McKay Reservoir Fishing near Pendleton, Oregon

McKay Reservoir is a reservoir located just 4.6 miles from Pendleton, in Umatilla County, in the state of Oregon, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, rainbow trout, perch, crappie, smallmouth bass, carp and largemouth bass here. Whether you’re spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to McKay Reservoir. Alternate names for this reservoir include Mackay Lake and McKay Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Oregon Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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