Once you locate fish, then drill several holes within a 10 to 20-pace radius and either set out several baited lines or move from hole to hole every few minutes with an actively fished jig. Bear Lake did freeze again this year so ciscos will be hard to come by. Some brave souls will wade out from Cisco Beach and try to dip some. The water deepens rapidly at that location so the utmost care should be exercised. Better luck for both the cisco and whitefish can had jigging from a boat off the Cisco Beach and along the east shore.
Most regional waters are iced cover but local conditions can vary.
American Falls Reservoir is producing some nice rainbows, however take particular care it can be treacherous. The same cautionary note applies to B lackfoot Reservoir . Sportsman Park outside Aberdeen is also a fair bet for some perch and rainbows. Hawkins reservoir has been fair for 12 to 14 inch rainbows and some nice brookies. Daniels and Treasureton reservoirs are providing rainbows and an occasional cutthroat.