Idaho Fish Report

Fishing forecast (December through March): Forsyth Reservoir is frequently drained for irrigation use. Although it was not completely drained this year, water levels were low and an algae bloom was present throughout the summer and into the fall. We continued to restock the reservoir and have seen impressive growth on the tiger trout. Splake and cutthroat are also present in healthy populations. Forsyth Reservoir typically ices over in early-to-mid December. Access is often the biggest challenge to winter fishing as the road to the reservoir from Highway 72 is not plowed and can be impassable right after snow storms. Tiger and splake trout are active throughout the winter and can provide fair to good fishing. Tip jigs with cutbait (pieces of chub, sucker or shiner) for best success.