[Species]
[Boating] [Float
tubes] [Ice Fishing]
[Kokanee Spawn] [Regulations]
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Monster rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon
reward the knowledgeable angler at Strawberry Reservoir. Whether you
prefer to wade or fish from shore, from a float tube, or from a boat, all
approaches work well.
HINT: Find an old stream channel at the
very head one of the many small bays with inlet streams. Cast along
this channel with black or olive wooly buggers or small muddler minnows.
A great deal of Strawberry is very deep and combining fish-finders and
downriggers consistently leads to success.
HINT: Troll with Strawberry wobblers,
Rapalas, or Flatfish. Pop gear and a worm still works great.
Many anglers
prefer float tubes since
they can access most water and can be very quiet.
Strawberry Reservoir yields wonderful ice fishing results from the time
the ice forms in November until it goes out in April, with safe ice
generally reliable from January to March. Always carefully check ice
conditions before venturing out on the lake -- ask us at the Strawberry
Bay Marina store and we'll be glad to give you the most updated
information we have.
Hint: One of the most
exciting times to fish Strawberry is when the
ice is partially gone. Cast a fly or a lure onto the edge of the ice, drag
it back off into the water, allow it to sink, and watch the hungry fish go
after that spring treat!
Kokanee salmon spawn in the fall beginning
in September in schools in front of the small tributaries. If you
catch one there are more nearby.
HINT: Small flashy lures or flies work
best when the kokanee are spawning.
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