07-12-2013, 05:16 AM
07-13-2013, 04:33 PM
There is a Res in Tropic? Wow, wish I had known that on my last trip down in that area, is it very big? How far out of Tropic is it? Wish I could have been of some help but if you make it there, please post a report and pics of the res I'd love to see what the place looks like, thanks.
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07-13-2013, 06:52 PM
It is west of Bryce Canyon National Park down a 7 mile dirt road. It gets stocked by the DWR with trout. Use to camp there in the 90s but never fished it. Now with kids that like to fish thought it might be something to try while down there if it would be worth the time. The lake is 1 mile long by 0.2 mile across.
07-13-2013, 08:31 PM
Over the years there must have been some carry over fish in there that could be big by now, unless it is one of those lakes that are drawn down every year for irrigation. That is a good sized Res, not too wide but long. Since it is close to where you will be anyway, you might as well give it a try, there isn't too many places to fish in that area is there? I don't think we have many members that live in that area, so if no one else responds, try contacting the DNR and maybe they can answer your question or put you in contact with one of their officers in that area.
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07-14-2013, 04:59 AM
I grew up down that way. The reservoir is stocked every year and usually good for small rainbow. It never gets brought down enough to kill the fish. There's also some big cutthroat and browns in there. The real fun about that place is all the streams south of the reservoir. There's the east fork that feeds the lake and many side canyons with streams coming down them. All full of beaver ponds with brook and cutthroat, especially the further south you go. Plus it's some of the nicest camping spots in the state and since it's the paunsagant unit you get to see nice bucks and sometimes elk while you try out all the streams and take in the beautiful scenery much of which looks like Bryce canyon. Some nice trails to ride on the atv too!
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