Malheur County · reservoir · 1 acres · seasonal
Optimism Reservoir
Optimism Reservoir is a reservoir in Malheur County, Oregon. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
95°
65°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
69°
18 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
87°
61°
19 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Dubious Reservoir0.8 mi
- Doubtful Reservoir1.5 mi
- Seldom Reservoir1.8 mi
- Desperation Reservoir2.5 mi
- Hawkins Basin Reservoir2.6 mi
- South Drummond Basin Reservoir2.4 mi
- Drummond Basin Reservoir3.2 mi
- Overtime Reservoir2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Optimism Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Optimism Reservoir?+
Yes — Oregon requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Optimism Reservoir?+
Optimism Reservoir is a reservoir in Malheur County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.