We are approaching the start of the spring stocking schedule. The local ponds haven't been stocked for more than 3 months. The cold weather has kept all but the most dedicated fishermen from completely depleting the ponds, or so I hope. Can I still find a few fish that remain?

I was in the area of Esther Simplot Pond and decided to do a little fishing. Rather than take extra time to move to one of the spots I have fished in the past, I elected a spot right near the entrance. It turned out to be a great spot in a pond that is usually heavily fished. I caught 5 trout in about an hour, leaving me pleasantly surprised.

Fishing the stocked pond as the sun sets. Will it pay off better than in the morning? This trip turned into a wild one where the usual baits and methods failed. Luckily, I had half a jar of some salmon eggs that turned out to be the exact thing the trout were hungry for. Once I made the switch, everything turned around.