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Report Date: 2/6/2026
ICE UPDATE!
The ice on the mile is great right now. We are seeing good ice thickness all over the lake in the 12 inch range. Stability has greatly improved and this location is providing us with consistent ice. There is a large pressure ridge by Howbert point, so keep an eye out on that. Angling traffic has increased and the fishing has been good.
We have people monitoring the ice pretty much daily right now and will stay up to date with the ice conditions all throughout the winter and spring.
Tactics:
Move around! If your areas are not producing, then move!
Tips:
You wont have to fish all that deep right now, so targeting shallower areas of the lake is a good idea. We are seeing a lot of action in depths of 5-12 feet. Dont sleep on using more traditional fly patterns along with the usual jigs.
Weather:
Short Term- The dry and mild weather stretch will continue in the short term. We will have some absolutely gorgeous temps over the next several days. Highs will get into the 50's and we could see a good bit of wind as well. Morning lows will be chilly and will take a bit to warm up. This winter has been extremely mild, and this will continue through the weekend and into next week. Then we may see some changes on the horizon.
Long Term- We have been in a stubborn and persistent high pressure across most of the west this winter. As we have been tracking, it looks like we may finally see this pattern lose hold. As we get into next week, the overall pattern will shift a bit. This should allow us to be more in line for incoming storm systems through most of February. Temps will cool to more seasonal averages, and we should at least see more consistent chances of snow. This first wave will come through on Wednesday 2/11. This first part will just bring wind, but the high country should get some snow. Temps will be in the 30's and morning lows will be cold. It looks like we will finally have something positive to talk about regarding snow. Lets hope these storms do develop and we can add to our record low snowpack. Fingers crossed!
NOW BOOKING ICE FISHING TRIPS FOR WINTER! ICE FISHING IS A GREAT WAY TO FISH THIS LAKE AND CAN BE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR ARSENAL. LEARN FROM AN ORVIS ENDORSED PRO THIS WINTER!
We will begin updating this portion of the report once there is safe ice!
Elevenmile Reservoir is the heart of South Park fishing. This amazing fishery can challenge anglers mostly because it is so big that it's difficult to locate fish. The reservoir has rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, carp, and northern pike. The average fish caught is around 16 inches. However, because of the size and depth of the reservoir and the abundance of nutrients, Elevenmile can grow very large trout and pike. There are great facilities including a shower at the main office for campers. A daily state parks pass for Elevenmile is 7 dollars.
This is an area we specialize in and are permitted to guide, so give us a shout if you have any questions or if you are interested in allowing one of our Orvis-Endorsed guides showing you how to conquer Elevenmile Reservoir.