Pelican Lake

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[cool][#0000ff]That is probably one of the best spots I have ever fished in the USA for LOTS of BIG bluegills. They readily take flies and most years there is a good crop of 9" to 10" fish.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The main downside, as you mentioned, is that it is way on the other side of Utah from Salt Lake, and it takes a lot of gas money even for us guys in Utah to get to it. But...it's only money.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As Therapist mentioned, bugs are a big negative too. Without a headnet you will inhale or swallow lots of extra "protein". The mosquitos can be fierce too. Not a good place to camp at night, even with a tightly closed tent or camper.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Another nasty little secret about Pelican is that it has the organism known as "swimmers' itch". You need to wear waders, even in warm weather, to keep the water away from your skin. Otherwise you will develop a rash and itching.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The final deterrent, for many people, is that a high percentage of the fish from Pelican are infested with white grubs...a flesh parasite that looks like maggots inside the flesh. They are easily removed when flilleting the fish, and are harmless if eaten, but they certainly ruin the appetite. A lot of guys practice catch and release just because they don't care to deal with the parasites.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Here are a couple of pics of Pelican 'gills.[/#0000ff]
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