Buddy's Fishing Guide - This Week

Our friend Buddy brought in a new fishing guide for this week - as you might imagine, the water temp at Ute Lake is considerably colder than when you were here in July or September, but we still have some activity. We're all looking forward to the holidays, and hoping you and your's are keeping warm and healthy.

Here's Buddy's report and advice this week:

Constant cold weather for the last two weeks has dropped water temperatures on Ute Reservior into the high to mid 40 degree range. The general trend is for the fish to move deeper as water temps continue to drop, although some good fish are still being caught at mid depths. You must be persistent in looking for fish and trust your electronics!

Largemouth Bass: deeper trees (25 - 40') at the mouth of covers near the main river channel. Cast large chrome spoons and count down to the tops of the trees or vertical jig large spoons or blade baits over the tops of trees. The bite will just feel heavy on the line. Set the hook - it might be a fish or a snag. One note: I did catch two largemouths in 5' of water on broken rock near deep water very late in the sunny afternoon. The rock warms a few degrees to attract the bass. lure was a 1/8 ounce white Marabou jig. fishing like tihs can be very hit and miss now.

Walleye, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish: These can all be found together or in close proximity of each other now. I caught Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Channel Cat at 26' in one area and I caught the same plus White Bass at 54' in another area. Try white or chartreuse slab spoons or bladebaits. The bite will just be a heavy feeling on the line.

Thanks Buddy for updating us on what's happening on and under the water this week! We always appreciate the info you bring us.