Still a bit of open water by Jet Ski Beach, but most of the lake is ice covered. A few fish are being caught along Jet Ski Beach. In some areas, like the main boat ramp, the ice is averaging five to eight inches, while in others it is only a couple of inches thick. If you do decide to fish some of the areas, please make sure to drill test holes as you venture upon the ice due to the variable conditions. Fishing below the dam in the river has been slow with very low flows. South Fork was stocked with almost 107,000 trout in 2020.
The lake is iced over with unsafe ice, except where the aerator is. Due to the aerator and the size of the lake, ice is generally never safe for ice fishing. The water level is very low so pray for a good winter to fill this reservoir up.
No recent report, but this lake often mimics South Fork so expect it to be covered in borderline safe ice. Expect the road to be 4WD only with the recent precipitation.
The collection ditch has plenty of open water for fishing, but travel is through Secret Pass as Harrison is rough going. With the warmer weather and winds this week, much of the collection ditch has open water for fishing. Water level in the collection ditch is up, especially as you get closer to Brown Dike, which is good news for anglers. The water clarity is variable, being murky in some parts and clear in others. Anglers report catching fish averaging 12 to 16 inches at the collection ditch using balanced leeches, crystal buggers, #14 hare’s ears, and #16-18 PT nymphs. Other flies working include the usual small nymphs, olive soft hackles, red or blue copper Johns, prince nymphs and egg patterns. Small brightly colored spinners were doing well for spin fishermen.
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