Burbot fishing

[godevilalaska]

Fishing is tough when you have to put up with scenery like this.

The Burbot were big and plentiful.

 

[Water_Gremlin]

I hear burbot is the poor mans lobster. I caught one on Montana Creek one time, it was nasty and it stunk some horrible. If it tastes anything like Ling Cod it cant be that bad.

 

[godevilalaska]

Burbot

Burbot

The burbot I've eaten from the Tanana and Yukon were as good as Halibut and nearly as good as a Minnesota Walleye.

 

[AK Trout]

Poor mans lobster

Poor mans lobster

It is poors mans lobster and its soooooo good, I could eat that stuff all day! A friend and I pulled some nice fish ranging from about 30-32in this year during the winter. Cooked those babies up....good eating right there!!

 

[burbotmaster]

burbot are really tasty

burbot are really tasty

hello burbot fishers
i am the bubotmaster ,i fish on the chisana river and i have caught some really big fish and even state records for alaska,the fish are ugly but they taste good.....cut them up in 1inch squares and a little flour and season and but that in a little oil and bang you got dinner ...add a beer or two ,then you have dinner for two..mark

 

[null20072]

Howdy Stu

Wish we had burbot here in our river...

Hey, them new 35 horse shallow drive are just super nice motors for our shallow and silty water, we had a ton of fun with them, thanks for your great service and patience with not so smart folks

 

[jfrinkster]

check this burbot

check this burbot

here is one a buddy of mine caught

 

[broncoformudv]

That is one huge burbot!

 

[JediMasterSalmonSlayer]

Great photos...thanks for posting. Were they caught with rod and reel or set line?

TSS

 

[ARKY]

methods

methods

I moved up here in December of last year. I really want to do some burbot fishing this winter. I am from Arkansas and have never fished for them, someone told me I can catch them just like I catch catfish back home. How true is that. I would appreciate it if anyone can offer advice on tactics,gear, tips, and patterns of the fish. I am not asking for a place to catch them. People should earn their own fish!! Thanks for any info.

 

[AKDSLDOG]

ahhhhhh, burby season is coming fast, I can't wait! I like to fish them after the first of the year, brrrrrrrrr.

 

[garnede]

I moved up here in December of last year. I really want to do some burbot fishing this winter. I am from Arkansas and have never fished for them, someone told me I can catch them just like I catch catfish back home. How true is that. I would appreciate it if anyone can offer advice on tactics,gear, tips, and patterns of the fish. I am not asking for a place to catch them. People should earn their own fish!! Thanks for any info.

That is right. but for stink bait I use old roe instead of chicken livers.

 

[Akbrownsfan]

I fish board traps overnight. I can't remember off the top of my head how many you can fish? You have to check them next day.

I use 2x4s cut about 12 inches long. I tie a small line to that. I put a leader on that line with a big hook. I put old smelt or troll herring on the hook. I come back in the morning and beat the ice off the 2x4 and open the hole back up. Pull it in and see if you have a burbot.

I hear on Big lake you can jig them as you can't baitfish. Also your name and address must be written on the traps.

 

[big_dog60]

you have to check the regs because set lines are not leagal every where.

 

[Alaska Gray]

Great pic everyone.

 

[BAZOOKAJOE]

I heard they are good if you boil chunks in sprite (poor mans lobster). Never have eaten one myself.

 

[Mark]

you have to check the regs because set lines are not leagal every where.

THIS IS TRUE.

There are very few lakes (non-flowing waters) where set lines are still legal. In fact, I don't know of any. You must "closely attend" the line (and I suggest you read the definition of "closely attend" very "closely").

 

[Alaskan Salmon Sith]

Dennis,

It really depends on where you are fishing at...ie Tanana River Drainage, Yukon Drainage, etc.

Here is what I've dug up around our area of the Greatland

Tanana River drainage—lakes:​

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Burbot set lines may not be used in Clearwater, Fielding, Harding, “T”, or
Tangle lakes.​

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In all other lakes in the Tanana River drainage, burbot set lines may only be​

used October 15–May 15.

There are only 5 lakes where we cant use set lines for burbot and they only require checking once per 24 hour period.

 

[JediMasterSalmonSlayer]

OK...that answered nothing I was asking? But thanks for trying.

I was asking "godevilalaska" if he caught his burbot in his photo on rod/reel or set line....not wether you can use a set line or where. I am an idiot for not clicking the little quote box reply.

I would use a light sabre myself. YawYaYaYaw

TSS

 

[Alaskan Salmon Sith]

OK...that answered nothing I was asking? But thanks for trying.

I was asking "godevilalaska" if he caught his burbot in his photo on rod/reel or set line....not wether you can use a set line or where. I am an idiot for not clicking the little quote box reply.

I would use a light sabre myself. YawYaYaYaw

TSS

LMAO! I'll see you in the morning!