Thurman Weaver Reservoir

Thurman Weaver Reservoir in the north-central part of Douglas County is a reservoir in Oregon.

Use the shape you can see at Thurman Weaver Reservoir: check the best cover, the first drop, and one open-water line before moving.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Thurman Weaver Reservoir include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Cutthroat Trout, and Largemouth Bass.

During a warm summer afternoon near the first break where two features meet, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During a low-light period near a shallow shelf with light wind, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a bright afternoon near a creek-side turn near firm bottom, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

How to Read the Water

During a quick scouting pass near the outside weed line after warm rain, 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 cool spring morning near the downwind side with light wind, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a bright afternoon near the outside weed line 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 the outside weed line where food is present, record the wind, water color, lure depth that worked, 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.