Fishing Report For Dworshak Reservoir, ID

Current Report: Good To Very Good

Dworshak Reservoir is widely-known as an exceptional trophy smallmouth bass fishery. Many smallies weighing 5 pounds or more, are consistently caught each year, with the lake record well over 9 pounds. Locals report catching smallmouth on anything that resembles baitfish or crawfish. Mid-range crankbaits and jerkbaits are a good way to cover lots of water. Jigs and tube baits work well for picking apart rocky structure and ledges.The fishing is often good on cold, windy, cloudy and rainy days.

Current Report: Fair

Due to complication of an over populated fishery, kokanee are running smaller now than in previous years. Prospects do look good for the future, so this year could be a good time to chase down some quality kokanee. Locals concentrate in the area around Dent in Spring through July. Reports of better fishing in the area around Grandad Campground, begin in late July through Early September. Trolling with salmon spinner rigs, spoons and hair jigs all work well here..

Current Report: Good To Very Good

10,000 catchable rainbow trout are stocked each year to maintain a great trout fishery for anglers. The diet of a rainbow trout consists of insects, small fishes and crustaceans. Use flies or small lures, imitating their natural food, to tempt them into biting. Small spinners, miniature crankbaits and swimbaits are also catching rainbows here, as are nightcrawlers, salmon eggs and prepared baits. Fly fishing. casting and trolling are all catching decent rainbows.