Well, hey there! You wanna know ’bout fishin’ in that Dexter place, huh? Dexter Reservoir, they call it. Alright, I’ll tell ya what I know. It ain’t fancy, mind you, just plain talk from an old gal who’s seen a thing or two.
Fishin’ at Dexter Reservoir: What You Need to Know
First off, Dexter Reservoir, it’s near Lowell. You can see it from that big road, Highway 58. Easy to find, even for a city slicker. Lots of places to get to the water, too. Parks and stuff. You can go in a boat, or just stand on the bank. They even got a place, a causeway they call it, near the bridge. Park your car and just walk on down. It ain’t complicated.
Now, what kinda fish you gonna catch? Well, they got them rainbow trouts, the kind they put in the water. And some little chinook salmon, not the big ones, mind you. Bass, both largemouth and smallmouth, them’s fun to catch. Oh, and them bullhead catfish, they’re ugly but they taste alright fried up. And some crappie too, them little white fellers.
- Rainbow trout (hatchery)
- Small Chinook salmon
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Brown bullhead catfish
- White crappie
Folks say that Molalla River, nearby, is good for fishin’ too. They got them bigger salmon there sometimes, and some steelhead. But we’re talkin’ ’bout Dexter, ain’t we? So let’s stick to that.
Best Time to Go and What to Expect
When’s the best time to go? Well, that’s a good question. Fishin’ reports, they say folks go all year round. But I reckon spring and fall are the best. Summer’s okay, but you gotta watch out for them water-skiers. They come zoomin’ around, scarin’ all the fish and makin’ a big ruckus. One fella I know, he was fishin’ just fine, catchin’ a few, then them water-skiers showed up, and that was the end of that.
Some folks say the east end of the lake is good. I heard tell of a fella catchin’ some pike minnows over there. Not good eatin’, them pike minnows, but good for bait, I suppose. He also got a couple of nice bass, so that’s somethin’. But watch out for that algae, that green stuff in the water. Sometimes it gets all clumpy, and the fish don’t like it much. Neither do I, for that matter.
They got a lotta folks goin’ boatin’ there, not just fishin’. Sailin’ and rowin’ too. It’s a big place, that Dexter, a thousand acres they say. So there’s room for everyone, I guess. Even them pesky water-skiers. There’s a place, a center, somethin’ to do with a covered bridge. I ain’t been there myself, but it looks nice in the pictures. Crowned they call it. Fancy words for a plain place, if you ask me.
Tips for a Good Day of Fishin’
Now, if you wanna catch some fish, you gotta be smart about it. Use the right bait, the right hook. And be patient. Fishin’ ain’t like goin’ to the store, you can’t just expect to get what you want right away. You gotta wait, you gotta be quiet, and you gotta be lucky. And don’t forget your fishin’ license! Them game wardens, they don’t mess around. They’ll fine you good if you ain’t got the right papers.
Final Thoughts
So, that’s the lowdown on Dexter Reservoir fishin’. It ain’t the fanciest place, and it ain’t always easy, but it’s a good place to spend a day. Fresh air, sunshine, and maybe, just maybe, a fish or two for supper. Can’t ask for much more than that, can ya?
Now go on, get out there and wet a line! And don’t forget your sunscreen. Nothin’ worse than gettin’ burnt like a lobster.
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