Turner Reservoir

Turner Reservoir in Morrow County is a reservoir in Oregon.

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

Fish and Baits

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

During a slow shoreline pass near a soft-to-hard bottom change with light wind, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a low-light period near a small drop in stained water, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a check of nearby water near an open-water edge beside useful cover, 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 firm-bottom flat with a slow lure, 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.

Season by Season

During a steady fall day near an open-water edge before changing depth, 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 low-light period near a shallow shelf beside useful cover, 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 methodical search near a shaded bank where food is present, record the wind, water color, depth where the bait 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.