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The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense.


 


Ruby Lake NWR Report
by NDOW, JANUARY 18, 2018
Ruby Lake NWR

With the warm temperatures there is no ice here and fishing has been good depending upon the day and location.  Small spinners and minnow imitations were producing some fish for spin fishermen, but fly rodders were doing better.  Fly rodders should be using hare’s ears, pheasant tails, prince nymphs, midge patterns, eggs and egg sucking leeches. Best places to fish...
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Jiggs/Zunino Reservoir
by NDOW, JANUARY 18, 2018
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir)

What ice is here should also be considered unsafe with some open water for shore fishing, though with the projected cooler temps that may disappear.  There is an aerator to cut down on winter mortality and due to the aerator, don’t expect safe ice here at all, even if the temperatures fall.   Anglers should use the same presentations as at...
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Illipah Reservoir Report
by NDOW, JANUARY 18, 2018
Illipah Reservoir

At last report Jakes Creek is covered with five inches of good hard clear ice. The ice is extremely slick, so take care walking on it.  There were no signs of anyone fishing the lake so we have no report on fishing conditions.
Coming Lake Report
by NDOW, JANUARY 18, 2018
Comins Lake

The north lake has unsafe ice with some open water.  The south lake has around three to four and a half inches of ice with some open water at the extreme south end.  Drill test holes before venturing too far onto the lake.  Expect the south lake ice to stabilize with the projected colder temperatures of the next week.
Cave Lake Report
by NDOW, JANUARY 18, 2018
Cave Lake

There is approximately four inches of ice here, so drill some test holes before venturing too far from shore.  Expect open water at the inlet end.  The ice should start improving with the forecast colder temperatures and there will be a determination this weekend as to whether next weekend’s Rotary Club Ice Fishing Derby will be held.  That being said,...
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Angel Lake Report
by NDOW, JANUARY 18, 2018
Angel Lake

The lake is ice covered and the road to Angel Lake is closed.  There will be no more fishing reports until late next spring or early summer depending upon winter conditions.
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