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05-27-2015, 09:29 AM | #451 |
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Re: Utah Visibility Overview (please contribute!)
FWIW, here is a report on Starvation a while back.
I dove at Starvation on May 4th near the campground by the dam. Saw lots of Smallmouth and few Walleye. I didn't have NP gloves, so my time in the water was limited to about an hour before my hands got too cold. The Bass were shallow, but the few Walleye I saw were about 45 feet deep. I talked to a fisherman who said most of the Walleye were spawing and in the tributories and in the creeks still. The water temp was 49 degrees. The next few days, I dove Lake Powell which was much warmer. The temps were in the low to mid 60s. I saw much more fish near the Halls Crossing area where I kayaked. Cheers
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05-27-2015, 11:16 AM | #452 | |
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05-27-2015, 11:42 AM | #453 |
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So the water is clear enough at Halls Crossing?
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05-27-2015, 04:44 PM | #454 |
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At Starvation I was at the State Park near the twon of Duchesne. They have two separate areas to camp. The one near the boat ramp has full hookups, very nice restrooms and paved sites. The second area is primative with sand and pit toilets. There are plenty of good places to dive from the shore within the primative area. This park is located on the E part of the lake, close to the dam (which typically has the best vis). Steel, I had good vis at Halls Crossing - much better than I had at Bullfrog. I used a kayak which limited my traveling distances . Wind was an issue for me at Bullforg! So, I made the 160 mi trip from BF to HC. At HC, I paddled around to the left of the boat ramp into the large cove. The shoreline was solid rock and this area was protected from the wind. (It's a loong walk from the parking lot to the water, lol) Lots of Stripers along the black rock wall. Vis on top was 10-15'. There was a noteable temp change at about 25 and clearer water below. I found the Walleye mostly in the 25-35 range. All of the above info is now about 3 weeks old, (hence my FWIW comment) Good luck guys.
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05-28-2015, 04:34 PM | #455 |
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Re: Utah Visibility Overview (please contribute!)
Quick question for everyone. I am finally going to get out this weekend but I haven't decided where. I am thinking Deer Creek or Starvation. Which lake will be warmer? Anyone have an idea what temps I'm looking at? It sounds like starvation has the better chance to get some fish but Deer creek has bigger Walleye if they are around and its much closer. Let me know what you guys think.
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05-28-2015, 09:28 PM | #456 |
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Starvation will probably be a little warmer, but not by a whole lot. And I find the walleye in starvation are larger as an average in starvation than deer creek, the only trick is finding them this time of year.
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05-28-2015, 11:59 PM | #457 |
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Went to deer creek again today, don't have a dive watch yet so can't give an exact temperature but my best guess would be 52-53. Shot a few carp at 25-35 ft. Saw a few smallmouths in the shallows so hopefully the walleye will start showing up soon.
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05-31-2015, 02:39 PM | #458 |
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fYI whenever you see fishing game on the water in a boat at Deer Creek, part of their procedure is to take the water temperature.
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06-01-2015, 12:31 PM | #459 |
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I hit Deer Creek on Sunday afternoon. Vis was excellent, I could see bottom in 14 feet of water and it cleared up even more below 20-25 feet. Not many game fish around, saw a few decent small mouth but no walleye. I did find schools of carp over at carp cliff anywhere from 5-20 ft deep so I hope that means the walleye will be moving up soon. The water temp varied from spot to spot but I read 59-63 degrees. I think the temp on my boat is more accurate than my watch and that read 59-60. Wore a 2 pc 5mil suit and was perfect.
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06-07-2015, 01:09 PM | #460 |
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Hit deer creek this morning, vis was a nice 10-15 ft. Water temp of 60 with a pretty brutal thermocline and murk layer sitting around 33 feet. Saw zero walleye in a spot I usually do very well at this time of year, dunno how this season is going to turn out. Similar story at starvation last weekend as well
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06-20-2015, 06:10 PM | #461 |
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got a report from a friend who was out on Deer creek this morning. Still 10-15ft visibility, temp 66. Lots of bass and carp around and saw one walleye.
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06-20-2015, 11:57 PM | #462 |
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Deer Creek two days ago. Saw 3 Walleye, shot 1 1.5 ibs. The two others were about the same size. Strange to see so few walleye.
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06-21-2015, 06:13 PM | #463 |
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Fish lake vis 10 to a hazy 30. Best vis I've ever seen there. Muskie are gone from Joe's bush, but I did find where there are a few more. Holy Lake trout heaven right now, saw somewhere around fifty in the 2-5 lbs range. Didn't really want any trout, but couldn't help taking a hail Mary shot on a 15+ pounder, missed of course temp varied quite a bit. 3 thermoclines down to 50 feet. Temp from 52-60 degrees depth depending
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06-22-2015, 01:14 PM | #464 | |
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Nice! which side of the lake is best for shore entry for beginners? N,S,E,W?
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06-22-2015, 07:29 PM | #465 |
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Best spot for a shore entry for beginners would be Joe's Bush on the norther side of the lake just past the marina. It's a good place to snorkel around and see fish. Keep in mind fish lake is at 8800 feet above sea level and is harder, at least for me, to free dive. If you're going to chase Lake Trout you'll need a decent bottom time at depth, make sure you have someone spotting you on every dive. Dive safe and have fun
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