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When The Weather's Nice,
Go Fishing

We're moving into the time of year when some days will be warm and very nice, and others will be cold and miserable. Hard to plan ahead. Best to stay flexible and fish when conditions are favorable.

Taking my own advice, I tried fly fishing today. Took a long lunch hour and fished the Lower Provo. I was particularly careful because I didn't want to go back to work smelling like fish. Turns out I didn't need to worry.

I was hurrying, trying to get the most out of my limited time. Cast a bead-head haresear into a likely spot and let it drift down toward an overhang. Bingo, I got snagged. Swept my rod up a couple times and broke off the nymph.

Tied on another and almost instantly got it snagged on the backcast. Jerked it and broke off the nymph. I was trying 6X tippet, trying to fool those picky browns.

Climbing over some snow-covered logs, I broke through the crust and slipped. I had my line in my hand and jammed in hook into my right index finger. Deep. Had to grab the hook with forceps and twist to get it out. Ouch.

By then my time was up. Still, it was fun getting out, wading and casting.

I'm scheduled to hike in Arches National Park next weekend, if the weather cooperates. Need to take photos in the backcountry. I'm starting to worry about snow and cold down there. Recent storms have hit hard in southeastern Utah and Moab still has some snow. When we've been in the mid or upper 40s, they have been in the low or mid 30s.

Southwestern Utah has been sunny and nice. If I can't do Arches, maybe I'll head that direction.

I'm scheduled to jeep and hike The Maze in Canyonlands in early March. Hopefully, conditions will be back to normal by then.

Events

Bald Eagle Day
This is a wonderful family activity that gives you a chance to view bald eagles in their natural setting. Watch them soar the sky and hunt in the fields. Spotting scopes will be set up. Driving map of Sanpete Valley will be given out, highlighting the best areas to view the eagles. There will be displays, pamphlets; volunteers and biologists will be available to answer questions. Bring Binoculars and cameras, however, a high power telephoto lens is a must if you choose to photograph, so the birds aren’t disturbed. The best times to see the greatest number of eagles is usually from 2 to 4 o’clock. Dress warmly and wear water proof boots. 445-3472

Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo
Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo, Feb 11-14, 2010, South Towne Expo Center, Salt Lake City

- Dave
Fishing Overview
Weather has been warm enough it may soften low-elevation ice. Use care if you get on Deer Creek or Willard Bay. Those waters normally open up in late February or early March. They may open up a bit earlier than normal if we get more warm weather.

Walleye fishing will start to pick up once the ice is off, and become good by mid or late March.

Still lots of good ice fishing going on, and all of our trout and perch waters. Very good reports have come from Deer Creek this week. Fish Lake continues to have the best action, both fish numbers and size of fish. Best success comes if you move away from the easily accessible spots.

Fly fishing will gradually improve now and become quite good in late March. Not much snow along most of our major streams. Ice is a problem in some spots, but it will be melting soon. Midges are hatching and provide some surface action, best during the warmest part of the day. Standard nymphs are working along the bottom.

Best Reservoirs for Ice Fishing
- Deer Creek for trout and perch
- Strawberry for rainbows and cutthroat
- Flaming Gorge for trout and burbot (upper section has ice)
- Pelican Lake for bluegill & other species
- Red Fleet Reservoir for trout and bluegill
- Steinaker for trout and bluegill
- Hyrum Reservoir for trout
- Rockport Reservoir for trout
- Pineview for small perch
- Scofield for small trout
- Fish Lake for trout, perch
- Mill Meadow for perch
- Navajo Lake for splake

Interesting Posts
- Colorado below Lake Mead offers big winter stripers
- Lake Powell schedule of bass tournaments
- Big Sand Wash has good ice fishing
- Lower Provo is good casting jigs with a spinning rod
- Deer Creek is good for perch, some rainbows
- Deer Creek good for rainbows
- Meal Meadow is fast for perch, some trout
- Strawberry trout caught on chicken noodle soup
- Utah Lake ice fishing for catfish

News Reports

DWR Utah Wildlife News

- Growing interest in poisonous snakes
- See thousands of snow geese
- Turkey permits

KUTV
- Beaver Creek Lodge
- Burbot Bash
- What Family Of Fish Do Burbot Belong To?
- Utah Field Guide: Bald Eagle
- Fish Tech Tip: Winter Whitefish

Deseret News
- Utah wildlife officials to reintroduce cutthroat trout to creeks
- Zion sets record for number of visits
- Get look at big birds before they fly away
- Utah Legislature: Senate passes wolf control bill

Salt Lake Tribune
- Strawberry big, beautiful rainbow through the ice
- Glen Canyon flush shows dam remains a sand trap
- Outdoor notebook: Spot birds and help researchers during Great Backyard Bird Count
- Cross country skiing: Round Valley trails a hot spot
- Discount lift tickets to raise funds for Utah Avalanche Center
- Where is it?
- Bird sighting: Chukar
- Bill would ask to delist wolf in Utah
- Hook shot: Pattie Easton's successful Salmon River fishing trip
- Out takes: Wild sheep in Utah's Newfoundland Mountains
- Great Salt Lake's mercury source can't hide forever
- Documentary: Strong views on Utah wilderness
- Cross country skiing: Exploring a hidden treasure at Bryce

Other
- Millions of unwanted carp removed from Utah Lake
- Global warming could garner federal protection for Utah's 'pika'
- Dinosaur site celebrates 10 years

Regional
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- Going to the Well Too Often
- Quota reached, Idaho closes another wolf hunting zone
- A thief strikes Idaho Fish and Game
- Fish & Game Looking for Poachers in Power County
- Idaho man's Web site names wolf hunters
- I Wonder: How do they decide where to put deer crossing signs?
- Montana: More Bison for Ted Turner
- 2010 Wyoming Big Game Application Period Now Underway
- Trouble in conservation-ville: Hungry sea otters compete with fishermen for sea urchins in California waters
- Magic City Fly Fishers Expo coming to Billings
- Dream Stream Area May Be Named After Charlie Meyers