Indian Valley Reservoir / IVR - Why No Reports For Years?

I have conducted a number of surveys on this reservoir throughout the years. If you’re looking for a world class fishery then I’d go to Clearlake. If you’re looking to explore, fish standing timber, catch some crappie or bass (and maybe a trout) then I’d give it a shot. It’s relatively remote, and near lake county, which means hillbilly shenanigans. I found a few hundred yards of gill nets in the standing timber during a drought survey as well as other signs of skullduggery.

Yeah, enough people have convinced me that I should avoid the area unless I'm in a group.  I assume the normal BLM land shenanigans, which I don't mind, but don't like the idea of leaving my Audi SQ5 sitting on the shore for hours while I'm off fishing.  Friend of a friend said his new truck had the window shot out (nothing stolen or even opened, just shot the window out) this summer. 

Pity because it basically has everything I want; remote, can camp anywhere, do some target practice (need to sight down my new .300 win), do some mild offroading, and no paved roads keeps the power boats away. 

I'll still check it out one of these days, but maybe not with the kayak unless I've got a buddy or stick close to the car. 

Real bummer to hear about the gill nets; can't tell you how many times I've gotten caught and tangled in illegal gill nets while diving in the Philippines in marine reserves.