Outdoors Report
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Fishing Overview
Bear Lake is now completely frozen. Ice is only about 1.5 inches thick around Cisco Beach, but some people are getting on it trying to net cisco. The cisco run has peaked and will fade over the next few days. More information.Ice fishing remains good at most waters, but is often spotty where access is easy. Hike away from the crowds for the best action.
DWR reports hot fishing at the following waters:
- Strawberry for cutthroat and rainbow
- Utah Lake for white bass
- Yuba Lake for perch
- Weber River for trout and whitefish
(Note, the Weber is encumbered by ice and conditions are very difficult.)
Interesting Post By Anglers
Jordanelle is good for perch, rainbowsFlaming Gorge treats boy to big mack
Scofield good but spotty
Yuba is good for perch
Tips on targeting walleye through the ice
Outdoor ethics
KUTV
- Winter Fly Fishing On The Colorado River
- Lee's Ferry: A Place For Almost Anything
- A History Of Lee's Ferry
- Travel Guide: Horseshoe Bend
- Killing Animals From Your Computer Still Legal In Utah
DWR
- Bison coming to the Book Cliffs
- Changes in black bear permits
- See bald eagles Feb. 2 and Feb. 9
- Cougar country—ten tips to stay safe
- Big game applications due by Jan. 31
Salt Lake Tribune
- Consultant hired to create master plan for Utah Lake
- Trophy-class buck illegally killed on the Henry Mountains
- Ski outing of the week
- Bird sighting
- Recreation roundup
- The outsider: Bald Eagle Days, avalanche safety (with video)
- Outdoor notebook: Utah WinterCross, Bald Eagle Days and more (with video)
- Rookie skiers encounter a steep learning curve on their first outing in Utah powder - Hook shot
- Stroll by the silvery moonlight
- Backcountry Awareness Week includes safety clinics, fundraiser
- Where is it?
- Ten ways to tread lightly while snomobiling
- Being prepared in avalanche territory can be difference between 'a rescue and a recovery' (with video)
- Sherpas' bodies may be tuned to Everest
- Outdoor industry sees teens as business' future
- Outdoor retailers kick off winter trade show
- U. researchers find that dust is melting the state's 'Greatest snow on Earth'
Deseret News
- Pushing the limit: Riders should be aware of avalanche danger
- Alta Ski Area: Resort offers superb powder skiing
- Know facts about Utah avalanches
- California gym tries to entice teens with video games, personal trainers
- Ray Grass: So much outdoors stuff to see at market
- Outdoor notes
- Outdoor Retailer trade show begins at Snowbasin
- Avalanche kills man in Big Sky backcountry
Provo Herald
- Canine to the rescue
- Springville opens winter park
- Two chances to see bald eagles Feb. 3 and Feb. 9
- Utah offers great hunting experiences for rabbit hunters
Regional
- Urban Fishing Makes a Splash in Tucson
- State launches new license system - Deer Migrate In Search Of Food
- Harsh winter hard on Wyoming mule deer
- Wildlife need less stress from people in winter
- Reflections - Grandpa's prowess - as fisherman and grandfather
- Catching a Utah rainbow
- Zebras mussel in on Lake Pueblo
- Sustaining hunting and fishing tradition
- A helpful compact: It’s time Alaska joined wildlife violator network
- Wildlife groups, energy firms debate development
- Hubbard Glacier refuses to fade away
- Nutreco acquires US fish feed company
- Fish the Shoshone River, but don't drink it
- DENTRY: Another winter tradition comes to Denver
- N. Idaho man sentenced for shooting swimming deer
- Lander crowd wonders how Game and Fish will pay for delisting wolf
- Wyoming Game and Fish Department present wolf plan
- Howling Over Federal Plan to Expand Wolf Killing
- Gray Wolf Returns to Oregon
- Crying wolf, or using castion?
- Agents kill 2 wolves near Hall
- Wolves in delisting cross hairs
What's New
We've posted a new article about our recent rock art safari to Black Dragon and Petroglyph canyons.
Upcoming Events
St. George Winter Bird Festival, Jan 25-27, St. George. This annual festival is presented by Red Cliffs Audubon Society, at the Tonaquint Nature Center & Park. Unique daytime activities include: Presentations, Workshops, Kid's activities, Exhibits, Sales, and Field trips. Evening programs & banquet with keynote speaker. Designed for beginning and experienced birders. 435-673-0996
Bald Eagle Day, Feb 2 & Feb 9, from 9 am through 4 pm. Bald Eagle day is split between two Saturdays: Feb. 2 and Feb 9. Observe bald eagles and chat with DWR biologists. Events are held at Fountain Green Fish Hatchery, Split Mountain (north of Jensen in eastern Utah) and Cedar Valley (northwest of Cedar City).
Western Hunting and Conservation Expo runs February 6-9 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
Sportsmans Vacation & RV Show, Feb 7-10, South Towne Expo Center. See new motor homes, tent trailers, custom vans, 5th wheels, campers and SUVs.
See our full events report