Does Utah lake usually freeze up every winter?

[gonfishn]

So I was just called to be a "Varsity Coach" which I learned is another name for "scout master" for the 14 & 15 year old kids. This group are not highly motivated about outdoor activities so I'm struggling to come up with ideas to get them interested in anything other than computer games. I usually ice fish strawberry, current creek, and scofield and never pay any attention to utah lake or tibble creek. I really don't want to foot the $ for gas to take them very far away (apparently we have no budget) for fear they will not tolerate it for very long, but I would like them to have a good introductory experience. I don't care what type of fish or the size, I would just like to get them some exposure and hope to plant a seed of interest in outdoor activities. I think starvation perch would be ideal, but as I said before I don't want to invest that much time & $ in their first experience. So I'm wondering if those of you who fish utah lake or tibble (or other suggestions) in the winter can give me any pointers on getting these youth onto some fish this winter? I hope this isn't too soon to be asking to get some good info, but thank you in advance for anything you guys are willing to share.
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