Bilk Creek Reservoir was constructed during the 1950s. It is privately owned and operated for irrigation, but is accessible to the public.
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- Region
- Western
- County
- Humboldt
- Type of water
- Lake or Reservoir
Fishing Report
Bilk is currently frozen. Fishing will slow considerably at Bilk with the winter and ice. Look for stocking to begin again this spring.
02-12-2023Stocking Updates
| Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1020 | Rainbow Trout | 13.5 | 03-16-2022 | 1020 |
| 3956 | Rainbow Trout | 9.5 | 04-20-2022 | 4976 |
| 504 | Tiger Trout | 10 | 06-13-2022 | 504 |
| 1946 | Rainbow Trout | 9.7 | 11-10-2022 | 6922 |
Pertinent Information
The reservoir has an average depth of 10 feet, maximum depth of 17 feet, and covers 60 surface acres. Rainbow trout are the principal sport fish, but largemouth bass are also present. The best fishing generally occurs during spring, early summer, and fall. Bait fishing is productive using nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, Power Bait, and marshmallows. Fly-fishing is best from a float tube using a black or olive wet fly at the creek inlet. Camping is primitive on the south and west shorelines and since the reservoir is located on private land, please treat the area respectfully.