Fishing at Guidottie Reservoir, Jackson County, Oregon

• Overview

  Guidottie Reservoir is a Jackson County water, in Oregon. Elevation runs to 2,293 feet. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is a small entry by Jackson County standards. Ashland at 14 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Eugene, 119 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Guidottie Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Jackson County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, black crappie, largemouth bass and brown bullhead. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Guidottie Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 67°F and December about 36°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Guidottie Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Gardener Reservoir, 5.1 miles away. What applies at Guidottie Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.