Shelley Pond is a lake in Bingham County, Idaho.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Shelley Pond is a lake in Bingham County, Idaho and covers about 11.78 acres.
On a water as small as Shelley Pond, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
On an overcast morning near the downwind side in clear water, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During the final pass near a channel bend with a slow lure, 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.
On a cold winter outing near the outside weed line before changing depth, rainbow Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch.
On a short evening pass near a shaded bank beside useful cover, 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 first shoreline check near a windblown shore near visible bait, 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.
On a methodical search near a windblown shore where two features meet, 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 short evening pass near the edge of deeper water while the water is falling, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, 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.