Powell Reservoir

Powell Reservoir is a reservoir in Sherman County, Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

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

During the last hour of daylight near a small drop in clear water, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a cool spring morning near a channel bend while the water is falling, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a bright afternoon near the downwind side after a cold night, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During a cold winter outing near the downwind side after warm rain, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

During a cool spring morning near a rocky edge close to shade, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a check of nearby water near a clean gravel patch beside useful cover, 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 warm summer afternoon near a protected point before changing depth, record the wind, water color, depth of the working lure, 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.