Gerber Reservoir Fishing
A 3,811-acre Oregon reservoir in Klamath County.
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Gerber Reservoir summed up before you drive
Roughly 3,811 acres of reservoir water carry the name Gerber Reservoir in Klamath County. Bureau of Land Management manage the launch sites OSMB maps here. Altamont sits roughly 32 miles from the lake point.
There are 3 open launch sites in the OSMB layer for this water.
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026.; launch managers from the Oregon State Marine Board launch layer; Census 2023 places.
The species list for Gerber Reservoir
The ODFW habitat layers place these species in Gerber Reservoir; they say nothing about how well they bite.
Mapped use of Gerber Reservoir by fish
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Klamath largescale sucker | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Redband trout | forage migrate overwinter | native local | IndivProfOpinion |
| Shortnose sucker | rearing | native local | DocObsFish |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native local | UndocObsFish |
| White crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Yellow perch | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
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- Barnes Valley boat ramp on Gerber Reservoir1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Bureau of Land Management
- North Gerber Campground boat ramp2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Bureau of Land Management
- South Gerber Campground boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Bureau of Land Management
When the launch at Gerber Reservoir is busy
- Round Valley AccessRound Valley Reservoir, 5 miles south
- Midway launchMidway Reservoir, 6 miles southeast
- Bumphead Reservoir launchBumphead Reservoir, 10 miles south
- Willow Valley RampWillow Valley Reservoir, 13 miles south
- Holbrook Reservoir Campground boat rampHolbrook Reservoir, 14 miles east
- Big Swamp Reservoir launchBig Swamp Reservoir, 14 miles east
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Keepers allowed out of Gerber Reservoir
ODFW prints no exception for Gerber Reservoir; the rows below are the Southeast Zone ones that apply to most listed waters in Klamath County, so verify the drainage.
| Species | Daily limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open all year, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | see the ODFW booklet | Closed to angling for salmon and steelhead. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. No limit in the southwest corner of the Southeast Zone. Streams: No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, and Yellow Perch | No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Whitefish, Sucker, Northern Pikeminnow, Carp, Chub, Sculpin, and other. | No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Southeast Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
Record fish tied to Gerber Reservoir
| Species | Weight | Water as printed | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie, White | 4 lb 12 oz | Gerber Reservoir | Jim Duckett | 1967 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026.
Gerber Reservoir compared with nearby lakes
The biggest neighbour in this table is Round Valley Reservoir, near 310 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Reservoir | 3,811 | reservoir | 3 | 0 | |
| Round Valley Reservoir | 5 miles south | 310 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Dog Hollow Reservoir | 6 miles south | 45 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Midway Reservoir | 6 miles southeast | 5 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Upper Midway Reservoir | 7 miles southeast | 50 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Bumphead Reservoir | 10 miles south | 42 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Neighbours of Gerber Reservoir worth a look
Lakes in the same part of Oregon as Gerber Reservoir
- Round Valley Reservoir5 miles south
- Dog Hollow Reservoir6 miles south
- Midway Reservoir6 miles southeast
- Upper Midway Reservoir7 miles southeast
- Bumphead Reservoir10 miles south
Where to buy bait on the way to Gerber Reservoir
- Cascade Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Klamath Falls
- Lakeshore Landingbait and tackle shop, Klamath Falls
- Parker's Rod & Gunbait and tackle shop, Klamath Falls
- Sportsman's Warehouse Klamath Fallssporting goods store, Klamath Falls
- Bi-Mart (Klamath Falls)sporting goods store, Klamath Falls
Base towns for a trip to Gerber Reservoir
- Altamont32 miles
- Klamath Falls35 miles
- Lakeview38 miles
Which Oregon counties Gerber Reservoir reaches
- Klamath Countyseat: Klamath Falls
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Shorelines and riffles near Gerber Reservoir, photographed
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Sheila Sund, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, CC BY 2.0
Questions Oregon anglers bring to Gerber Reservoir
Which counties touch Gerber Reservoir?
Search Klamath County, about 32 miles from Altamont on the map.
What acreage does BLM map for Gerber Reservoir?
The BLM outline measures about 3,811 acres.
Which launch is a good start on Gerber Reservoir?
Use Barnes Valley boat ramp on Gerber Reservoir or another of 3 launch sites.
Is there trout in Gerber Reservoir?
The list starts with black crappie, brown bullhead, klamath largescale sucker, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, shortnose sucker and tui chub.
What are the ODFW bag limits at Gerber Reservoir?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
Which Oregon license do I need for Gerber Reservoir?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Where do Oregon bank anglers set up on Gerber Reservoir?
The shore inventory has no site here.
Which Oregon shop is handy for Gerber Reservoir?
Cascade Outdoors in the same county, heads our shop list.
Has Gerber Reservoir produced an Oregon record?
Crappie, White, 4 lb 12 oz, by Jim Duckett (1967).
Put Gerber Reservoir on the spring list
Fees, tags and zone limits sit together on one page.