Palisades

[bodine11]

Has anyone been to palies fishing lately? How did you do and how are the ice conditions?
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[BrianID]

I haven't fished Palies Reservoir this winter but have fished there a number of times in the past. I wouldn't be surprised if you could find some safe ice to fish through during the next couple of weeks but I would be very cautious because the reservoir has been filling up.
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[bodine11]

Thanks for the info Brian. Whats your best guess at when the ice will break on Bear Lake? I'm guessing 1-2 weeks on the outside if the temp holds. I drove around it yesterday and its looking pretty rotten.
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[BrianID]

Looks like spring is finally here. Since I haven't seen Bear Lake as recently as you have then your guess is better than mine.
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[fish1on]

Some Utah folks fished it friday 10"-14". I was there this weekend and the shore is breaking up quick!! I would not fish it. My guess is about one more week of safe ice if you are a daring sole.
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[bodine11]

Thanks for the info fish1on. I cant wait for ice off. My boat is ready and raring to go. Maybe see ya out on the soft water.[]
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[BearLaker]

Is there even any water in Palies? As for Bear Lake I guy I work with had some problems with a warm spring last week at Cisco Beech and fell through.He must have nine lives as he made it through that ok.Just wet and cold.
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[bodine11]

According to the regional hydrometer palies is 30% full and filling. It was 30% last spring at ice off. I done fairly well fishing not as good as some years but better than others.
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[bodine11]

Here is the hydroligest report:


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[BearLaker]

Where did you get that cool map? Do they have one for the Southeast region? Bear Lake, Preston etc.
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[BrianID]

I posted a link to the website with that picture along with several other links that you may be interested in about a month ago on the Idaho board.
Here's the link to the website with the above picture.
http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/burtea.cfm
Here's a link to other drainages with similar maps.
http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/select.html
I've been looking for a website that had some of the other reservoir but haven't had any luck yet.
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[BearLaker]

Thanks. The Snake River drainage is a good one to keep an eye on.
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