Trout fishing is best in the early morning but quickly slows down

Cooper Creek Reservoir - Sutherlin, OR (Douglas County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-27-2025
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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 high temperatures, trout move deeper during the day. Trout fishing is best in the early morning but quickly slows down. Fishing for bass and bluegill has been good.




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