Well after two days (nights) the results are pretty impressive. Contestants have harvested/checked-in a grand total of 1142 burbot, 4 of which have been tag recaptures. A total of 504 burbot were tagged in the reservoir. Tag recaptures are eluding to some pretty significant movement in the reservoir, including one fish moving up reservoir over 1-mile in just 8 days and another moving down reservoir about 1-mile in 9 days. The other two burbot were stationary, recaptured where they were tagged back in early November. Big fish so far is up to 31-inches and 6.37 lbs. Small fish (youth category) is a tiny 8.75-inches and 0.14 lbs. One-night catches have ranged all the way up to 38 fish per team.
Other than in some of the mid to lower lake bays, ice has now deteriorated below Holmes Crossing and anglers should use caution around edges and pressure ridges (as always). Up to this point, most of the fishing pressure has been on the west side of the reservoir. Fish were spread down both sides of the reservoir.
There's still time to register for the tournament which ends this Saturday, January 29th. Contact the Green River Chamber of Commerce (307)875-5711, Flaming Gorge Chamber of Commerce (435)277-0709, or Rock Spring Chamber of Commerce (307)362-3771 for more information and to register during the event.
Good luck!
