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Show rrMvww I I e I Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday August 27, 2002 7A T Drouglrt conditions continue to effect Utah Wildlife. "Due to drought conditions, many of the streams currently have extremely low flows, reports Louis Berg, southeastem region aquatics man-ager. Tondtown Creek (tributary to Scofield Reservoir), Upper Gooseberry Creek (tributary to Gooseberry Reservoir), and Up- per HuntingtonBoulger (tribu- taries to Electric Lake) are all ex- amples. Many of the fish in these waters have been or probably will be lost On Aug.14, the daily trout limit al Electric Lake in was increased to ei fish. The restriction, which required anglers to use artificial flies and hues oily, was removed The new limit and removal of tackle restrictions will remain in effect through Dec 31. On Jan. 1, 2003 the regulations set by the Utah Wildlife Board for 2003 will become effective. "A fish kill is in progress at Wjgfey Springs Reseivoir, stated Berg, 'live fish are lethargic and probably not very willing to bite. The same situation occurred last year, over an extended period, and resulted in an almost complete kill offish in the lake. Anglers who catch fish here should keep them accoridng to the legal limit, rather than releasing them tobewasted Earlier this month, a case of . swimmers itch was confirmed to have occurred at Goosebeiy Reservoir. For more information on swimmers itch, please refer to die Gooseberry Reservoir portion of this fishing report. Where have fishing limits been relaxed? The following is a quick guide to newly placed fishing lim- The newlimit at Electric Lake is eight fish. Thdde restrictions, re- quiring anglers to use artificial flies or lures only, have been suspended This change will remain in effect until the end of the year. Fishing regulations recently changed at Duck Fork Reservoir. Anglers may now keep up to 16 trout, and they may use any legal bait. These regulations are in effect until the rad of September. Anglers are allowed to keep sre largemouth bass, SO bluegill, and eight trout at Gigliotti Pond This change will remain in effect until Sept 1. The daily bag and possession limits have been doubled at Cleveland and Miller Flat reservoirs, Ken's Lake, Lloyd's Lake, Monticello Lake, and Recapture Reservoir. These regulations are gencychange in fishing regulations has been made at Electric Lake," remarks Louis Berg. This lake is expected to become empty in February. Anglers may now take a limit of eight fish and may use any legal bait Formerly the limit was two fish and anglers were required to use artificial flies or lures. The changes, intended to hety prevent the wasting of fish, will remain in effect until Jan. 1, 2003." fknron Resemic Little pressure and generally slow fishing conditions. Anglers are encouraged to harvest the illegally introduced brook trout, which may eventually overpopulate the lake, resulting in small fish in poor condition. Gigliodi Pond. The pond is completely drained and the DWR is currently working oa repairs. The pemd could be filled as early as the end of this week however, this process will take place in several stages to ensure mat no leaks remain. After the pond is completely filled, blugill, bass and trout will all be stocked. This is expected to take place within about a month. Gooseberry Reservoir. An angler contracted swimmers itch at Gooseberry Reservoir earlier in August. Swimmers itch is an itching dermatitis due to penetration into the skin of larval forms of schistosomes (trematode worms and flukes). Although extremely annoying, swimmers itch is neither communicable nor fatal. Antihistamines can be used to help alleviate the itching and topical steroid creams may reduce the swelling. The itching and swelling generally persist for several days. If someon is believed to have swimmers itch, consult a doctor and ratify a public health official. Huntington Creek. Fishing success has been spotty with baits has been and lures. much betterwith a size 12 Prince nymph. Renegade or Ugly. The limit is two trout in the fly only zone, which is on a portion of the Right Fork. Anglers on the Left Fork of the Huntington must use artificial flics or lures. Harvest of brown trout on the left fork is encouraged, where the limit is four Lower Fish Creek. Flows remain moderate. Aquatic vegetation is thick along the shoreline. Fishing has been good for fly anglers walking the middle of the channd and casting toward the shore. The prince nymph has been an effective fly pattern. Most trout are less than 14 inches. From the railroad bridge approximately one mile below the Scofield Reservoir Fly-fishi- ng in effect until Nov. 1. Abqfo Mountains. Foy Reservoir continues to provide good fishing with PowerBait. Lures are also working in the morning and evening. Morning and evening fishing has been good at Monticello Reservoir, where die limit has been raised to eight fish, fish. until Nov. L FowerBait is foe most effective offering. Spinners work in the morning and evening. Fishing is fair with PowerBait at Handing number three. Recapture Reservoir offersfeir trout filling with PowerBaiL At Recapture, the daily bag and possession limit has been doubled for all game fish until Nov. LThe daily bagand limits for aD game fish have also been doubled at Lloyds Lake until Nov. L due to low water conditions and expected loss of fish. Benches Pond. Fishing has unbeen slow from til late afternoon. DWR recommends that anglers use dry flies in die early morning and evening. Baits have not been very effective. Blue Lake (by Grassy Lake). Access is Walk-i-n or by ATV. The lake was not stocked this year. Boulger Pond. Fishing has been slow with baits. Tty dry flies pas-sessio- cannot be launched Anglers are encouraged to release all larger splake for control of the abundant er. its. ' ing about 16 inches and tiger trout about 10 indies. Worms appear to be the best bait The new daily big limit is 16 fish. Anglers may use any legal bait, lure or fly pat- tern. Lots of fish remain to be caught before the rotenone treat- ment project in The shoreline is somewhat muddy but still accessible. Beginning Oct 1, harvest of cutthroat trout will be prohibited to protect newly stocked Colorado River cutthroat trout Tkkle restrictions requir- ing the use of artificial flies or hires will also take effect at that time. 