FR 82E to Ashurst Lake and campgrounds at both Ashurst Lake and Forked Pine are open. Only boats with a single 10-horsepower motor (or less) or a single electric motor are allowed on Ashurst Lake. The limit is 4 trout. Northern pike were illegally introduced and are not managed for in Ashurst Lake. Northern pike are unlimited in Ashurst Lake, please kill any northern pike caught. Trout fishing was good over the weekend. Bait anglers were successful on PowerBait fished off the bottom and worms fished under a bobber. Lure anglers have been finding success
trolling small lures like Joe’s Flies and Kastmasters. Fly anglers are also catching on Wooly Buggers and Simi-seal leeches (black, brown, and olive). Surface temperature 73 F, pH 8.17, D.O. 6.61 on 7/19/2024.