Fishing forecast (December through March): Winter access is not maintained to Pine Lake, so you may need a snowmobile or ATV to get there if the snow is too deep. Safe ice usually forms between early and late December and lasts until late March to early April, about the same time that access opens up. Use caution: Be aware of best practices for ice safety. Ice fishing pressure is light, so you can often have the reservoir to yourself and enjoy good to fast fishing if you can get there. Rainbow and tiger trout are abundant.