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Report Date: 12/11/2025
ICE UPDATE!
Due to the warm and windy conditions, the ice has significantly deteriorated on this lake. It is NOT RECOMMENDED to try and ice fish here right now! There is open water on the lake and large stress cracks in the existing ice. Again, it is not safe right now!
We will have to wait at least another 10 days or so to see any positive changes in the ice. 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:
Wait until there is safe ice!!
Tips:
Wait until there is safe ice!
Weather:
Short Term- A large scale high pressure ridge is developing across much of the west. This ridge will prevent any storms or cold air from coming south. Temps will gradually warm up as we head through the week, and we could actually see some record warm temperatures in this time. High temps this week will be in the 40's and 50's, with morning lows not really getting all that cold (especially for this time of the year) The big story will be the wind this week. Winds look to be in the 20-30 mph range with gusts in the 40's. This looks to stay persistent clear through the weekend. Warm wind will do some damage to any existing ice we have seen on the lakes to this point. Again, it is NOT recommended to go out on the ice right now!
Long Term- These recent storms have definitely helped out our overall snowpack, but we are still a good bit below average for this time of year. In terms of snow, the long range forecast is bleak. This stubborn high pressure ridge looks like it will stick around until at least the 20th. During this time we will see warmer than average temperatures and likely quite a bit of wind. In terms of snowpack, we shouldnt lose a whole lot with the low sun angle we see this time of the year. Hopefully as we get closer to Christmas we will see this pattern change. But for now, enjoy the warmer temps!
NOW BOOKING ICE FISHING TRIPS FOR WINTER! ( TBD on start date due to ice conditions) 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.