Here we are right back at it after a short ice season that flew by! Open water is here and boat ramps are starting to open up in the area. Spring fishing has been excellent so far and we don’t expect the bite to slow any time soon. Get out there and enjoy some of the best fishing of the year.
Grand Lake - Boat ramp expected to open May 8th. Fishing from shore has been excellent. Chrome colored Kastmasters or pink Vibramax spinners worked from shore around the inlets and canal to Shadow have been producing rainbow trout, brown trout and the occasional lake trout. Fishing with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon
Williams Fork Reservoir - Closed to motorized boating for the 2026 season due to low water level. Shore launched non motorized boats are allowed. Fishing from shore has been good for lake trout. Rapala X-raps, Husky Jerks and 4 inch green tube jigs cast from shore has been working well for the lake trout and pike. Target the shallow bays if after pike, if looking for lake trout look for the banks that drop off into deeper water. Fishing with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon.
Lake Granby - Stillwater boat ramp is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water level is 29.5 feet below full and water temperatures have been between 41 and 45 degrees. Fishing has been excellent for all species. Rainbow trout are active in the inlet areas with moving water, Kastmasters and Little Cleo spoons are a good lure choice. Look for rocky shorelines if you are targeting brown trout, 3 inch jerk baits or 2 1/2 inch tubes in crawfish colors will produce fish. Best action for lake trout is in 15 to 60 feet of water, 3 inch and 5 inch tubes in white or green pumpkin colors. Early and late in the day large rainbow trout colored crankbaits or swimbaits have been a great choice for the larger fish. Fishing with Bernie Guide, Dan Shannon.
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