Fishing for bass and bluegill is good

Cooper Creek Reservoir - Sutherlin, OR (Douglas County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-16-2025
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The reservoir was stocked with 2,500 larger-size rainbow trout in early February, and three more times since then. With dirty water try using flashing lures and bait with scent. As the water gets warmer, try fishing for trout around the aerators. Fishing for bass and bluegill has been good. 




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