Burbot ice fishing is booming during late ice. Once overlooked, these freshwater cod are now one of the most compelling targets of the season.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 2004, there were only 50 surviving burbot in the Kootenai River system. Dam construction and over-fishing caused a decline in ...

The region's anglers looking to stave off cabin fever are encouraged to try burbot fishing on the Kootenai River Burbot are shifting from deep pools to shallower areas as winter spawning approaches.

In 2004, there were only 50 surviving burbot in the Kootenai River system. Dam construction and over-fishing caused a decline in the burbot population. The combined efforts of the Ktunaxa Nation ...