BLM Pond No 3 is a reservoir in Elmore County, Idaho.
BLM Pond No 3 is a reservoir in Elmore County, Idaho and covers about 29.6 acres and holds roughly 45.5 acre-feet.
On a bright afternoon near a creek-side turn where two features meet, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.
On a careful second pass near an open-water edge while the water is rising, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During the first pass near a channel bend with stable weather, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
During the first hour near the outside weed line where food is present, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
While using a slow pass beside cover near a windblown shore with a slow lure, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.
On a quick scouting pass near a shallow shelf in clear water, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
On a calm morning near the outside weed line while the water is rising, record the wind, water color, depth where fish were holding, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.