2020 Anderson Ranch Reservoir Kokanee Report

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I read the complete Idaho "Order to self-isolate"

I printed the following snippets to keep with me when I go to my lake, 10 miles away. If I get stopped, it may help at the point of contact but will surely help in court:

March 25, 2020
From Dave Jeppsen, Director, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
RE: Order to self-isolate

Section 7…Travel prohibited except for performing essential activities

Section 8, exemptions, paragraph A…individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following “Essential Activities” …

Section 8, exemptions, paragraph iii… To engage in outdoor activity…by way of example and "without limitation", walking, hiking, bicycling, or running.

 

[rem40xb1]

Stay at home order

Just for every ones information
I noticed the gulf coarse in mtn home isn't closed and the club house is open--people in golf carts 2 ft apart--
several cars from other areas other than mtn home

Well I plan to take my boat fishing as long as the golf coarse is open

 

[dustyjohns]

We got a late start and don’t hit the water till 5 this evening. Still managed to pick up a ginormous Squaw, a rainbow, a Kokanee, and 2 black mouths. Was running pretty shallow (14-19’) and fast (1.6-1.9). I was marking tons of fish at 60-80’. Ran a ball down deep and nothing would hit it. It is possible they weren’t really fish. I’m still learning and adjusting my new sonar.

 

[crappieslayer]

Which ramps are available for boat launch at Anderson right now.

 

[dustyjohns]

Which ramps are available for boat launch at Anderson right now.

https://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/ramps/anderson/anderson.html

 

[crappieslayer]

Access

Guess I want clear earlier. I had heard that some of the ramps were closed. Is that not the case. Can I launch at curlew or is it closed. That is the ramp info I need.

 

[dustyjohns]

As of Saturday night we were able to launch and recover from Curlew. I probably won’t get back up till tomorrow or Friday and can let you know if it’s still open. From what I’ve read on here and heard, Idaho Power and Army Corps of Engineers have closed their ramps. Curlew is a USFS maintained ramp as far as I know.

 

[dustyjohns]

Caught 3 and a Chinook today. Lots more boats on the water than there has been. All 4 were caught on the ball at 21’ with a green and white Mag dodger pulling a Green Rocky Mtn hoochie. Was super slow but still a great day on the water.

 

[salmonster]

Due Diligence

If you read something on this forum that doesn't sound right, please check on it yourself. Based on what I read here last week I called the state police and the Boise National Forest and learned that what I read here was silly nonsense.

 

[dustyjohns]

Care to elaborate on what the “silly nonsense” was?

 

[whatnext]

If you read something on this forum that doesn't sound right, please check on it yourself. Based on what I read here last week I called the state police and the Boise National Forest and learned that what I read here was silly nonsense.

Meaning what?

 

[BridgerHardgrove]

If you read something on this forum that doesn't sound right, please check on it yourself. Based on what I read here last week I called the state police and the Boise National Forest and learned that what I read here was silly nonsense.

What do you mean?

 

[ElJay]

Idaho Fish and Game Social Distancing Guidelines

Here is a link to IDFG's common sense position on fishing under COVID-19.
https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/huntin...tinue-social-distancing-and-travel-guidelines

 

[Hunting183]

Where to go?

I have never been to Anderson before, usually Kokanee fish at lucky peak. Can anyone help me with directions on where to launch the boat at and a portion of the lake that is decent to fish? I have heard stories of people getting into some shallow spots so making sure I avoid them. Any help would be great.

 

[dustyjohns]

Hunting183-

Last summer I launched at the dam and Fall Creek. The dam ramp gets very busy and parking is a joke. My bow roller was stolen off the trailer while parked at Fall Creek. This spring I’ve been launching at Curlew. Out in front of Curlew is not very deep. But it can be fished. I head southwestish from Curlew. Have caught fish from Curlew to Fall Creek so far this year. Green or chartreuse seems to be working best for us. Running longline around 15’ and balls between 20’ and 30’. Look for all the other boats. It sucks but that’s typically where the fish are.

 

[BridgerHardgrove]

I have never been to Anderson before, usually Kokanee fish at lucky peak. Can anyone help me with directions on where to launch the boat at and a portion of the lake that is decent to fish? I have heard stories of people getting into some shallow spots so making sure I avoid them. Any help would be great.

If you launch from curlew fish south from there and then there will be some narrows to the west. Next to the points and bank can get shallow. Fish more towards the middle your first time and look at your fish finder to see the depth. Keep fishing west to the power lines and fall creek. If you keep fishing west then you will get to the dam. It is a very long dad trolling from the dam to curlew. We usually launch from the dam. Hope this helps.

 

[dustyjohns]

Next to the points and bank can get shallow. Fish more towards the middle your first time and look at your fish finder to see the depth.

Great suggestion! I finally have a sonar with contour depths on the chart. It’s helped tremendously.

 

[G3 longliner]

Great suggestion! I finally have a sonar with contour depths on the chart. It’s helped tremendously.

went yesterday - caught a couple - bite was over by 11am - over 50 boats on water ( social distancing)

 

[UncleLucas]

Fished a few hours Thursday evening and caught one koke. Fished all day Friday and landed 8 kokes, 1 trout, and 1 bull trout. All fish were caught in the top 20 ft of water and color didnt seem to matter. Lots of boats on the water Friday!

 

[Hunting183]

Thanks for all of the suggestions!