Anglers are also trolling the drop off between about 25-60 feet of water along the east side. Trolling with downriggers or lead-core line are the best techniques when fishing deep. Sometimes if the lure bumps along the bottom while trolling it will trigger lethargic fish into striking. Fishermen are also jigging with tube jigs tipped with cisco meat, in water 20-40 feet deep, and are doing fairly well for both cutthroat and lake trout. Best luck has come by casting deep diving crank baits or spoons and retrieving them slowly.
Access is available to boat ramps around the lake.
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