Fish Reports

Water levels are very low and fishing is poor. The reservoir will likely go dry in the coming months.

Fishing is still fair to good in the collection ditch for rainbow trout and tiger trout, with a few brown trout also being picked up. Fly anglers are reporting success with trout on nymphs like the copper john and gold-ribbed hare’s ear. With temperatures warming up through July, try switching to dry fly patterns. Small, flashy spinners like Panther Martins are the go-to for spin

Willow Creek Reservoir is extremely low with limited shoreline fishing available for anglers targeting crappie and catfish.

Surface water temps measuring 72 degrees. Rainbow trout, brown trout, wiper, channel catfish and bluegill have all been stocked this spring. With the warmer weather, trout action is tapering off by mid-morning. In the early morning, try to match the insects that trout are rising for. Experiment with nymphs under and indicator or switch to your favorite dry fly pattern. As the day warms, fish

Tonkin Reservoir is still accessible for float tube and kayak anglers but shoreline fishing will be very difficult with the dense aquatic vegetation around the shoreline. If anglers do visit Tonkin Reservoir they are encouraged to exercise care when fishing and handling fish due to the higher water temperatures. Special Regulations: Artificial lures only. Stream above reservoir is closed to fishing. Only boats without motors or

The fishing has slowed down on the lake. The anglers that are having the most success are going out early in the morning before sunrise to fish topwater for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass. Many smaller stripers in the 1- to 2-pound range are being caught. Trolling using a buck-tailed jig or swimbaits in a trout pattern has also been good to anglers looking for

Anglers have reported success catching largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass on the lake. To maximize your chance of success at catching some of these fish, try fishing off the topwater as early in the day as you can, or later at night. Anglers have reported success using reaction baits, crank baits, and flukes in a shad pattern. For any fishing done later in the middle

The striper bite has been reported to be slow below the Davis Dam, and most of the stripers caught have been smaller in size. Anglers have had some success using anchovies, but location is going to be the most important factor in catching a fish. Before sunrise, try fishing shallower water and go deeper as it gets warmer. Look for spots with shade, where stripers