Fly fishermen and float tubers should work the tules and shallows on the western shore. Wooly buggers in brown, black or olive produce well. The above average rainfall and snowpack of the past two seasons have made the Eagle Lake basin lush and green once again. No longer are there exposed shorelines, extended beaches and shallow boat launch facilities. Venturing to Eagle Lake any time of year requires advanced preparation and is not to be taken lightly.
Weather conditions are very unpredictable and can turn a fun fishing trip into a horror story.
It is vital to dress for cold and to have waterproofed raingear. Winds at Eagle Lake demand respect and white caps can appear without much warning. However, the discomfort created by winds and cold does have a benefit. As the wind and waves churn the surface waters, baitfish and minnows become increasingly disoriented and the food chain begins. The fish will continue to feed heavily before winter's extreme cold slows the action.