02-06-2008, 03:46 AM
Welcome to Cache Valley! Newton is a great reservoir...but it's still on the rebound from being dried up many years in a row. I've ice fished it only twice this winter and a few buddies have fished it also. There is 11" of ice right now and just about anywhere along the dam and west side is great perch fishing. The perch are still small however because they haven't had much time to grow since being killed off. You will catch as many 5-6" perch as you want if you just fish an ice fly with a mealy or waxie. There are also bluegill, bass, musky, and a few catfish. Back around 1999-00 there were loads of big crappie but i haven't caught any out there since it drained. Never fished cutler in winter. If you're looking to stay close to cache valley i'd think about going to the idaho side, you can fish five rods and it's great trout fishing. 40 min drive to several reservoirs! PM me if you want some sweet info on idaho!
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