Dog River North Reservoir

Dog River North Reservoir is a reservoir in Wasco County, Oregon and holds roughly 48.4 acre-feet.

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

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Dog River North Reservoir include Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

During a bright afternoon near a protected point 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 the first hour near a creek-side turn before changing areas, 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 a low-light period near a soft-to-hard bottom change with a slow lure, 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 a low-light period near an open-water edge where food is present, 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 the start of a weather change near the downwind side with light wind, record the wind, water color, water depth at the strike, 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.