The fish appeared to be scattered at different depths. A few black bass were taken on worms, spinner baits and top water lures fished in the shallows while others were taken off points by anglers using drop shot and split shot rigs. It was the same with walleye and white bass. Some anglers reported catching walleye at 30-to-50 feet with spoons and reef runners while others were taken on jointed Rapalas in 9-to-12 feet of water. Most of the white bass caught were taken by anglers fishing for walleye.

Fish Species: walleye and bass
Bait Used: Gulp, Reef Runners and Gilmore Jumpers
Tackle Used:
Method Used: trolling and casting
Water Depth: 6-60
Water Temperature: 59-65
Wind Direction: varied
Wind Speed: varied
Ute Walleye
Ute Walleye

Ute Largmeouth
Ute Largmeouth


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About The Author: Captain Brian Stangel

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Bio: Brian Stangel has fished many different bodies of water since 1975 growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, spending many summers on the waters of Green Bay and the Door County Peninsula. Brian moved to New Mexico in 1993 and took up his passion of fishing again in 2001 after a short break. He discovered many untapped resources, not just fishing, but also in the promotion of products and educating people on how to use them. New Mexico has a unique environment and Brian has brought many techniques to the area not previously seen. His willingness to educate and help people is apparent from his website and his on the water experiences that he writes about.

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