Johns Waterhole is a reservoir in Oregon, near Klamath County.
Johns Waterhole is a reservoir in Klamath County, Oregon.
Use the shape you can see at Johns Waterhole: check the best cover, the first drop, and one open-water line before moving.
During the first hour near the mouth of a pocket near firm bottom, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a short evening pass near the edge of deeper water near firm bottom, 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 low-light period near a quiet corner where two features meet, 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.
During a calm morning near a narrow cove 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.
During a bright afternoon near a narrow cove 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 an overcast morning near the edge of deeper water in stained water, record the wind, water color, depth where fish were holding, 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.