Strawberry to teach Scouts to Ice Fish on Saturday

[mlyonsden]

We have a group of 6-10 scouts and 4-6 leaders. Most have never ice fished. They asked me to help them on Saturday morning. I am not a very good at ice fishing but I am willing to try. If any of you true ice fishermen/women are going to be at Strawberry and would like to help me it would be greatly appreciated. They are planning on Mud Creek area. Some of the scouts and leaders are spending the night but I will be joining them in the morning (chicken, yes!!!). Any pointers to help in their success would also be appreciated. Thanks
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[Flycasting]

I wish I could go.

My advice would be to NOT go to Mudcreek if possible. I would go to Strawberry Marina and walk west towards the campground. []
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[macscabin]

I STRONGLY second that motion.
Also stop in at the marina and ask questions They are always helpful.
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[mlyonsden]

Is there any place near the marina to build snow caves or pitch a tent or two? Thanks for the suggestion.
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[Flycasting]

[]There are campgrounds just west of the marina. When I was there last week, the roads in the campground were plowed.

To be honest, I don't think there is enough snow for good snow caves... maybe you could build igloos, but the snow in most areas is only about 1-2 ft deep.

I would reccomend calling up to the marina prior to going. They are very helpful, and should be able to give you some info regarding the campgrounds.
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[Igottabigone]

There is not enough snow anywhere in the Strawberry Valley to build snow caves. 1 ft maybe 2 at most. The snow is not deep enough to cover the sage brush. It has been a different year for snow up there. If you want to build snow caves you would have to stay around Daniels Summitt and even then you are pushing it for snow depth. As far as fishing goes, Mudcreek like others have said is not the best place to be. If you have sleds or are willing to walk a ways try the Bryants for area.
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