Sorry rgfixit I'm not familar with your neck of the woods. Live in northern B.C. Canada. Usually any deep lake up here holds them. If the lake warms up to much in summer then they would not inhabit that lake. Yes they are very tasty, in fact I would rate it #1. Even in front of walleye & salmon. You could check with your local game authority there. I find these guys an excellent source of info. If not then they could direct you to someone on the know. GOOD LUCK. P.S. I thought I had a great life then I was introduced to my wifes deep fried burbot. Now I'm living, & fishing.