Powerbait or salmon eggs seem to work best. Perch are bunched up and are still usually on the east end. Rainbow fishing is fair. Good fishing and light fishing pressure. Fishing for brown trout in canyons using bait, spinners or nymphs has been excellent.
Fishing is hot for perch.
There are 10 inches of ice in places. Reservoir is covered with about 8 to 10 inches of ice and a little snow on top of it. Caution is advised as always, particularly around stream inlets. Fishing success has been mixed. Best success has been reported by those who venture away from the crowds and the crowds have been heavy.