Millite - Ice free but slow

[gofish435]

I fished Millsite Reservoir today in my kick boat from 8:30 - 2:30 using fly tackle. I used a medium sink rate line (#3) and size 6-8 crystal buggers in black/copper, red/green, red/black/blue. I also had some luck on size 6-10 leeches in Canada blood and olive. The catch was a mix of splake, tigers, rainbows, and cutthroat. The fish all ranged from 12" to 17" long. The water temperature was 37-39 degrees and the visibility in the water was about 4'. The reservoir level is at 76% full and stable. Most of the fish were hooked in 10' - 20' while trolling and pumping the rod. Beautiful day but the fish haven't quite woke up yet.
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[albinotrout]

Great report and pics. Thanks for sharing. Is millsite the res just south of castledale?
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[gofish435]

Yeah.

It's just a few miles west of Ferron. There is a State Park campground and boat ramp there along with a golf course.
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[albinotrout]

Ok, is it primarily a trout fishery or is there bass in it as well?
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[gofish435]

Just trout, as far as I know anyway.
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[albinotrout]

Good to know thanks.
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