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Scofield Fishing Report
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013 03:44
New Utah Record Tiger Trout Caught At ScofieldWritten by Dave Webb
I've been hearing reports of a monster tiger trout caught through the ice at Scofield Reservoir. And it now appears the fish is a new Utah record. Brett Prettyman tracked down details and published them in this blog. Here are a couple quotes: The monster trout, officially weighed and measured today by a DWR fisheries biologist at the Springville office, shattered the record set last year, tipping the scales at 18 pounds and four ounces. The tiger, a hybrid between a brook and a brown trout, was 32 3/4 inches long and caught by Chris Nilson of Benjamin. "That's a heck of fish and not that far from the world record," (DWR's Justin) Hart said of the 18-pounder. "I'd be curious to know if that was one of the first fish we stocked in 2005. If it is, imagine what we might see if those fish live a couple more…
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(Note: this article was provided by Utah's DWR) Great shore fishing is underway Scofield — Scofield Reservoir has lost its ice cap. That occurred this past Wednesday. And that means some fantastic trout fishing is about to begin. One of Utah's best trout fishing waters, Scofield Reservoir is just north of the town of Scofield in central Utah. The reservoir is only an hour's drive from Provo. From Salt Lake City, you can reach the reservoir in about 90 minutes. Stand on the shore; catch lots of fish Fishing at Scofield is usually best just after the ice leaves the reservoir. That's when hungry trout, trapped under an ice sheet all winter long, finally gain access to food that's on or near the water's surface. Access to food and a surging metabolism create a feeding frenzy of sorts among the fish. Insects aren't active until later in the spring, so…
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(Note: This article was provided by Utah's DWR) Great shore fishing should start soon Scofield -- Scofield Reservoir is on the verge of losing its ice cap. And that means some fantastic trout fishing is about to begin. If the weather stays warm, wildlife officers expect a ring of open water to appear near the shoreline by April 20. One of Utah’s best trout fishing waters, Scofield Reservoir is just north of the town of Scofield in central Utah. The reservoir is only an hour’s drive from Provo. From Salt Lake City, you can reach the reservoir in about 90 minutes. Stand on the shore; catch lots of fish Fishing at Scofield is usually best just after the ice leaves the reservoir. That's when hungry trout, trapped under an ice sheet all winter long, finally gain access to food that’s on or near the water's surface. Access to food and…
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