Westside Reservoir

Westside Reservoir is a reservoir in the Northwest Hills region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Westside Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Westside Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Westside Reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Westside Reservoir

Fish reported from Westside Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Westside Reservoir largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Westside Reservoir should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Westside Reservoir bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Westside Reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Westside Reservoir pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Westside Reservoir

Choose a compact section and test it from shallow to deep on Westside Reservoir. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Westside Reservoir.

When to Fish Westside Reservoir

Spring at Westside Reservoir favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. Once summer heat settles over Westside Reservoir, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. Windblown points on Westside Reservoir become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.