Hickey Waterhole is a reservoir in Oregon, near Lake County.
Hickey Waterhole is a reservoir in Lake County, Oregon.
No reliable acreage is listed for Hickey Waterhole, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
During a cold winter outing near the mouth of a pocket where food is present, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a cold winter outing near a rocky edge in clear water, 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 calm morning near a channel bend near visible 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.
During the start of a weather change near a channel bend with stable weather, 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 bright afternoon near the outside weed line where two features meet, 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 the first hour near a quiet corner while the water is rising, 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.