michelle res info needed

strungout · #1 03-30-2009, 11:33 AM

anyone been out to Michelle Reservoir lately? wondering how the bite is... looking to get out once more this year.. thanks for any help

madatter · #2 03-30-2009, 02:55 PM

I have not heard anything about Michelle for a while now.
Tomorrow I'm gonna do a tour of Cypress,may try Spruce and Michelle for a bit if ice conditions allow.
Conservation officer in Elkwater says Spruce is getting iffy around the dam but I forgot to ask about Michelle.......

BEL · #3 04-01-2009, 10:43 AM

I imagine that it is full of water again. 2 years ago they drained it, correct?? BEL

BEL · #4 04-01-2009, 10:45 AM

I have never fished it, but how is Reesor for trout fishing? Ice thickness? How big is the average one? How is the bite right now? BEL

Freedom55 · #5 04-01-2009, 10:52 AM

I can't tell you about the ice but I can tell you that the road down from the plateau into the valley can be a real problem if it is icy or snow covered. You can change your mind while you enjoy the view, if need be.

AdAMxr · #6 04-01-2009, 02:50 PM

the rainbow trout in ressor are also quite small, but ive had quite a few fun days at ressor!

madatter · #7 04-01-2009, 04:22 PM

Spent a few hours at Michelle yesterday and it was slow......no bites!!
There were several other guys out and I did not see anyone get a hit while I was there.
Not a whole lot of water in there and would not be surprised if they had a winterkill in it.
Water is very brown,probably from run-off.
South side of lake holding ice OK but the north looked very iffy.
IMO not worth the drive unless you are just going for something to do!!

BEL · #8 04-01-2009, 08:59 PM

I will be visiting my mother during Easter in the Hat. I was thinking of Reesor. Where else could a guy and kids go? I know of Bullshead, Reesor, and Michelle. BEL

sportster · #9 04-01-2009, 09:45 PM

was out at michelle two weeks ago and tried all over the lake and not even a bite or anything, this is very odd for this lake imo lake may be winterkilled as it is farly low and had a lot of snow cover. also checked spruce coulee and they were still working on the dam, and the road down in there is pretty much stripped of any gravel. if u venture in there make sure u have 4 wheel drive. the water level is about 15 feet below dam