Fishing with bait from the bank in January has been good for trout in the 10- to 16-inch range. Casting lures and trolling are also good methods for catching fish. The reservoir has been lowered 15 feet to decrease erosion and provide adequate water level for the irrigation yearly inspection. Boats will not be able to be launched until the inspection is complete.

Recent fishing reports for hybrid bass have been fair. Catching one of these elusive fish usually takes a lot of time or luck. There have been a few caught in the 6-11 lb range recently. Bait fishing is the proven method for catching hybrid bass, but fly-fishing and casting Rapalas are also effective when these fish are feeding. Rapalas that imitate tui chub and rainbow trout, favorite food sources for hybrid bass, are good bets for catching these fish. On sunny days you will need to fish deeper than cloudy days.