Keene Reservoir is a reservoir in Oregon, near Yamhill County.
Keene Reservoir is a reservoir in Yamhill County, Oregon.
Without a dependable size figure for Keene Reservoir, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Fish listed for Keene Reservoir include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, and Largemouth Bass.
During a return to the best bank near a creek-side turn before changing depth, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.
During a low-light period near the edge of deeper water while the water is rising, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.
During the first hour near the first break while the water is rising, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.
During a warm summer afternoon near a shaded bank in stained water, 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.
During a return to the best bank near a narrow cove before changing depth, Early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
During a quick scouting pass near a shaded bank after warm rain, 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 a shallow shelf where food is present, record the wind, water color, depth along the active edge, 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.