Still Waters

Road conditions and weather are important considerations when travelling to many still waters now.  Midge pupa patterns suspended under an indicator are the best bet for action anywhere free of ice. Find the taking depth first.  Sand Creek ponds closed to fishing on Monday, December 1st. 

Crystal Springs Pond is a good winter fly fishing choice because it is normally ice free.   Sited next to the State salmon hatchery south of Springfield in Bingham County, it is surrounded by well-maintained walking trails with back cast room. There is no need to launch flotation devices and motorless boats.  The pond is annually stocked by IDFG but has holdover rainbow trout of up to several pounds that can respond to streamer, midge life cycle and nymph pattens.