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Gerber Reservoir

Lake fishing  Oregon · 06:44 - 19:14

Gerber Reservoir is a lake in Oregon. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
66°
Thu
81%
63°
Fri
76%
68°
Sat
76%
73°
Sun
84%
76°
Best day
Mon
76%
78°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
65°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Day 07:59–17:59 Dusk 17:59–19:59

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:14–17:14 Major period 03:14–05:14 Minor period 10:47–12:17 Minor period 20:11–21:41

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

12:00
65°
13:00
66°
14:00
68°
15:00
69°
16:00
68°
17:00
67°
18:00
65°
19:00
59°
20:00
55°
21:00
53°
22:00
52°
23:00
48°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
54%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
46%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Gerber Reservoir is an irrigation impoundment created by Gerber Dam. It is located in southern Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The reservoir covers 3,815 acres (1,544 ha). The dam and reservoir are named in honor of Louis C. Gerber, an early pioneer who owned much of the land flooded by the reservoir. Today, the reservoir and surrounding property is owned by the United States Government. It is administered by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management. Gerber Reservoir is a popular outdoor recreation site with two campgrounds along its west shore.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Gerber Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Gerber Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Gerber Reservoir?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Gerber Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 16%.