Idaho Stillwaters

We tend to gravitate to the larger still waters because of big fish lore, but many of the smaller waters have something to offer. Here are a few in our area. Springfield Reservoir, Twenty-Four Mile Reservoir, Teardrop Lake and the Harriman Fish Pond host some very large fish, Horseshoe Lake offers grayling, Aldous Lake, although requiring packing in a flotation device for best fishing, offers trophy sized cutthroat. Pauls Reservoir can be fished equally well through walking ( not necessarily wading) the shoreline or from a non-motorized boat or flotation device. It also is one of the best still waters for an entry level fly fisher to experience action.


Fly Patterns to use:
Harrop’s Mayfly Nymph Callibaetis
Belly Flop Balanced Damsel
Chan’s Balanced Ruby-Eyed Leech Black/Red