Bend Reservoir

Bend Reservoir is a reservoir in Harney County, Oregon.

No reliable acreage is listed for Bend Reservoir, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Bend Reservoir include Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Tui Chub.

During a bright afternoon near a windblown shore with a moving bait, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a cold winter outing near a clean gravel patch after a cold night, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During an overcast morning near the mouth of a pocket under flat light, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During an overcast morning near a narrow cove with stable weather, 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.

Season by Season

During the first hour near a windblown shore near visible bait, Early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During the final pass near a firm-bottom flat while the water is rising, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.

During a calm morning near a clean gravel patch near visible bait, record the wind, water color, depth where fish bit, 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.