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Utah DWR Southeastern Region Fishing Report
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GENERAL: It's that time of year when ice fishing safety precautions must be observed. Fish with one or more of your friends. Each angler should carry his own set of ice picks. The party should bring along a rescue rope tied to a floatation device. Walk in the tracks of other anglers. Drill one or more test holes, before venturing out too far. Last weekend, an ice angler nearly drowned when he fell through the ice at Millsite State Park. Luckily, he was seen and rescued by Kelly Farnsworth of Orangeville.

HUNTINGTON NORTH STATE PARK: State Park Manager Dan Richards reports that fishing was good for rainbows up to two pounds with brightly colored jigs, tipped with a crawler. The reservoir is filling and shoreline ice is thin. Anglers should take along a ladder to help them get on and off the ice pack.

JOE'S VALLEY RESERVOIR: Two weeks ago, Aquatics Manager Paul Birdsey fished with a friend and caught a total of seven fish, all under the slot limit. Paul experimented with a variety of tackle, but found that green and white glow bugs or jigging-style swim baits tipped with chub meat seemed to work best. Paul fished depths ranging from 10 to 30 feet. The shallower water seemed to produce the most action. Most fish were caught within two feet of the ice. DWR Habitat Specialist Duane Swasey fished the same day at Seely Cove in five to 15 feet of water. He had best success with small jigs or spoons tipped with chub meat. His biggest fish was a 17-inch splake. This water has special regulations. Please refer to the Fishing Guidebook.

LAKE POWELL: Visit www.wayneswords.com for the latest fishing report, provided by Wayne Gustaveson, DWR project leader.

MILLSITE RESERVOIR: A near drowning occurred last weekend. Kelly Farnsworth of Orangeville rescued an ice fisherman, who had fallen through the ice. State Park Manager Dan Richards explained that recent warm weather had created some pockets of open water. Please exercise extreme caution! Fishing success was good with jigs and mealworms.

SAN JUAN COUNTY: Sergeant J. Shirley reported that ice fishing was good at Blanding #4 with jigs and bait. Aquatics Biologist Darek Elverud fished Ken's Lake last weekend. The lake level was rising with only a skiff of ice around the shoreline. Ice off is expected to occur this week.

SCOFIELD RESERVOIR: Aquatics Program Manager Paul Birdsey spoke with an angler, who fished last Friday in the dam channel. The man fished in 12 feet of water with green glow bugs, tipped with crawlers. The party of two caught 20 fish in two hours. They quit once the wind came up. Last weekend one angler's thread on www.bigfishtackle.com reported non-stop action with a small glow-white tube jig, tipped with bait. His catch consisted entirely of rainbows in two size classes: 15 to 19 inches and seven to eight inches. The angler fished in 20 feet of water on the east side about 100 yards from shore.

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