1136 Rowland Road Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (800)-494-6851

• I've seen some of your pictures, but really, just how many big fish do you have?

The creek has over 50 fish greater than 24 inches.  There are a few very large trout that approach 30" and 12 pounds. 

• Are your fish difficult to catch?

That all depends.  Many factors make fishing challenging, and our spring is no exception.  All of the fish are easily spooked as they can see anglers very easily through the clear water.  We also have a few spots where big fish tend to hold.  The surrounding brush makes casting difficult to these fish, but it also makes for excellent trout habitat.  We have provided several open casting areas where new angler will have very little trouble placing a fly over fish.

• Why do you limit the creek to 4 anglers at a time?

We think that every fishing experience should be between you and the fish and not a competition among anglers for a good spot.

• How far in advance should I make a reservation?

We recommend at least 1 week in advance.  Weekends are busier than weekdays.

• I've never fished a spring creek before.  Is there any special trick to it?

Absolutely.  Because the water is so clear, your approach and first cast become critical.  Limit your false casts to the absolute minimum.  Any cast landing within 10' of waiting fish is likely to spook them.  If you can land a fly short and let it drift into the feeding lane of the fish, you'll improve your success rate considerably.  Also, try to use reach casts where most of your line lands on the bank, vegetation, etc. and only the leader and fly is presented to the fish.

• I'm new to fly fishing and I don't think I've got the skills to be successful at your creek.  Should I wait until I get a little better before making a reservation?

Absolutely not!  We have more big fish per mile than any other creek around.  You're much more likely to have a successful day at our creek than any other stream.  We've hosted several first-time fly fishing instructional clinics at our creek and all anglers have been very successful.

• If I catch a big fish, I want to keep it so I can mount it on my wall.  Why do you only allow catch and release fishing?

Trout are a limited resource.  Catch and keep fishing is not a sustainable method for our creek.  We require that fish are returned immediately to the water.  As long as the health of the fish is not in danger, we encourage you to snap a photo before releasing.  We can recommend several local taxidermists who can make an outstanding fiberglass replica of your fish.  All you need to provide are a picture of the fish and length/girth measurements.

• I don't fly fish.  Do you allow any other type of fishing?

We allow artificial lures only with single, barbless hooks.  So, you can use a spinner or other artificial lure.  No baits or attractants (i.e. Dr. Juice) are allowed.

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