Sawmill Number Two Reservoir

Sawmill Number Two Reservoir is a reservoir in Harney County, Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

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

During a steady fall day near a narrow cove while the water is rising, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a careful second pass near a channel bend before changing depth, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a short evening pass near scattered wood while the water is rising, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During the final pass near a clean gravel patch beside useful cover, 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 an overcast morning near a windblown shore where two features meet, 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 methodical search near scattered wood close to shade, 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 the first pass near a creek-side turn close to shade, record the wind, water color, depth of the best pass, 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.