Village of Troy Reservoir Fishing Guide, Latah County, Idaho

• Overview

  Village of Troy Reservoir stands in Latah County, Idaho. It sits at 3,350 feet above sea level. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is low-lying compared with other Idaho water we list. Nearest place of any size is Moscow, 10 miles away. Further out sit Palouse (14 miles) and Pullman (18 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Village of Troy Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Latah County include rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, brook trout and cutthroat trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Village of Troy Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and August at about 64°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Village of Troy Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Spring Hill Reservoir at 2.9 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Village of Troy Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.