Big Hill Reservoir Fishing Report - Updated: 4/8/26

Species Rating Size Baits, Method & Location
Crappie Good 6-12" Crappie fishing has been good.  Look for fish by Rea Bridge as well as staging near spawning areas as they prepare to spawn in the coming weeks.
Channel Catfish Fair 16-24" Catfishing has been fair.  Look for fish to be on the windward side of the lake near any windy points or shorelines.  Worms have been the preferred bait.
Largemouth and Smallmouth  Bass Fair 12-20" Largemouth bass fishing has been fair.  Look for fish to begin to move shallow to feed on warm days and as the water warms.  Also look around weedline edges and shallow brush piles.
Bluegill and Redears Fair 5-7" Bluegill and redear fishing has been fair.  Look for them to start to move shallow as water warms in the coming weeks.  Working deer weeds or brush can produce some fish.
       
General Comments
Release all Largemouth Bass 15-21" in Length, daily creel remains 5/day.