Where to take the Scouts fishing?

[SkinnyLynnie]

I've got a bunch of 11-12 year old Boy Scouts who have been working on the Fishing merit badge. They've done all the "academic" part, learning the parts and types of rods and reels, the various types of lures and baits, the Outdoor Code and fishing regulations, etc. Now it's time for some fun. They need to go fishing and catch something. Then they'll really be "hooked." I'd like to take them somewhere where their chances of success are pretty good and where they can take a fish home, clean it, cook it, and eat it (one of the requirements). Some of them want to go to Strawberry, but I'm afraid they will have trouble catching fish there--especially ones that they can keep. I'm also worried that the colder temperatures and rough conditions in the higher elevations this time of year might turn some of the younger, tender boys off from future fishing. I checked out Manila Pond yesterday (which they are draining and where the limit has been raised to 8 fish per day), but there were people elbow to elbow around the shoreline. That's not my idea of a good outdoor experience for Scouts either. Besides, I don't think the other people would appreciate having a group of energetic, somewhat ADD boys show up. I've also thought about Utah Lake, where there are lots of different types of fish they could catch, but I'm not sure what effect the cooler weather has had on the bite lately. I'd love to hear BFT members' suggestions on where I could take these Scouts. We live in Provo, and we can't drive many hours to get to a good fishing spot. I have a good fishing boat, or we could fish from shore, or both. What are your suggestions???
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