Morganza Reservoir

Morganza 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 Morganza Reservoir, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Morganza Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Morganza 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 Morganza Reservoir

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Morganza Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Morganza Reservoir respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Morganza Reservoir for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Morganza Reservoir.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Channel catfish in Morganza Reservoir take cut bait, nightcrawlers and prepared bait on a slip-sinker rig.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Morganza Reservoir

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

When to Fish Morganza Reservoir

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