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Griffith Spring Reservoir

Griffith Spring Reservoir is a reservoir in Oregon, near Harney County.

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Fish species in Griffith Spring Reservoir

Griffith Spring Reservoir is a reservoir in Harney County, Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Griffith Spring Reservoir include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Redside Shiner, and Rainbow Trout.

During a cold winter outing near a shallow shelf with stable weather, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During a steady fall day near a windblown shore near visible bait, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a warm summer afternoon near a quiet corner with a slow lure, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During the first pass near a firm-bottom flat near firm bottom, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During a careful second pass near the downwind side where two features meet, 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 bright afternoon near a channel bend where food is present, 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 the first pass near the downwind side 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 quiet corner with stable weather, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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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