Sparks Reservoir is a reservoir in Deschutes County, Oregon.
Sparks Reservoir is a reservoir in Deschutes County, Oregon and holds roughly 55 acre-feet.
No reliable acreage is listed for Sparks Reservoir, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
Fish listed for Sparks Reservoir include Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
During a low-light period near the mouth of a pocket near visible bait, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.
During the last hour of daylight near a shaded bank with a slow lure, 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.
During a quick scouting pass near a rocky edge near firm bottom, 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.
During the start of a weather change near a channel bend before changing areas, 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 start of a weather change near a small drop away from empty shoreline, record the wind, water color, depth where fish bit, 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.