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Gerber Reservoir

Lake fishing  Oregon · 05:57 - 20:24

Gerber Reservoir is a lake in Oregon. Anglers here fish mainly for Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Channel Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
83°
Best day
Mon
74%
85°
Tue
74%
91°
Wed
74%
92°
Thu
74%
93°
Fri
74%
93°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
67°F
Wind
2 mph
Pressure
30.09 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
79.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 19:09–21:09 Night 21:09–05:12

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:18–04:18 Major period 14:18–16:18 Minor period 20:50–22:20 Minor period 08:17–09:47

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

08:00
67°
09:00
71°
10:00
74°
11:00
77°
12:00
80°
13:00
82°
14:00
84°
15:00
85°
16:00
85°
17:00
84°
18:00
82°
19:00
77°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
43%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye and Muskellunge.

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural scent bait, scent over colour for channel catfish.
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:

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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?

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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?

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Gerber Reservoir right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 26%.