GAME FISH OF UTAHWARM WATER

Burbot Illegally introduced into Flaming Gorge Must kill every Burbot caught Feed on eggs/young Lake Trout

Spawn under the ice (most aggressive) Great meat- takes like lobster?

Up to two feet in length

Fishing techniques: Fish near the bottom Use sucker meat

Common Carp Many in Utah Lake, Jordan River Cause problems- stir up silty bottom,

compete with native species

Can be extremely large Found in slow moving & poor water

Fishing Techniques: Fish along reeds Bread White

June Sucker Located: Utah Lake & Provo River Endangered species Feeds on vegetation- suspended

Largemouth Bass Location: Utah Lake, Lake Powell, Deer

Creek Extremely popular sport fish HUGE MOUTH- no teeth Feed on fish, rodents, amphibians

Found near structure= rocks, stumps, docks

Fishing Techniques: Topwater Spinner Baits Rubber Worms Rapalas

Small Mouth Bass Location: Lake Powell, Deer Creek,

Flaming Gorge, Starvation Reservoir

Feed mainly on crawdads

Very popular sport fish.

Fishing Techniques:Find rocky banksFish slowly along the bottomSinking worm