New Bullards Bar Fishing Report
View the latest New Bullards Bar fishing report updates for current conditions, tips, and updates.
With Bullards Bar water temps now hovering around 48 degrees, the kokanee are tightening into winter schools and getting much more aggressive. Trollers are running hoochies tipped with corn 60–80 feet down, staying tight to the schools... as these fish haven't been chasing far. Depth precision is important. Fish are small, but the action is there...
With Bullards Bar water temps now hovering around 48 degrees, the kokanee are tightening into winter schools and getting much more aggressive. Trollers are running hoochies tipped with corn 60–80 feet down, staying tight to the schools... as these fish haven't been chasing far. Depth precision is important. Fish are small, but the action is there.
The bass bite has improved over the past couple of weeks. Fish are stacking along steep rock walls and deeper ledges, especially on the main lake. Late mornings have been best as the sun warms the shoreline rock. It’s still is a bit of a slow grind at times, but small jigs and soft plastics are pulling better numbers than earlier in the month.
Fished it on a kayak and had decent luck. Landed about six spotted, one on a nightcrawler, two on a rapala while trolling at 2 mph, and the rest (including a decent-sized fella) on bottom using a Z-man hula stickz with a ned rig. This was my first time using the Hula Stickz, and I am now a fan. A wonderful lake, will be back.
Bullards Bar is kicking out plenty of kokanee right now, but most are small... below 12 inches. A few 14–15 inchers have been picked up, but they’re rare. Fish are stacked around 30–40 feet and hitting best early in the day. Wiggle hoochies behind dodgers in pink or orange are getting the most attention. Troll tight to points, ledges, and coves...
Bullards Bar is kicking out plenty of kokanee right now, but most are small... below 12 inches. A few 14–15 inchers have been picked up, but they’re rare. Fish are stacked around 30–40 feet and hitting best early in the day. Wiggle hoochies behind dodgers in pink or orange are getting the most attention. Troll tight to points, ledges, and coves—fish are schooling up in pockets. The spotted bass bite has been very good as they gorge on kokanee. Dropshots and swimbaits are getting the most attention.
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