Lower Basin Draw Reservoir

Lower Basin Draw Reservoir is a reservoir in Lake County, Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Lower Basin Draw Reservoir include Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Tui Chub.

During the last hour of daylight near a narrow cove while the water is falling, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a short evening pass near a quiet corner in clear water, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a calm morning near scattered wood 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 the outside weed line while the water is falling, 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 a calm morning near the downwind side in stained water, 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 the edge of deeper water with a moving bait, 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 careful second pass near the mouth of a pocket 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.