Idaho Fish Report

Ice is safest on the south end, where it's four to six inches thick. It's only about three inches thick from just north of Lakeside to Mackinaw. There is also six inches of ice in the narrow neck on the north end, but snow makes access difficult. There is open water between Bowery Haven and Joe Bush. The north end also has some large cracks that you should avoid. It's easy to be overconfident with snow on the ice, so you should check thickness before venturing out too far. Fishing is good to excellent for perch and small trout near the weedline in depths of 15-25 feet. Larger rainbows and splake can be caught at 25-35 feet down (on the bottom or suspended over deeper water). Lake trout can be caught on the bottom in 70-100 feet of water, but it requires a lot of patience. Sonar can be very helpful in deep water, whether you're fishing on the bottom or suspended. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife are hosting a free perch fishing tournament on January 24. Call the Fish Lake Lodge at 435-638-1000 for up-to-date conditions and fishing reports.