Oro Blanco Reservoir Fishing Guide, Santa Cruz County, Arizona

• Overview

  Set in Santa Cruz County, Oro Blanco Reservoir is an Arizona water. The setting is warm green lowland on every side. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Santa Cruz County. For a base, Tubac sits 16 miles out. For a city, Tucson is 55 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Oro Blanco Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include channel catfish, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Oro Blanco Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 79°F, with January the cold end at about 49°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Oro Blanco Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Arivaca Lake is 3 miles off. Rules at Oro Blanco Reservoir are worth checking on the day.