| Haystack Reservoir area encompasses 271 acres of land and 233 acres of water surface, with 5 miles of shoreline. Available species of fish in the reservoir include largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, kokanee, brown trout, and brown bullhead. Haystack Dam and reservoir are features of the Deschutes Project. From April to October, the reservoir is used to store and regulate delivery of irrigation water to users in the North Unit Irrigation District. Water is present all year long but may be iced over in cold winters. A viewing and fishing platform over the water is located on the northwest side near the dam. Willow thickets are present on the southeast side. Rock cliffs form the north shoreline, but that area is accessible only by boat or on foot. The expanse of water attracts waterfowl such as common loon, horned grebe, red-necked grebe, and eared grebe during migration. Other rare species that have been reported seen are trumpeter swan, surf scoter, black-necked stilt, sanderling, bald eagle, osprey, and eastern kingbird. The spring breeding season in April through May produces nature's own concert from Pacific chorus frog. If guests have fun in recognizing other frog or toad calls as well, listen after dark for Great Basin spadefoot. |
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