G P Reservoir, Oregon: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Polk County in Oregon is where G P Reservoir sits. It sits at 200 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. For a base, Albany sits 6.7 miles out. Then Millersburg, 6.9 miles, and Jefferson, 9.1 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. Most people fish the same few areas, which leaves the rest quiet.

• Where to Fish on G P Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Polk County: bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and largescale sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On G P Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 66°F on average, December about 40°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on G P Reservoir. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Flickinger Reservoir, 2.4 miles out. The position on G P Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.