01-25-2013, 08:39 PM
I disagree with the notion that the general fishing at Scofield is poor.
I averaged more fish on trips to Scofield (from shore) than any other lake this year.
It is true that compared to other popular lakes in the general area (Strawberry, Deer Creek, etc) the size of the trout is smaller.
And the fishing certainly is not as fast as it is at, say, Fish Lake.
But it is also not just the Tigers that are trophy quality up there.
We caught three Cutthrout in the 24" class up there, the largest just over 25".
And a Brown was caught in late Fall rivaling the size of my Tiger.
The reason I like Scofield the way it is -- is precisely because it is a UNIQUE experience.
Honestly, I think I live in Freshwater fishing heaven in Northern Utah County.
Within an hour and change of pulling the boat I can get completely different fishing experiences with Deer Creek, Strawberry, Yuba, Utah Lake, and Scofield.
I personally am not interested in Scofield being a Strawberry-lite. I like having the option of a lake with real trophy potential in the mix.
But that's just me.
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I averaged more fish on trips to Scofield (from shore) than any other lake this year.
It is true that compared to other popular lakes in the general area (Strawberry, Deer Creek, etc) the size of the trout is smaller.
And the fishing certainly is not as fast as it is at, say, Fish Lake.
But it is also not just the Tigers that are trophy quality up there.
We caught three Cutthrout in the 24" class up there, the largest just over 25".
And a Brown was caught in late Fall rivaling the size of my Tiger.
The reason I like Scofield the way it is -- is precisely because it is a UNIQUE experience.
Honestly, I think I live in Freshwater fishing heaven in Northern Utah County.
Within an hour and change of pulling the boat I can get completely different fishing experiences with Deer Creek, Strawberry, Yuba, Utah Lake, and Scofield.
I personally am not interested in Scofield being a Strawberry-lite. I like having the option of a lake with real trophy potential in the mix.
But that's just me.
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