Morris Reservoir near Glendora: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Morris Reservoir is one of the Los Angeles County listings for California. It sits at 1,175 feet above sea level. At some 294 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. At about 4.6 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It is among the larger waters listed here for Los Angeles County. Glendora at 3.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is West Covina, an 8.7 miles drive. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Morris Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name rainbow trout, santa ana sucker, green sunfish and common carp. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Morris Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 74°F at the top of summer and 51°F at the bottom of winter. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Morris Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, San Gabriel Reservoir is 3 miles off. Confirm before you fish Morris Reservoir.