Werner Reservoir Fishing Guide, Josephine County, Oregon

• Overview

  Werner Reservoir lies in Josephine County, in Oregon. Land around it is oak and grass. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is among the larger waters listed here for Josephine County. Merlin lies 1.2 miles from the water. Then Redwood, 5.6 miles, and Grants Pass, 6.1 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Werner Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Josephine County include rainbow trout, klamath smallscale sucker and bluegill. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Werner Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 40°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Werner Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. 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. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Wee Bonnie Loch Glen Reservoir, 6 miles out. Treat access at Werner Reservoir as something to verify.