Ashland Creek Fishing

Ashland Creek Fishing

Visitors to Ashland notice one of the highlights of their visit can be a stroll through the famous and historical Lithia Park which is bisected by the lovely, bubbling, Ashland Creek.

The water source for Ashland fed from springs and snowmelt off of Mt. Ashland, few know it holds a healthy population of small, wild Cutthroat trout. Sometimes a keen eye can spot a few in the deeper pools throughout the park or from bridges overlooking the creek, but within the park, angling is prohibited.

Above the park a network of trails follow the creek on National Forest land and the creek is open to catch and release angling with artificial flies and lures. Because of its size, fly angling is the preferred method. A short rod and light line are best and a basic selection of attractor dries and nymphs should suffice, but the creek sees a lot of traffic from swimmers, dogs and hikers in the summer so stealth and good presentation are a must.

Above Reeder Reservoir the creek offers a more solitary experience and both forks of the creek can be accessed through a network of trails above Ashland, but bring a rod more for the experience than a day of hard fishing. Be sure to stay away from the reservoir as it is the drinking supply for Ashland and is patrolled.

Directions: From the central plaza, walk or drive up Granite Street along the park for 1.4 miles. You will pass a small reservoir (lower reservoir). Park in one of two designated parking areas just beyond the lower reservoir.

Ashland Creek

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