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Thursday Dec 25
Tis the season for ice fishing. The best report comes from Otter Creek, where action has been very good for big rainbow trout.
Strawberry has also been good and the main lake should now have safe ice. But test carefully before betting your life - there may yet be spots with thin or soft ice.
Jordanelle, Rockport, Echo and Deer Creek have had unsafe ice. That should change during the next few days, and fishing should be good, but use caution.
Fish Lake will also become solid about now and it should offer great ice fishing.
Utah Lake has safe ice in some harbor areas.
Flaming Gorge north end has safe ice in spots and good burbot and rainbows. Lake trout fishing is spotty through the ice. The Utah side may or may not ice up.
See our:
- How-to ice fishing articles
- Location map showing popular ice fishing waters
- Ice fishing photos
- Strawberry has good fishing but beware of thin ice
- Otter Creek has hot ice fishing for big bows
- Palisade Reservoir has good ice fishing
- Mantua ice fishing is spotty for perch and trout
- Scofield is good early in the morning
- Scofield yields beautiful 21-inch tiger trout
- Causey produces huge brown through the ice
- Flaming Gorge has good burbot fishing
- Utah Lake AF Harbor has safe ice
- 10 most influential fishing products of the past 75 years
- Ice fishing near-tragedy at Devils Creek Reservoir
- Lake Powell merry Christmas
DWR Wildlife News
- Trout limit changes at Scofield, Panguitch Lake
KUTV
- Two Snowmobilers Die In Avalanche
- Avalanche Hits In-bounds Trail At Solitude
- Field Guide: California Condor
- Utah startup hits geothermal jackpot
Salt Lake Tribune
- Two snowmobilers die in Cache County avalanche
- Skier escapes snow slide outside Park City
- Ski advisory: Good snow, bad roads
- Senator attacks EPA coal-power ruling
- The big game of moving mammals
- Prettyman: Wrestling pronghorn a mix of chaos, kindness
- Congress, economy slow Ogden River restoration to a trickle
- Outdoor Notebook: Join mountaineers for Snowbird's annual Summit Gala
- Feds asked to reconsider 'poster wolf'
- Ice below and sky above
- Many homes on the range for Utah's big game herds
- Gray wolves star attraction of Yellowstone winter
- No signs of arson or dead fish after Lake Powell fire
Deseret News
- Avalanche danger elevated in Utah
- 2 snowmobilers die in Cache County avalanche
- New tunnels connect to Ogden-area trails
- High court decides in favor of SUWA
- BLM auction plans in jeopardy
- 58 House members urge Obama to scrap lease sales in Utah
- Activist's protest bids could be bought by environmental groups
- State's tourism ad budget may be cut
- Free lunch: Alive, happy to be out of that creek
- 2 nearly die after party at Idaho hot springs
- American Fork man among 'hero of year' nominees
Other
- Avalanche kills college student and newlywed
- Rivers group pans Forest Service report
Regional
- Hunting, fishing licenses expire Dec. 31
- Wintertime outdoor adventures will cure cabin fever
- A hundred antelopes moved in from Utah
- Top Ten Dinosaur Discovery And Fossil Finds Of 2008
- Idaho's St. Joe River made for fall fishing
- Game and Fish spells out department wolf regulations
- Kootenai Tribe Rescuing Sturgeon Population
- Sage grouse decision could be pushed to summer
- Casper birders brave the elements in the Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count
- Snow has positives for hunters
- Bales are free to feed pheasants
- Conservation Coalition Releases 2009 Policy Agenda
- New hunt changes elk migration habits
- Outdoor Outlook: Winter blackmouth season almost here
- Hunter fined $15000 following conviction
- Ice Fishing Safety Tips
- Fish rap: Wildhorse Reservoir has ice fishing
- Fishing Report for Lake Tahoe area
Merry Christmas!
Upcoming Events:
Scofield ice fishing tournament, Dec 27. The third annual Scofield Fishing Tournament is Dec. 27. Pre-registration has now ended.
Basic Snowshoe Clinic, Jan 5, Wasatch Mountain State Park (Midway, Utah). Join park staff for a free basic snowshoe clinic from 9 am to noon, to explore the roots of snowshoeing, types of snowshoes, health benefits, and techniques. We will begin with an indoor discussion at the Educational Yurt, followed by practical experience in the park to learn the basics of moving on snowshoes. Bring your own snowshoes, or rent some from the park. To register, or for more information, call Wendy at (435) 654-1791.
Free Skiing and Snowshoeing, January 10, 9 A.M.-5 P.M., Soldier Hollow. Soldier Hollow is teaming up with Snow Industries America to give Winter Trails- free skiing and snowshoeing to people! To promote healthy lifestyles, they are providing this service at over 100 venues in the United States and Canada. No fee, arrive at Soldier Hollow (Midway, Utah) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information call 435-645-3666.
Basic Snowshoeing at Hailstone, Jan 12, Jordanelle State Park (Heber, Utah). Join the Park Naturalist from 10 am- noon to learn the benefits of snowshoeing as a lifelong physical activity, basic snowshoeing skills and techniques. We will begin at the Visitors Center and conclude with a walk through the park. Snowshoes are available. Day use fees apply. For more information and to RSVP call (435) 649-9540.
Polar Plunge, Jan 19, Hyrum State Park. This is a Law Enforcement Special Olympic sponsored plunge (jump) into Hyrum Lake.
Cinder Cone Hike, 10-11:30 am Jan 19, Snow Canyon State Park (Ivins, Utah). Learn about volcanoes and the volcanic activity responsible for the lava flows in the park. Hike to the top of the Snow Canyon cinder cone during this 1.5-mile round-trip hike. Space is limited. Registration required.
Star Gazing Party, Jan 24, Snow Canyon State Park (Ivins, Utah). Join Laura Cotts, guest astronomer from SUU, for a starry evening in the Canyon! Learn about several winter constellations, as well as stories about the night sky. Space is limited; registration required. Saturday, January 24 6:30- 8 pm. To register for this activity, or to request more information, contact park staff by calling (435) 628-2255.
Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo, Feb 4-8, South Towne Expo Center. See all the latest boats, other watercraft and accessories.
See our events calendar- Good Fishing, Dave Webb