Weyerhaeuser Reservoir

Weyerhaeuser Reservoir is a reservoir in King County, Washington and covers about 57 acres and holds roughly 57 acre-feet.

During an overcast morning near a soft-to-hard bottom change before changing areas, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.

Fish and Baits

During the first pass near the edge of deeper water while the water is rising, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

During an overcast morning near a protected point beside useful cover, 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 the first hour near a clean gravel patch before changing areas, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.

Season by Season

While using one pass beside the best cover near a protected point where two features meet, early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a slow shoreline pass near a narrow cove after warm rain, 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 cold winter outing near the outside weed line before changing areas, record the wind, water color, depth that held fish, 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.