Flaming Gorge 12/29

[joshmobile]

We went up to Lost Dog last night and fished through most of the night. The ice is about a foot deep now. We only caught 3 Burbot and a Lake Trout. In the morning we drove by Buckboard and there was a couple of people fishing on the ice. I think it will me more than thick enough for the Burbot Bash.
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[PACKFAN]

Looks like a set of ice cleets may be required.
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[fishn_w_allday]

May be heading up to the Gorge this weekend and will most likely be staying in Manila. Haven't done much ice fishing on the Gorge so not really too sure where to start. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance....
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[UTFSHR]

Do a "burbot" search on this forum and you will find ample information.

Right now the north of Buckboard is where you will find ice.

If you are driving from Manilla, take the road east out of town (Hwy 43 which turns into Wyoming 530). Follow that North until you see the Buckboard Marina.

You can fish there, or continue north another 5 or so miles to Lost Dog.

The Lost Dog turn off is not well marked. You will need to look for the brown forrest service road marker on the right (East) side of the road. It is marked by a sign with the numbers 11 denoting the "Forest Service Road 11".

Travel east on FS11 until you see access to the ice. This has been a popular area to target burbot. The key is to find rocky, shallow areas. Right now the bots are preparing to spawn in the rocks. They also find crayfish dinner there. There is no reason to drill holes 30 feet from another angler. Spread out and work to locate the fish. Try to be as quiet as possible. When you are fishing in 10 feet of water, four wheelers, loud talking, dogs, etc. can deter the fish below.

Hope this helps.
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[fishn_w_allday]

Thanks a bunch for the detailed information...
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[fishley]

to much light is your biggest problem......................................when not catching them shut down your light's and watch what happen's.the damn things are on every inch of shore line and under damn near every rock. i dont think the noise is as big a factor as the light but what would i know.
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[UTFSHR]

I think that reducing or elimating the light inside your tent is a great idea. Especially when burbot move into the shallows as the sun goes down and the light decreases.

Thanks for the pointer. I guess the LED christmas lights are staying home!

I hope to be up there this weekend.
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