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Me and my bro are taking out a first time ice fisher to Starv this coming Saturday. He is a bit older and we are concerned about access for him. I am fairly confident we can catch fish around the bridge but we are unsure of how the hill is going to be for our guest. Our knowledge of that lake is minimal so we were hoping for some help with access info.
Having never been to Rabbit Gulch - is the access fairly mild and are the perch are hitting there?
Any other information on areas with decent access that we can get him into some fish would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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[cool][#0000FF]Rabbit Gulch is about the easiest access but it has not been producing good results for perch this winter. The best perch action remains in the deeper channels at several points around the lake...like on either side of the bridge.
However, if you get on the ice at Rabbit Gulch and head NE out into the channel...checking for depth and fish as you go...you will find some deeper water and some fish. But I suspect there are also some fish in shallower water in Rabbit Gulch by now...just nobody fishing for them. It is getting close to spawning time and that is a prime spawn area.
Rabbit Gulch is also usually pretty good for trout. In fact, some folks have reported catching trout in only a few feet of water at several spots around the lake. The spring spawning bows (sterile) in the lake will be spawning right about iceout and they are shallow over gravel.
There have also been good recent catches of perch from the deep channel out from Indian Bay. Follow the tracks from the easy access point at the end of old Hwy 40 road that goes down into the lake at that point.
Here are some maps, etc.
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I applaud the response by Tubedude. The help he offered is exactly what the spirit and intent of this blog is about. Thanks!
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I would recommend Indian Bay and access the deeper part of the bay by driving into the campground area on the south side (turn left before going down to the boat ramp area). This gets you close to the lake and near the deeper channel where the bite has been good for perch. Don't overlook shallower areas though especially early in the morning. Perch are beginning to get in the mood to spawn and I have seen and took video of schools of good sized perch in 30' of water.
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[#502800]Good on ya for taking him ....... Old isn't bad as long as you don't try to rush him ........ Old people can go anywhere anyone else can go, just not as fast ..... Take it easy and carry his stuff.[/#502800]
[#502800]Tube Dude just gave you the best maps in town, so have fun.[/#502800]
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As usual, TD, you have provided perdamnzackly what I am about to need. I intend to make a two or three day jaunt to Starvy this Spring sometime for walleye - and had no idea whatever about how to get down to the lake to launch my kayak.
I don't suppose there's anyplace in town that you could recommend in lieu of camping, eh? Or are the two motels I can find listed better suited for roaches than anglers?
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[cool][#0000FF]Very limited on hotel/motel accomodations in Duchesne. The only available rooms are usually booked with the local oil workers. You don't wanna try to get undisturbed rest under such conditions.
Slightly better might be Roosevelt...less than 10 miles up the road. Bigger with more restaurants and motels. Otherwise you can stay in Heber City and make the hour commute. Better than from your domicile but still a ride.
PMing you a more detailed writeup on Bunny Gulch. That is one of my favorite spots during the open water months. Lemme know when you plan to be there and I will try to join you. Best early season action on wallies is usually at the other end of the lake...at Knight Hollow.
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My brother and I stayed overnight a few weeks ago in Duchesne at the Duchesne River Inn. It's in town on the north side of the road. They were nearly full but we got a room late in the afternoon for $85.00. Like TD mentioned, they do have a bunch of the local oil and gas employees staying there for extended periods. The room was OK and there wasn't much noise. It saved us from going home and coming back the next day.
Concerning the original post on this thread, I also recommend accessing the lake at Indian Bay. The road is in good shape with very little snow cover. Our group fished in 42 to 50 feet of water on Friday and did very well. Like the other poster mentioned, take the left turn down near the lake and drive around the point on the south side of the bay. As you get to the first restroom there is a lane that goes almost to the water's edge. There is no hill to climb and it's only about 250 yards to where we were fishing. Just look for a concentration of recently drilled holes and you'll be in the general vicinity. I have a feeling there are perch all over that area. We didn't get many trout, but the other guys did catch a couple of walleye.
Good luck and let us know how you do. I'm hoping to get over there next week if the weather is decent.
Mike
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Lemme know when you plan to be there and I will try to join you.
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[#502800]Make it in the middle of the week and I could be persuaded to join in that action.[/#502800]
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Awesome info as usual TD! Thanks for your input and the input of the others that contributed info - much appreciated!
We will be sure to report on the day's events!
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