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 snowed in. The northern part of the ditch, from about Bressman’s Cabin to the fingers has ice, but the southern half has a lot of 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 other small nymphs. Other flies working include the usual small nymphs such as PT’s, olive soft hackles, red or blue copper Johns, prince nymphs and egg patterns. Small brightly colored spinners were doing well for spin fishermen.
JAKES CREEK/BOIES RESERVOIR
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