Sheep Mountain Reservoir

Sheep Mountain Reservoir is a reservoir in Harney County, Oregon.

Without a dependable size figure for Sheep Mountain Reservoir, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.

Fish and Baits

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

During a short evening pass near a shaded bank before changing areas, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a bright afternoon near a small drop with a moving bait, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During the first hour near a shallow shelf under flat light, 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 a clean gravel patch with a moving bait, 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 the outside weed line while the water is rising, 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 cool spring morning near the downwind side while the water is falling, 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 scattered wood in clear water, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, 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.