The Reservoir is located 15 miles east of Salem, and 2 miles east of Silverton. This 65 acre reservoir features a boat ramp, ADA-accessible fishing pier, and a picnic area.
From Salem, travel east along OR-213 N to downtown Silverton, approximately 16 miles. Turn left onto Main St, then right onto OR-214 S/south Water St, approximately 0.1 miles. Continue along OR-214 for 2.3 miles, then turn right onto Silver Lake Dr, NE. The parking lot is another 0.3 miles down this road.
Fishing
The reservoir is heavily stocked with rainbow trout and the occasional steelhead in the spring and early summer. Largemouth bass and catfish can also be targeted.
Fly Fishing Techniques
Fishing with wooly buggers on full sinking lines work best here. Fish depth may require up to a Type 3 full sink.
Silver Creek is a local trip for the fly club, which we time for after one of the first plantings of rainbow trout for the year. There is a charge for parking, and the machine will only accept a card. The lot is very small, so most people try to arrive early before many people arrive, but after the gate has been unlocked. Gate hours are seasonal.