Junction Reservoir

Junction Reservoir in Malheur County is a reservoir in Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

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

During a warm summer afternoon near a narrow cove beside useful cover, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During an overcast morning near the outside weed line near firm bottom, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a calm morning near a quiet corner before changing depth, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a short evening pass near a shallow shelf 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 an overcast morning near a narrow cove while the water is rising, 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.

Season by Season

During the first hour 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 quick scouting pass near a firm-bottom flat with a slow lure, 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 low-light period near a shaded bank under flat light, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful 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.