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I'm about eight miles from the reservior. I'll run over and check it out for you. The algea bloom has kept me away from the place. I used to run over there for a quick swim on hot days. With the algea bloom I now head to Lake Billy Chinook also about eight miles away. Just so you know BLM has changed the way the run the reservior. There is no more free camping and they charge to park for the day by the boat ramp area. Like Lizardman said Lake Simtustus is a great place to fish and a lot better scenery, but you do need a boat to seriously fish that piece of water. I'll report back to you in a few hours.......Hey i was wondering if anyone had any info on Haystack reservoir? Was going to be heading out that way this weekend and was wondering how the fishing has been. Been out there several times as a kid remember catching some nice trout. Also heard there was a big algea bloom this true?
I read that the algae is toxic, but you can still keep fish. I guess just don't swim or get the water near your mouth. (wash your hands). I always like fishing where the canal comes in and along the dam. It seems like the trout like the inflow of canal water and the bass like the structure of the dam. I usually fish cranks and spinners for the bass. It has been awhile since i have been there though. I have seen some monster bass and trout taken out of there, but I always manage small to medium fish. My cousin told me (he had been drinking) he ran the canal waterfall in a canoe! Stay healthy and safe out there.
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Thanks for the good info. With my little nephew im not sure ill be fishing the water if its toxic. You know how kids are that love water! can't keep them out of it. Me and my brother might fish it though. For some catch and release. Thanks again!
I went over and talked to the camp host at the reservior. He said the bass fishing was good, that they were using green jigs for them. He also said the cat fishing was good too. Bobber and worms was the way to go for the cats. The bloom is still on the lake but not as bad as before. Lots of bank fishing there. Another cool place for kids to see that is right close is Smith Rock. It's just south of there on hwy 97 and the Crooked River runs throught the park there. So if it gets slow there head over to Smith Rock for some fun. Have a great trip and don't drink the waterThanks Irishrover. Ya im looking for a lake with good bank fishing since i dont have a boat. And with the kids. Already have a camping spot be Haystack so was looking for something close. Thanks for taking your time to run out there and check it out for me. Thanks a bunch!