The water level in the reservoir continues to drop and will continue to do so through the fall.  Thistle Creek boat ramp is still available for another week or two, but beyond that water levels are going to be too low to safely launch. Now would be a good time to go as there are few anglers out there this time of year and still lots of fish.    

This large reservoir gets stocked annually with 20,000 hatchery trout. Look for them in cooler, deeper water and around ledges, drop-offs and underwater structure. Smallmouth bass also like to hang out near underwater structure and tend to be found in shallower water. Also look for them near rocky outcrops.

Kokanee, trout and smallmouth bass are all fishable in this reservoir, although kokanee fishing is wrapping up as they prepare for their spawning run up the tributary creeks. Anglers may keep up to 25 kokanee per day in addition to the 5-trout limit.

Best bet for anglers without a boat is to drive to the top of the reservoir where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir. Large trout will sometimes forage where the river brings in food swept down from upstream.