'Electric Lake. "An emer- - Huntington North Reservoir fishing craditiowefonit is two bass. Adi bass over 12 inches must be immediately released. Huntington Reservoir (near the top of Huntington Canyon). Fish are deep this time of year. Anglers fishing during the day need to get their fly, hue or bait down to a depth of about 20 feet Tiger trout range up to about IS indies. Release of tiger trout is encouraged so that fish can grow huger. Any brown trout caugfrt should be harvested. The reservoir is dosed to the possession of cutthroat trout and trout with cutthroat markings. Joes Uley Reservoir: Virtually no fishing pressure. Due to extremely low water levels, boats n mid-momi- dam Marriage Counseling Hypnotherapy Ideological Evaluation Organizational Consulting James A. Ferro PhJ. rnirl ftyrlmlnjM NOW SERVING THE CARBONIEMERY AREA Call 38 for appte. 435-260-- 11 RQ Bck 32S. Moab, UT 84532 offish. Cutthroat trout are averag- - lowerlake. At Bullfrog groups of surface feeding stripers are feeding calmly over the same wide area. It is not really a boil but reminds me of trout jumping in a mountain lake. Casting surface lures or shallow running crankbaits in a random pattern around the boat works well for scattered fish. Look for boils at the Bullfrog tire breakwater at mornings first light. Then head up Bullfrog Bay to Crappie Cove which is the first cove on the right past the houseboat buoy field. This is perhaps the most consistent spot for boils. There are also boils uptake as far as Bouy 99 and down lake to the mouth of Lake Canyon. Most of these boils are quick and it may be difficult to get dose enough to cast before the &h go down. The stripers have been relocated in the lowerlake. They can be caught on anchovies fished at 35 feet in the buck of Navajo where main dianneldepth is 60 feet Look for the water to change color from dear to green. Stripers and some shad are holding in the quarter mile king green water section but not further back in the brown water which is too warm and shallow. Equal success came on weighted and unweighted anchovy baits. It helped to slowly reel the bait back to the boat after letting it hit bottom. This occured close to the canyon wall in the shade near a 40 foot ledge. Some of the fish were caught as shallow as 15 feet The upper San Juan has good fishing for all species. Boils have been seen from Piute Canyon upstream to Zahn Bay early morning and late evening. Water shal- - fower than 35 feet is not as good as places where main channel depth is 60 feet Spencers camp is a good starting point Smallmoulh fishing was better today than it was last week. The first good smallmouth point that was fished was in Navajo which produced three bass in four casts using a five inch watermelon colored senko hooked right in the middle (wacky rigged). The 1 1 inch bass ate the whole thing and were hooked fairly deep. If trying this rig for the first time remember not to jerk when the fish is felt Just start reeling and gradually apply more pressure as the fish gets closer to the boat Catfishing is great both night and day. These bottom sweepers are prowling most sandy beaches and can be readily caught in big numbers with chicken liver, live worms or anchovies. downstream to the confluence with the White River, only artificial flies and lures may be used. Miller Flat Reservoir. Fishhas been fair with Roostertails ing or a fly and bubble. The daily bag and possession limits have been raised to eight trout to help anglers harvest the trout before the reservoir drains Petes Hole. Fishing has been excellent with an olive woofy bugger in the evening. Bait fishermen have had only foir success. The re has been the Jake's most effective spinner. The daily bag and possession limit is four Spin-a-Lu- trout Potters Ponds. Fishing success remains fair to good. A bear has been frequenting the campground. Please keepadean camp- site and don't leave fish or entrails behind. ' Scofield Reservoir. Shoreline fishing has become difficult due to the low water level and aquatic vegetation. The west shoreline and the entire reservoir south ofthe island are swamp-likAngleis in boats have had limited success. Fly fishermen in float tubes have done well at dusk with lymph patterns. The average fish size is about IS inches. All tributaries are open to fishing. Willow Reservoir. Fishing success has been slow. Early mom-bfi- ia provide, UK b re-e. Wrigley Springs Reservoir. Fishing continues to be veiy good away from the shoreline which is thick with aquatic vegetation. Angles have had good success with a e. fly and bubble or Jake's Fly fishermen should tiy a damsel fly imitation. Lake PuwelL Updated Aug. 15 by Wayne Gustaveson, DWR Lake Powell project leader. The lake elevation is 3,631 M&L and die water temperature is 79 to 85 degrees RrenheiL Striper boil craziness is calming down. At one point last week- tons have been changed to accommodate to the water loss. These regulations will remain in effect until January 2003. Spin-a-Lur- end 17 mi Mcwa-OiMsra- ii boats surrounded one striper boil in the main channel near Hite while other boats watched the action with amazement Heavy fishing pressure has kept the stripers from hitting the surface as often and perhaps spread them out Boils are not as big, don't last as long and are more widespread than last week, but they will continue as long as shad are plentiful. Scattered boils stretch from Hite to Good Hope and from Bullfrog to Lake Canyon. The upper San Juan is good from Piute Canyon to Zahn Bay. There are even some boils seen in the lower lake but and Family ftychotherapy Nov. 1. Anglers are encouraged to harvest the fish before the reservoir drains. Fishing has been fair for anglers using PowerBait or worms. Duck Fork Reservoir. An-- POOL PLAYERS WANTED Deadline Sept. 3 for Winter League. 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