Harris Reservoir is a reservoir in Idaho, near Blaine County.
Harris Reservoir in Blaine County is a reservoir in Idaho.
Without a dependable size figure for Harris Reservoir, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
On a short evening pass near a narrow cove where two features meet, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
On a warm summer afternoon near the mouth of a pocket before changing areas, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
On a calm morning near the first break away from empty shoreline, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
While using one pass beside the best cover near the mouth of a pocket in stained water, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
On a short evening pass near a shaded bank after warm rain, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
During the first pass near a shallow shelf with a slow lure, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.