Rock Pit Reservoir

Rock Pit Reservoir is a reservoir in Grant County, Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

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

During the first pass near a shaded bank where food is present, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During the start of a weather change near the outside weed line where food is present, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During the first hour near a narrow cove 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 bright afternoon near a soft-to-hard bottom change near firm bottom, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.

Season by Season

During a low-light period near the downwind side in stained water, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a bright afternoon near a windblown shore before changing depth, 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 small drop after warm rain, record the wind, water color, depth along the best drop, 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.