Harrison Reservoir

Harrison Reservoir in the north-central part of Jackson County is a reservoir in Oregon.

The recorded size of Harrison Reservoir is missing; fish one short bank carefully before deciding whether a wider search makes sense.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Harrison Reservoir include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, and Largemouth Bass.

During the final pass near a rocky edge where two features meet, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During a cold winter outing near the downwind side while the water is rising, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a slow shoreline pass near a clean gravel patch near firm bottom, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

How to Read the Water

During the last hour of daylight near the outside weed line with a moving bait, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

During a check of nearby water near a shaded bank with a slow lure, 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 check of nearby water near a small drop in clear water, 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 steady fall day near a creek-side turn close to shade, record the wind, water color, depth near the strongest cover, 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.