Stocking: The lake was stocked with 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout last week. The LAST stocking of 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout is the week of April 27th. Catfish Opener is Memorial Day weekend where 1,500 pounds of catfish from Alpine Fishery will be stocked.

What’s the Catch? As the trout season winds down, the bite is still holding on for those willing to adjust their approach. Trout action has slowed compared to peak stocking months, but quality fish are still being caught, especially during the early morning hours and just before sunset. With surface water temperatures warming, trout are moving deeper—typically holding in 20–40 feet of water. Boaters are having the most success targeting deeper zones near the buoy lines and along steep drop-offs. PowerBait (pink and yellow varieties), inflated nightcrawlers, and small spoons or spinners continue to produce. With the warming water, catfish, and panfish activity is on the rise. 

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Conditions: The temperature in the water column is stratified with the surface temps reading  70.2 degrees to 64.2 at the 40 foot depth. The dissolved oxygen content is highest between 30-40 feet. Expect trout to be suspended at these depths. The lake level will drop approximately four feet in the next couple of weeks. Be aware of changing shorelines if you’re boating. The sun is rising at 6:17 a.m. and setting at 7:19 p.m.