Boundary Reservoir

Boundary Reservoir in the north-central part of Crook County is a reservoir in Oregon.

During the final pass near a windblown shore before changing areas, the recorded size of Boundary Reservoir is missing; fish one short bank carefully before deciding whether a wider search makes sense.

Fish and Baits

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

During a calm morning near the downwind side beside useful cover, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a slow shoreline pass near a narrow cove close to shade, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a low-light period near a channel bend close to shade, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During a low-light period near the downwind side near firm bottom, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.

Season by Season

During a low-light period near a windblown shore in clear 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a return to the best bank near a soft-to-hard bottom change after a cold night, 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 cold winter outing near a rocky edge before changing areas, record the wind, water color, depth that produced twice, 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.