2020 Anderson Ranch Reservoir Kokanee Report

[MackayGuy]

It looks like the ramp at curlew is open enough for a 4wd. There is some ice at the upper end but it seems like there are some places you could push through it. I'm gonna give it a go tomorrow.

Looks like the ice on the reservoir is above the ramp towards Pine, yeah?

 

[UncleLucas]

There is some below also but it look thin and there are narrow spots where I'm sure you could push through.

 

[Fuzzy]

Be careful pushing through, I tried it from the Lime creek side last week and some of that ice was over 3 inches still. Sure has changed a lot since then !!

 

[Pauli]

It looks like the ramp at curlew is open enough for a 4wd. There is some ice at the upper end but it seems like there are some places you could push through it. I'm gonna give it a go tomorrow.

Thanks for the update and Pics UncleLucas.

Pauli

 

[UncleLucas]

Thanks for the update and Pics UncleLucas.

Pauli

You bet. I'm headed down in the am for two days. I will give a better report when I get home. I've seen pics of 21+ inch fish already. Should be another epic year!

 

[Lunddude]

By the looks of that truck sitting there with a empty boat trailer someone launched their boat

 

[UncleLucas]

Curlew open

Fished Friday from 1030-6. Caught 4, lost one and had three takedowns that didn't stick. Fished Saturday from 8-330. Only caught two kokes and one 16" chinook. Smallest koke was 17"and largest 18.5" and fat!! Fish were extremely hard to find. However the ones I did mark seemed willing to play. I'm pleased to report the upper end is completely ice free now.

 

[Pauli]

Fished Friday from 1030-6. Caught 4, lost one and had three takedowns that didn't stick. Fished Saturday from 8-330. Only caught two kokes and one 16" chinook. Smallest koke was 17"and largest 18.5" and fat!! Fish were extremely hard to find. However the ones I did mark seemed willing to play. I'm pleased to report the upper end is completely ice free now.

Thanks for the report UncleLucas. The wife and I will head over Monday. Looks like a fairly decent day to fish for you.

Pauli

 

[dustyjohns]

Finally got the new to me boat out today. Spent way too long in spots I thought would have fish. Then we found them. Brought home 3 nice size Kokanee and 2 decent black mouths. I’m loving the Terrova linked to my Helix. Makes fishing a lot more enjoyable than fighting to keep the kicker straight. We were running 30 and 40’ down on the balls. Green and white seemed to be the most productive with pink getting a little action.

 

[ThunderJetJunkie]

Fishing shut down?

Does anyone know if the idaho lockdown means no fishing on the reservoirs? I know idaho power closed off there parks and Washington closed fishing..

 

[Pauli]

I call ISP about that. They told me that if a patrol officer catches you on the highway pulling a boat expect to get pulled over and "splain your emergency to them" Breaking the the Ada county (Boise) curfew is a whole other matter altogether. Pack a lunch.....you may need it.


Pauli

 

[ThunderJetJunkie]

Lockdown

Well that sucks,,, I called Elmore county fish and game and they said all fishing is open but boat launches owned by idaho power will be closed. From what I can find so far, all of anderson is forest service but if we cant get there then all that's for nothing... It is an emergency... THERES KOKES TO CATCH DAMMIT.. thanks for looking into that..

 

[BridgerHardgrove]

Fishing

Are we still able to go fishing? We are able to go for walks or bike rides and fishing would be the same as doing both of those, mabey even safer.

 

[dustyjohns]

There was a boat pulling out when we got to the ramp yesterday. He said an Elmore County deputy had stopped by when they were launching. Told them he could write them tickets for being out.

I have my own thoughts and opinions. But this is a “family friendly” forum. Just passing on what I heard.

 

[dustyjohns]

Are we still able to go fishing? We are able to go for walks or bike rides and fishing would be the same as doing both of those, mabey even safer.

It’s not the same because we have to travel from home. Is how it was explained to me.

 

[ThunderJetJunkie]

Well since this is uncharted waters for all of us, I guess there just trying to keep us safe the only way they know how. It is what it is I guess... see ya all on the waters whenever this lifts...

 

[pollackoke]

Here's the official order that limits our activities - it's a sad read for fishermen:

https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-co.../2020/03/statewide-stay-home-order_032520.pdf

Thus, activities are restricted (i.e. nothing that is not explained as essential by the order). And travel is restricted. You might be able to get away with fishing close home; but you can't travel to do your fishing. So for now, the guys in Pine may be able to go after those Kokes, but the rest of us can seek psychological counseling I guess.

 

[Fuzzy]

I was driving from SE Idaho back to Boise yesterday so I took a detour by Anderson. 8 boats on the water and it looked like most of them launched out of Curlew. Ramp wasn't blocked and no signs were posted that I could see. Few camps set-up on the shore north of Curlew, but overall looked like most people are staying home for now. I'm going to wait this crap out and hit it hard when and if this passes. Everyone take care.

 

[BridgerHardgrove]

Fishing

https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-co.../2020/03/statewide-stay-home-order_032520.pdf

Thus, activities are restricted (i.e. nothing that is not explained as essential by the order). And travel is restricted. You might be able to get away with fishing close home; but you can't travel to do your fishing. So for now, the guys in Pine may be able to go after those Kokes, but the rest of us can seek psychological counseling I guess.

Do you think we could get away with saying that fishing is essential to feed are family’s?

 

[G3 longliner]

Do you think we could get away with saying that fishing is essential to feed are family’s?

if ya get stopped tell them its a emergency If ya dont get out of the house there will be domestic violence