Cly Lake is a lake in Valley County, Idaho.
Cly Lake is a lake in Valley County, Idaho and covers about 1.58 acres.
The small size of Cly Lake makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
On a slow shoreline pass near a shallow shelf after a cold night, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During the first hour near the downwind side before changing depth, 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 mouth of a pocket before changing depth, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
While using a short pass along useful shoreline near a small drop while the water is rising, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
During the start of a weather change near a clean gravel patch while the water is rising, 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 careful second pass near a clean gravel patch before changing areas, record the wind, water color, depth of the best pass, 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.