Fopiano Reservoir Fishing Guide, Wheeler County, Oregon

• Overview

  Fopiano Reservoir is listed under Wheeler County, Oregon. The country here is mixed woodland. It measures about 30 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Prineville lies 48 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Tri-Cities, 120 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Fopiano Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records held for Wheeler County cover smallmouth bass, bridgelip sucker and rainbow trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Fopiano Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 61°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Fopiano Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Blann Meadow Reservoir is 2.2 miles distant. Nothing on Fopiano Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.