The Potholes is a lake in Oregon, near Grant County.
The Potholes is a lake in Grant County, Oregon.
Without a dependable size figure for The Potholes, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Fish listed for The Potholes include Redside Shiner, and Rainbow Trout.
During the first hour near a small drop while the water is falling, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.
During a methodical search near a rocky edge where food is present, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
During the start of a weather change near a small drop before changing depth, 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.
During a short evening pass near scattered wood with a slow lure, 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 short evening pass near a narrow cove in stained water, record the wind, water color, depth near the strongest 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.