Show Utah's s 's ice fishing Ice fishing in Utah is somewhat limited because of the number of lakes and reservoirs open to year-round year fishing There are however a al growing number of frozen- frozen water enthusiasts and time first fishermen taking to the ice Weather as in most outdoor activities plays an important role in the length of the season a and d in the amount of available water to fish Obviously the earlier cold weather hits the sooner lakes will freeze over and the sooner Ice fishermen can drill their holes and begin probing the depths for hungry winter fish SEVERAL SPOTS are favorites among Utah ice fishermen Flaming Gorge is known to produce good ice fishing once it has hall frozen over as has Lake Canyon Lake Utah Lake and Bear Dear Lake Some less frequented spots Include Yuba where mostly perch are caught Pelican Lake for bluegill and Navajo Lake which is closed during May but experiences some Ice fishing when it is frozen As with most fishing holes these waters have their good days and their bad But Dut to those who know the secrets they have produced good winter fish and fun Utah law requires that fishermen have only one fishing device in the water at a time and attend to it at all ali times This eliminates many of the complex rigs util utilized ed In other i Icy h waters in the country but some insist that it is the best way anyhow Most Utah anglers use either worms or cheese for bait ANGLERS intending to participate in winter fishing pastimes are urged to exercise extreme caution when going out onto the ice-covered ice waters especially when taking vehicles such as snowmobiles onto the ice The thickness and strength of the ice should be carefully tested Fishermen should think about safety too when drilling or chopping holes in the ice The hole should not be made too large in order to avoid the possibility of stumbling into an unseen hole In addition participants should be aware of the possible dangers of exposure and hypothermic hypothermia conditions while fishing on the ice Be lie certain that clothing is warm at least partially wind-proof wind and that it will repell wetness When winds add to the chill factor cover vital heat body-heat areas such ashead as ashead ashead head wrists back of neck and ankles IF AN accident should occur and a fellow sportsman falls Calls through the Ice remember to offer help by extending a pole or rope or article of clothing Keep weight evenly distributed on the Ice b by spreading arms and legs as you move toward the hole Use extreme caution It Is vital to the victim that warmth and dry clothing be found as soon as po possible If no other source is |