09-30-2008, 11:10 AM
This report highlights a few of the best places to fish, what anglers are using and what they are catching. The information is compiled from regional Fish and Game fishery managers, local tackle shops and anglers. Other general regional information is available below.
Anderson Ranch Reservoir: Kokanee are staging near the mouth of the South Fork Boise River. They are beginning to turn red in preparation for the spawning run which typically starts mid August. Water levels are dropping quickly however Curlew Boat Ramp is open. Anglers are still catching kokanee however most are between 7-9 inches long.
Big Wood River: Fishing remains good on the Big Wood River especially early morning until noon and late evening until dark. Lots of fish being caught although catching the larger fish has become more work now that the flows have dropped and they have been subjected to a lot of fishing pressure. The best time may be late evening near dark as we're having good Caddis hatches at this time. Local fly shops can get visiting anglers headed in the right direction with appropriate flies and tactical advice.
The side tributaries to the Big Wood River are fishing well as are the local ponds. Most receive stocked fish every two weeks.
Carey Lake: Anglers report catching 5-6 inch yellow perch at high rates, but fishing has generally slowed due to lack of open water. Heavy vegetation growth makes fishing difficult except in a few locations, but may still be worth a trip for the family if you can find some open water.
Lake Cleveland: No recent fishing reports.
Little Camas Reservoir: The reservoir will be dry or nearly dry by late summer, and fish in the reservoir will have a high likelihood of dying as water levels drop so it will be opened to salvage of fish.
Daily bag, possession and size limits will be removed on Little Camas Reservoir, beginning August 20 and ending November 30.
Licensed anglers may take the fish by any method except firearms, explosives, chemicals or electric current. After November 30, standard fishing methods, bag limits and possession limits will be re-instated. For more information, call 208-324-4359.
Little Wood Reservoir: Water level is dropping fast due to irrigation. Boat ramp is still available but there is no dock for use. Fishing has been slow with some trout still being caught from shore.
Magic Reservoir: Water levels are dropping fast. Irrigators report flow through the dam will stop between September 3rd -5th and the reservoir will be at an extremely low storage levels. A salvage order will be considered at that time for the Richfield Canal.
Fishing still poor at Mormon Reservoir with water temps rising and algae blooming.
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir: Trout fishing has slowed. Algae load has increased but does not seem as heavy as this time last year. Walleye are still being caught; however, most anglers report catching a larger number of smaller walleye.
Silver Creek: Terrestrial patterns have been reportedly working well for some anglers. Rainbow trout size is reportedly larger than last year with the occasional large brown trout.
Anderson Ranch Reservoir: Kokanee are staging near the mouth of the South Fork Boise River. They are beginning to turn red in preparation for the spawning run which typically starts mid August. Water levels are dropping quickly however Curlew Boat Ramp is open. Anglers are still catching kokanee however most are between 7-9 inches long.
Big Wood River: Fishing remains good on the Big Wood River especially early morning until noon and late evening until dark. Lots of fish being caught although catching the larger fish has become more work now that the flows have dropped and they have been subjected to a lot of fishing pressure. The best time may be late evening near dark as we're having good Caddis hatches at this time. Local fly shops can get visiting anglers headed in the right direction with appropriate flies and tactical advice.
The side tributaries to the Big Wood River are fishing well as are the local ponds. Most receive stocked fish every two weeks.
Carey Lake: Anglers report catching 5-6 inch yellow perch at high rates, but fishing has generally slowed due to lack of open water. Heavy vegetation growth makes fishing difficult except in a few locations, but may still be worth a trip for the family if you can find some open water.
Lake Cleveland: No recent fishing reports.
Little Camas Reservoir: The reservoir will be dry or nearly dry by late summer, and fish in the reservoir will have a high likelihood of dying as water levels drop so it will be opened to salvage of fish.
Daily bag, possession and size limits will be removed on Little Camas Reservoir, beginning August 20 and ending November 30.
Licensed anglers may take the fish by any method except firearms, explosives, chemicals or electric current. After November 30, standard fishing methods, bag limits and possession limits will be re-instated. For more information, call 208-324-4359.
Little Wood Reservoir: Water level is dropping fast due to irrigation. Boat ramp is still available but there is no dock for use. Fishing has been slow with some trout still being caught from shore.
Magic Reservoir: Water levels are dropping fast. Irrigators report flow through the dam will stop between September 3rd -5th and the reservoir will be at an extremely low storage levels. A salvage order will be considered at that time for the Richfield Canal.
Fishing still poor at Mormon Reservoir with water temps rising and algae blooming.
Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir: Trout fishing has slowed. Algae load has increased but does not seem as heavy as this time last year. Walleye are still being caught; however, most anglers report catching a larger number of smaller walleye.
Silver Creek: Terrestrial patterns have been reportedly working well for some anglers. Rainbow trout size is reportedly larger than last year with the occasional large brown trout.