05-23-2015, 03:38 AM
I fished Hawkins in a float tube 3 weeks ago, using conventional gear. I don't have much history with Hawkins, but I'd say the water level seemed normal for a SE Idaho reservoir this time of year. (The water line was about 15' down from the top of dam, and it was around 20' horizontal distance off the tree line on the shores.) The water was stained but not murky, and the fishing was good but not great. I averaged about 1 rainbow per hour, all in the 12"-14" range. Best action was near the dam. I didn't see anyone else taking home a bag limit for day, mostly because there seemed to be few large fish in the reservoir right now.
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