Durhack No 5 Reservoir is a reservoir in San Juan County, Washington.
Durhack No 5 Reservoir is a reservoir in San Juan County, Washington and covers about 125 acres and holds roughly 125 acre-feet.
Durhack No 5 Reservoir can be broken down in a few passes: shallow cover, the first break, and the deepest useful water.
During a check of nearby water near the mouth of a pocket in stained water, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During the final pass near the downwind side after warm rain, 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.
During a methodical search near a shaded bank under flat light, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
While using a brief open-water pass near a clean gravel patch in clear water, 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.
During an overcast morning near a shaded bank with stable weather, 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 a slow shoreline pass near the downwind side under flat light, 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.