The DWR is keeping ice fishing enthusiasts informed of upcoming events: Hosted by Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge and sponsored by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the third annual Mac Attack Fishing Derby is geared toward helping control the population of small lake trout, under 25 inches, at Flaming Gorge. This contest will be held on January 14th and registration is $50. Anglers who catch a tagged lake trout and turn in the tag automatically win a cash prize. Other drawings for prizes are also available for registered participants, including the heaviest team weight for lake trout under 25-inches, the heaviest weight for an individual lake trout under 19-inches and for catching the biggest burbot. Learn the rules of the contest and register online at the Buckboard Marina website. Steinaker State Park and the DWR are partnering to host an ice fishing tournament specifically for youth coming up. The event will be held Saturday, January 21st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Steinaker State Park. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest fish overall, the heaviest fish for each age bracket, the smallest fish for each age bracket and the first fish turned in. The event is free and Uintah County Tourism will be paying the state parks entrance fee for one vehicle per participant. All participants must register on Eventbrite by January 18th.
