Utahns: Quick Question - Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum

Way*Mo · 07-15-2011, 01:22 AM

I recently went spearfishing for the first time on a trip to Virginia. I am interested in getting into it here at home (Utah), and have a couple of questions. Is it possible/reasonable to try and spearfish at the legal lakes/resevoirs here without a boat? If it is any other important info you would like to share would be appreciated.

Paul Benson · 07-15-2011, 08:50 AM

What part of Utah?

bltpyro · 07-15-2011, 09:35 AM

Definitely. Shore diving works fine. Most of the time you have to stay by the shore anyways because it gets too dark too deep, especially in Deer Creek. Depending on the light at 35+ feet it gets black. There are plenty of places to put in, but the downfall is you can't change locations as easy.

Way*Mo · 07-15-2011, 02:00 PM

Thanks. I'm in Salt Lake, so I figure I'd be a Deer Creek most of the time.

inshanity · 07-16-2011, 01:52 PM

Boat is always better, but I shore dive all the time at deer creek. Starvation and Flaming gorge aren't as easy, but I've found some decent spots. Fish Lake is the best shore diving lake in the state in my opinion.

element · 07-16-2011, 03:24 PM

Please read the entire fishing proclamation and make sure you know the rules. Please play nice so we can keep spear-fishing open in Utah.
Thanks!

*CCR Josh* · 07-18-2011, 11:22 PM

I hunt from both the shore and a boat. It can definitely be done, sometimes a boat just makes it much easier to cover more ground and scope out more spots.

P.S. I don't want to hijack this post, but if you are looking for a friendly group event, Dive Addicts is hosting a group shoot/competition at Fish Lake on Aug 6th. There will be people of all different abilities and experience. Here is the facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147620058646307

old fat guy · 07-20-2011, 11:23 AM

I do MOST of my spearing from the shore and it has provided much more spearing time rather than taking care of the boat time! By the way, I have a 17 foot inflatable for sale needs a long shaft motor probably 25hp plus!


Home	Tournaments	Calendar	Weather	Merchandise	Sponsors

07-15-2011, 01:22 AM	#1
Way*Mo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2	Utahns: Quick Question I recently went spearfishing for the first time on a trip to Virginia. I am interested in getting into it here at home (Utah), and have a couple of questions. Is it possible/reasonable to try and spearfish at the legal lakes/resevoirs here without a boat? If it is any other important info you would like to share would be appreciated.

07-15-2011, 08:50 AM	#2
Paul Benson Mi nombre es Ben Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Laramie/Vernal Posts: 439	Re: Utahns: Quick Question What part of Utah?

07-15-2011, 09:35 AM	#3
bltpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 58	Re: Utahns: Quick Question Definitely. Shore diving works fine. Most of the time you have to stay by the shore anyways because it gets too dark too deep, especially in Deer Creek. Depending on the light at 35+ feet it gets black. There are plenty of places to put in, but the downfall is you can't change locations as easy.

07-15-2011, 02:00 PM	#4
Way*Mo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Utahns: Quick Question Thanks. I'm in Salt Lake, so I figure I'd be a Deer Creek most of the time.

07-16-2011, 01:52 PM	#5
inshanity Shane Andersen Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 451	Re: Utahns: Quick Question Boat is always better, but I shore dive all the time at deer creek. Starvation and Flaming gorge aren't as easy, but I've found some decent spots. Fish Lake is the best shore diving lake in the state in my opinion.

07-16-2011, 03:24 PM	#6
element Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 517	Re: Utahns: Quick Question Please read the entire fishing proclamation and make sure you know the rules. Please play nice so we can keep spear-fishing open in Utah. Thanks!

07-18-2011, 11:22 PM	#7
CCR Josh Sponsor Join Date: May 2011 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 326	Re: Utahns: Quick Question I hunt from both the shore and a boat. It can definitely be done, sometimes a boat just makes it much easier to cover more ground and scope out more spots. P.S. I don't want to hijack this post, but if you are looking for a friendly group event, Dive Addicts is hosting a group shoot/competition at Fish Lake on Aug 6th. There will be people of all different abilities and experience. Here is the facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147620058646307 __________________ Josh CCR, Cave & Trimix Training and F.I.I. Freediving! EMAIL ME Our online store is down during a major facelift, email me for a quote or to make an order!

07-20-2011, 11:23 AM	#8
old fat guy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 22	Re: Utahns: Quick Question I do MOST of my spearing from the shore and it has provided much more spearing time rather than taking care of the boat time! By the way, I have a 17 foot inflatable for sale needs a long shaft motor probably 25hp plus! __________________ http://www.AtlantisDivers.com http://www.UtahSpearfishing.com ><(((((> ><((((((> ><((((((>* *><((((((> ><((((((>*

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: