Watson Upper Reservoir is a reservoir in Elmore County, Idaho.
Watson Upper Reservoir is a reservoir in Elmore County, Idaho and covers about 24 acres and holds roughly 70 acre-feet.
On a water as small as Watson Upper Reservoir, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
On a short evening pass near an open-water edge before changing areas, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
On a check of nearby water near a firm-bottom flat under flat light, 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 short evening pass near the downwind side near firm bottom, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.
While using one check of the nearest drop near a creek-side turn with stable weather, 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 quick scouting pass near the mouth of a pocket close to shade, 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.
On a bright afternoon near a small drop in stained water, 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.