Still Water

Still Waters 6-08-09

Not much change from the great fishing conditions we gave in our report a few days ago.  Look for more blue gill activity in such as LaMont and Johnson reservoirs as we move into June.  And don’t forget that damselflies emerge earlier in southeast Idaho still waters than those waters at higher elevation such as Henry’s Lake.

Still Waters 6-04-09

With Henry’s Lake slowing down it is a gift to have these places with great fishing ongoing.   Chesterfield, Daniels, Hawkins and Twenty-Four Mile have been offering very good fishing for quite some time.  On all these concentrate efforts around shallows, such as the upper end, around the trees, and along the east shoreline at Daniels.  Try the coves and around willows and tules on Chesterfield, and the upper end bays and drop-offs at Hawkins.  Use damselfly nymph patterns, small leech patterns and midge pupa under an indicator (experiment to find taking depth).  Twin Lakes bluegills remain active.  Use bluegill candy, foam spiders, midge pupa, and small clousers.  Weston Reservoir has been producing nice trout and some perch  over by the cliffs, but remember float tubes only here. Treasureton Res. is still recovering from the fish kill two winters ago.  Springfield seems to be the slow one of the bunch, but early and late day midge pupa at taking depth will bring some action.

Still Water 5-28-09

Twin Lakes bluegills are getting quite active, but if crowds of anglers and others show up, try Lamont or Johnson reservoirs.  Bluegills in these are waking up, too.   Trout fishing in other reservoirs is approaching best conditions.   Chesterfield offers best fishing near the dam where efforts around coves, shallows and willows bring action for those presenting small, dark leech patterns and damselfly nymph imitations.  Most of lower reservoir has clear water.  Fish the shallows in Daniels and Hawkins with dark colored leeches and damselfly nymph patterns.  Fish in springfield Res. seem to respond best to midge pupa patterns. Try red zebra midges, black pupa patterns, and experiment to find taking depth.

Still Water 5-25-09

Big news here is that Twin Lakes bluegills are beginning to respond to flies presented around willows and in shallows. Other than that, Daniels, Hawkins and Springfield reservoirs continue to produce for those presenting leech patterns deep and midge pupa under strike indicators.  Try the transition waters between shallows and drop-offs.  Chesterfield remains a bit spotty with some good and slow reports coming in. Twenty-Four Mile is beginning to produce for those using small leech patterns.   On all of these try placing a leech pattern 6-10 feet underneath a strike indicator and slowly drift with the wind. This seems to be a good technique for fish in deeper water.

Still Waters 5-21-09

Most of these will be destinations for week-enders on the “unofficial opening of summer”.  Daniels and Hawkins reservoirs remain the best fishing with Chesterfield Reservoir improving.  Use patterns that we have recently recommended for all of these. Same for Springfield Reservoir.  We have a few reports on Twenty-four Mile Reservoir now. Leech and damselfly nymph patterns are working there.

Still Water 5-18-09

Good news here is that the ice appears to be leaving Henry’s Lake.  That means it should be ready for fishing this upcoming weekend.  In southeast Idaho, Daniels and Hawkins reservoirs remain the stars of the show.  Water is clear in both with shallows and bays the best locations for action on leech and woolly bugger and midge pupa patterns.  The few folks we have talked to about fishing Chesterfield Reservoir say fishing is good  on leech patterns presented around coves and bays.  Springfield is producing for those using midge patterns, especially red zebra and other midge emerger patterns.  Ice is off both Devil Creek and Deep Creek reservoirs, and they are producing for those presenting small leech patterns.  If you are looking for bass, try American Falls Reservoir at Sportsman’s Park.

Still Waters 5-14-09

Right now  these are providing the best fishing in the region.   Chesterfield Res. is waking up.  We have reports of folks doing well along the south shoreline coves above the dam.  Leeches, prince nymphs, and midge pupa are beginning to bring action.  Daniels and Hawkins reservoirs are still producing well with flies described in the last few reports.  Springfield Res. is fishing best with midge pupa. Experiment to find the depths at which fish are feeding.   If the ” pupa below an indicator technique” does not produce, try putting one on an intermediate line, then troll it at VERY SLOW speed.

Has anyone tried the Harriman fsih Pond?

Still Water 5-07-09

Carp Classic V will take place on the Blackfoot Reservoir May 15th and 16th.  Three person teams will compete with prizes, raffles and give-aways.  Roads to the reservoir are open, and the carp are waiting!  This event is more than a tournament: it is a fund raiser for the Eric Gagel Family College Fund. To enter or for more info on this event, contact Brooks Montgomery–208-756-3303 or [email protected].

Still Waters 5-04-09

Daniels Reservoir has cleared and is fishing well for those using midge pupa patterns.  Same applies to Hawkins Reservoir.  The Dairy Creek Road from Hawkins  Res. to Daniels Res. is open.  Springfield Reservoir offers fair fishing for those using midge pupa patterns. Experiment to find the taking depth.  Chesterfield appears to have turned over last week, but remains somwhat discolored near the Toponce Creek diversion inlet.  Small leech patterns bring some action.