02-11-2004, 12:41 AM
Chester,
I'm originally from Wyoming (Kemmerer) and my dad still lives there. I've made several trips there and he goes at least once a week.
Ice fishing has been slow this year at Fontenelle and has been now for the last couple of years (ice off and fall are still AWESOME). If you do go, white/red hair jigs having been working the best. White foxees w/ pink heads are a good sub. Ice is thick and temps are similiar to Strawberry, but the wind can blow. The dam is always a good bet, but a popular one.
If you go there, have a fish finder and go right up against the cliffs. The water is deep 60+ feet and you will need to locate where they are suspended in the thermals. The east side usually produces more fish and better action, plus less people. One thing to keep in mind is that the dam is closed to travel (since 9-11). You can still get to the other side via the river a little further south. Grab a map or if you know where Fontenelle is (actual little subdivision/store), stop in there and ask them how to get across. Probably easier than my lame explanation. Usually anywhere is decent along that side, but try to get into the 20-30 ft range. There is a bench that runs along about that depth and they hang on it all along that side.
Also, as a side note, if you are willing to make a big trip, look into the Gorge. My dad has been going there since Fontenelle is slow and doing rather well.
Good luck and tight lines!
F4F
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I'm originally from Wyoming (Kemmerer) and my dad still lives there. I've made several trips there and he goes at least once a week.
Ice fishing has been slow this year at Fontenelle and has been now for the last couple of years (ice off and fall are still AWESOME). If you do go, white/red hair jigs having been working the best. White foxees w/ pink heads are a good sub. Ice is thick and temps are similiar to Strawberry, but the wind can blow. The dam is always a good bet, but a popular one.
If you go there, have a fish finder and go right up against the cliffs. The water is deep 60+ feet and you will need to locate where they are suspended in the thermals. The east side usually produces more fish and better action, plus less people. One thing to keep in mind is that the dam is closed to travel (since 9-11). You can still get to the other side via the river a little further south. Grab a map or if you know where Fontenelle is (actual little subdivision/store), stop in there and ask them how to get across. Probably easier than my lame explanation. Usually anywhere is decent along that side, but try to get into the 20-30 ft range. There is a bench that runs along about that depth and they hang on it all along that side.
Also, as a side note, if you are willing to make a big trip, look into the Gorge. My dad has been going there since Fontenelle is slow and doing rather well.
Good luck and tight lines!
F4F
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