Ellsworth Reservoir

Ellsworth Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Ellsworth Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Ellsworth Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Ellsworth Reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Ellsworth Reservoir

Fish reported from Ellsworth Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Ellsworth Reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Ellsworth Reservoir should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Ellsworth Reservoir bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Ellsworth Reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For Ellsworth Reservoir channel cats, place cut bait or a nightcrawler along the creek channel and give the bait time to work.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ellsworth Reservoir

Check the incoming-water end and the dam side before settling into a pattern, since they often fish like different lakes on Ellsworth Reservoir. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Ellsworth Reservoir that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Ellsworth Reservoir

Early spring on Ellsworth Reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Ellsworth Reservoir anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Ellsworth Reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.