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Dionysus Reservoir

Dionysus Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Washington.

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Dionysus Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Washington and covers about 7.3 acres and holds roughly 27.5 acre-feet.

On a water as small as Dionysus Reservoir, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.

Fish and Baits

During a cool spring morning near the edge of deeper water in clear water, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

During a check of nearby water near a clean gravel patch close to shade, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

During a careful second pass near a shallow shelf before changing depth, Make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

While using one careful route near the first break near firm bottom, 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 slow shoreline pass near an open-water edge beside useful cover, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

During an overcast morning near a channel bend while the water is rising, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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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