Timberlakes Reservoir is a reservoir in Mason County, Washington.
Timberlakes Reservoir is a reservoir in Mason County, Washington and covers about 15.2 acres and holds roughly 828 acre-feet.
On a water as small as Timberlakes Reservoir, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
During a steady fall day near a soft-to-hard bottom change near firm bottom, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During a slow shoreline pass near the downwind side with a slow lure, 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 careful second pass near a channel bend beside useful cover, 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.
While using a small search around the first point near the outside weed line with a moving bait, 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 bright afternoon near a small drop 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 quick scouting pass near a firm-bottom flat away from empty shoreline, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, 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.