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Gerber Reservoir

Lake fishing  Oregon · 06:41 - 16:54

Gerber Reservoir is a lake in Oregon. Most people come here for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
48°
Fri
81%
54°
Sat
84%
58°
Best day
Sun
83%
52°
Mon
77%
52°
Tue
84%
51°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
48°F
Air temp
30°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.16 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Dusk 15:39–17:39

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:12–09:12 Major period 19:12–21:12 Minor period 01:07–02:37 Minor period 13:48–15:18

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

03:00
30°
04:00
31°
05:00
31°
06:00
31°
07:00
31°
08:00
33°
09:00
35°
10:00
37°
11:00
39°
12:00
43°
13:00
44°
14:00
45°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
82%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
35%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 9 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
17%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.

Fishing permit

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

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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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More waters nearby

Arkansas Reservoir Oregon · 12.2 mi away Round Pond Oregon · 12.5 mi away Fivemile Reservoir Oregon · 15.7 mi away Hart Lake Oregon · 65.0 mi away Robinson Lake Oregon · 69.6 mi away Crater Lake Oregon · 72.4 mi away Captain Johnson Reservoir Nevada · 82.0 mi away Orphan Reservoir Nevada · 83.5 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Gerber Reservoir?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout 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?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Gerber Reservoir right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 84%.