Howard Prairie is 77 percent full. The reservoir has been stocked with plenty of legal-sized trout and the full reservoir last year should have promoted very good growth for hold-over trout. The Willow Point boat ramp is open early this year, so for those with boats it can be worth running up to or through the narrows to fish the shallow meadow section while the water is still up. Largemouth bass fishing will likely start to pick up in the next few weeks. Try fishing senkos, brush hogs, or other rubber baits on a jig head and letting them sink naturally along docks or structure. Remember to remove all vegetation from gear, boots and boats before leaving Howard Prairie. Last updated 5/5/26