Eagle Lake Fishing Report
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Eagle Lake’s trout bite is split between two different approaches right now... one for numbers, the other for size. Trollers working the top 10–20 feet are picking off plenty of 14–16 inch planters, especially on the east and west sides. Bright spoons like red/chrome, red/gold, and hot orange are doing most of the work. But the better quality fish...
Eagle Lake’s trout bite is split between two different approaches right now... one for numbers, the other for size. Trollers working the top 10–20 feet are picking off plenty of 14–16 inch planters, especially on the east and west sides. Bright spoons like red/chrome, red/gold, and hot orange are doing most of the work.
But the better quality fish (3 to 5 pounders) are coming on the fly. Anglers are anchoring over shallow rock piles on the west side and nymphing a foot off bottom. Leeches, midges are working well. Water temps are hovering around 64°F, so the fly bite should stay productive through June unless things warm up too fast.
Snow and icy conditions this week are limiting many boaters from hitting the water. Shore casters are still pulling quality eagle trout soaking Powerbait and inflated night crawlers. Access will only get tougher with single-digit temps and snow in the forecast. Marina store is closed until spring.
The bite at Eagle Lake has been strong, especially in the mornings, though it slows as the day goes on. The lake is full of bait, with trout following these bait balls into shallower waters, around 20-30 feet. Spoons and Humdingers are landing fish up to 5 pounds, all looking chunky and healthy. The bite will only improve as fall approaches.
