Utah: Weighing Invasive Fish at Annual Burbot Bash

Weighing invasive fish at annual Burbot Bash

What: Known for its ugly face and tasty flesh, the eel-like burbot is a menace to the other fish in Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It has a huge appetite and sharp teeth that are carving into the reservoir’s sportfish populations. To do their part in combating this invasive fish — and have a chance at cash and prizes — hundreds of anglers will participate in the Burbot Bash from Jan. 29–31. DWR employees will be working at the fish weigh-in stations for the competition and will get a close look at all the fish that come in.

Reporters and photographers are invited to join DWR biologists at the Manila weigh-in station, get photos of the fish and learn more about the burbot problem. Note: Reporters and photographers should plan on following COVID-19 safety guidelines and will need to drive their own vehicles to the weigh-in site.

When: Jan. 30–31 from 8–10 a.m. each day

Where: The park pavilion in Manila, Utah (behind the rodeo grounds). Call the contact if you need additional directions or information.

Contact: Tonya Kieffer-Selby, 801-995-2972

NOTE:  Here in Wisconsin, those of us who live near Lake Michigan enjoy meals of Burbots  aka Lawyers.   It’s the poor man’s mock Lobster. Serve with melted butter, German Potato Salad and slaw with rye bread and onion on it.