Furnace Waterhole is a reservoir in Oregon, near Crook County.
Furnace Waterhole is a reservoir in Crook County, Oregon.
Without a dependable size figure for Furnace Waterhole, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
During a check of nearby water near a shallow shelf while the water is falling, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During an overcast morning near a shallow shelf after warm rain, 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.
During a warm summer afternoon near a creek-side turn while the water is falling, 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.
During a short evening pass near a narrow cove under flat light, 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.
During a cool spring morning near a protected point while the water is falling, 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 a return to the best bank near a firm-bottom flat where two features meet, record the wind, water color, depth along the active edge, 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.