Open to Shoreline Fishing and Trail Access Only
Nestled in the sandstone-rimmed bluffs and Gamble Oak valleys of northeastern Douglas County, Rueter-Hess Reservoir beckons history buffs, day hikers, water-sport enthusiasts, and local anthropologists alike.
With that in mind, we recommend booking a reservation and signing up for email updates.
Rueter-Hess Reservoir is open for water recreation Mid-Spring thru October
All watercraft will be subject to ANS inspections and should be clean and dry.
Rules and regulations for fishing include:
- No live or scented bait
- Catch and release only
- Single pole fishing only (regardless of stamp)
- Only single barbless hooks are allowed
- Artificial flies & lures only
- All tackle boxes and fishing licenses will be checked