New Waterhole is a reservoir in Oregon, near Lake County.
New Waterhole is a reservoir in Lake County, Oregon.
No reliable acreage is listed for New Waterhole, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
During the start of a weather change near a shaded bank near firm bottom, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a methodical search near the edge of deeper water with light wind, 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 cold winter outing near the outside weed line near visible bait, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
During a cool spring morning near the edge of deeper water beside useful cover, spring fishing starts with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
During a calm morning near a shallow shelf with light wind, 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 where food is present, record the wind, water color, depth that held fish, 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.