Kyte Reservoir is a reservoir in Thurston County, Washington.
Kyte Reservoir is a reservoir in Thurston County, Washington and covers about 17 acres and holds roughly 17 acre-feet.
The small size of Kyte Reservoir makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
During a bright afternoon near the mouth of a pocket before changing depth, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a cold winter outing near a small drop away from empty shoreline, 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 an overcast morning near a windblown shore under flat light, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.
While using a point-to-pocket comparison near a shaded bank with stable weather, spring fishing starts with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
During a quick scouting pass near a rocky edge while the water is falling, 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 short evening pass near the outside weed line close to shade, record the wind, water color, depth that produced twice, 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.