Otter Creek

[TS30]

If anyone is willing to divulge....when does Otter Creek usually come ice free? It seems to me the beginning of March. Is that true?
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[Smokerdog]

Middle of March is about right. Ice is still 12 to 14" . Edges are getting a little soft. Was down there today, beautiful sunny day. Fishing a little slow but still managed our limits (two of us). No monsters all were between 1 1/2 and 2 lbs. Fished in 24 feet, fish were all caught at around 10 feet, using a Vexilar. Drove home past Piute, its about 30% ice off. A few people bank fishing.
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[larryp]

thanks for the report, not bad looking fish.
im planning a final trip to otter on the 27th.
i was gong to go to Piute but doesnt sound to good,
I think ill take a couple of 8 foot planks with me.
thanks again for the report.
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[wormandbobber]

The section of stream above the reservoir on public land can also be good that time of year--depending on snow/run off conditions. Give it a try even if HB187 passes![]
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