03-28-2003, 05:36 PM
This is not the same lake as Bottle Hollow. That lake is visible from highway 40 in Fort Duchesne (not Duchesne). I'll try to give directions, but they may just be confusing. The lake used to be State. It was Lake Borham then. The state gave back some land to the UTE Tribe that included the lake. They renamed it Midview. This is the time of year that Alan (current Smallmouth record holder) starts fishing the lake. His wife says he doesn't even bother bringing any home to cook unless they are about 4lbs. or more. I know he uses crawdad brown tubes and around a 2/0 hook. He showed me the jigs, but I don't know how he is rigging beyond that. He also told me that the lake is almost without structure, so you have to find the small depressions out in the lake to find the big guys.
Follow Highway 40 out of Duchesne towards Roosevelt. Somewhere around 15-20 miles you will cross a bridge and come up on a sign for Bridgeland. Turn left towards Bridgeland. I haven't taken this road so I'm not sure how far it is to the metal bridge from the turn. Cross the metal bridge and take the next right. As you get to the top of the hill, you will see Midview out to your right. I know that they are planning work on this bridge, but I don't know when.
Here is a second way in case the bridge is out.
On highway 40 as you are just leaving Duchesne, you will see a triangular section of grass on your left and a road that turns to the left over the river around the 40MPH sign. Turn left and follow that road out through the boonies for at least 10 miles, probably more. You will pass a church on your left and see a metal bridge in front of you. There is a left turn just before the bridge. Take it and as you get to the top of the hill, you can see Midview out to your right.
It is a UTE Tribal lake and you will need a tribal permit. I don't know the day fees, but the annual is $65 this year. There is also a $10 a day boat launch pass that you need for anything larger than a float tube. This includes pontoons, I asked. The UTE Tribe does not work on Friday, or I would call and ask them the fee amounts. Hope it helps.
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Follow Highway 40 out of Duchesne towards Roosevelt. Somewhere around 15-20 miles you will cross a bridge and come up on a sign for Bridgeland. Turn left towards Bridgeland. I haven't taken this road so I'm not sure how far it is to the metal bridge from the turn. Cross the metal bridge and take the next right. As you get to the top of the hill, you will see Midview out to your right. I know that they are planning work on this bridge, but I don't know when.
Here is a second way in case the bridge is out.
On highway 40 as you are just leaving Duchesne, you will see a triangular section of grass on your left and a road that turns to the left over the river around the 40MPH sign. Turn left and follow that road out through the boonies for at least 10 miles, probably more. You will pass a church on your left and see a metal bridge in front of you. There is a left turn just before the bridge. Take it and as you get to the top of the hill, you can see Midview out to your right.
It is a UTE Tribal lake and you will need a tribal permit. I don't know the day fees, but the annual is $65 this year. There is also a $10 a day boat launch pass that you need for anything larger than a float tube. This includes pontoons, I asked. The UTE Tribe does not work on Friday, or I would call and ask them the fee amounts. Hope it helps.
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