This is a tough lake to fish, especially for novice anglers, and even veteran anglers can expect low catch rates, but it is the land of the lunkers, especially during the bass spawn. This is, however, a great place to catch channel catfish from shore. Catfishing will still be a little slow right now. Try using stink bait. Canyon was stocked with rainbow trout the first week in January and the second week of February.

Lake elevation is 1,658 feet (96-percent full).