Utah Fishing Reports
North of I-15

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Utah Fishing Reports North Revised 08-20-08 Hypertext gives a description of the lake and facilities available. Check proclamtion for details on restrictions as some may not be listed here. American Fork River Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) This river has light fishing pressure, and anglers report fair to good success with worms or small flies. (Aug 13) Light fishing pressure and fair to good fishing success with worms or small flies. (Jul 31) Anglers report fair to good fishing success with worms or small flies. Regulations Bear Lake Cisco, Cutthroat Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 31) Biologist Scott Tolentino reports that fishing has slowed for the summer, but overall success was fair for both cutthroat trout and lake trout. Anglers had the best luck for cutthroat by trolling or jigging in 60–70 feet of water off the east side at Val's Pump, at Second Point and off South Eden. Use Rapalas and spoons—those with rattles are doing better than those without. When vertical jigging, use half- to one-ounce jigs tipped with cisco or sucker/carp meat. You can also try for cutthroat trout by trolling parallel to the shore (off Cisco Beach), or by longlining from shore at either Cisco Beach or First Point. (Jul 25) According to Conservation Officer Casey McVay, anglers are having moderate success trolling for lake trout. Fish are in about 60 feet of water during the morning and late evening hours. Regulations Bear River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Cutthroat Trout, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Whitefish, Yellow Perch No recent reports. Big Sandwash Reservoir Brown Trout, Crayfish, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Anglers report fair to good fishing for rainbows. The trout have moved deeper to find cooler waters, so anglers should plan on fishing deep or during the cool hours. In the early morning and evening hours, try fishing top-water flies and lures, and use either a bubble or floating baits to clear the submerged vegetation and boulders. As the water warms, go deeper and use a floating bait or marshmallow to float your offering above the rocks and moss. The water is being drawn down, but there is still plenty of good fishing. (Aug 7) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows. The cool spring extended the season for trout in the upper waters, but now they are starting to move deeper. During the cool hours, try fishing top-water flies and lures, and use either a bubble or floating baits to clear the submerged vegetation and boulders. As the water warms, go deeper. The water is being drawn down, but there is still plenty of good fishing. Big Sandwash is one of three reservoirs participating in The Fox Family Fishing Event. Specially marked fish may be turned in for a prize. If you catch a fish marked with a red tag, bring the fish or its clipped tag (if you caught and released the fish) to one of the following locations: the main gate at Steinaker State Park, one of several local businesses advertised on the radio or the Division office in Vernal. For more information, contact KIFX radio at 435-789-5101. (Jul 23) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows. The cool spring extended the season for trout in the upper waters, but now they are starting to move deeper. During the cool hours, try fishing top-water flies and lures, and use either a bubble or floating baits to clear the submerged vegetation and boulders. As the water warms, go deeper. The water is being drawn down, but there is still plenty of good fishing. Big Sandwash is one of three reservoirs participating in The Fox Family Fishing Event. Specially marked fish may be turned in for a prize. If you catch a fish marked with a red tag, bring the fish or its clipped tag (if you caught and released the fish) to one of the following locations: the main gate at Steinaker State Park, one of several local businesses advertised on the radio or the Division office in Vernal. For more information, contact KIFX radio at 435-789-5101. Birch Creek Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jul 31) Dedicated Hunter Scott Walker reports that fishing is slow with light pressure. Anglers are having some success catching tiger trout and cutthroats using worms, PowerBait and a gold spinner in the mornings. (Jul 25) Fishing is very slow. Anglers report some success catching tiger trout with larger silver spinners. Blacksmith Fork River Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Dedicated Hunter Brandon Larsen reports low pressure for flyfishing. One angler caught three browns using a yellow attractor bug on top and trailing an orange San Juan worm about 18 inches below his surface fly. He caught fish that were between 10 and 14 inches long. (Aug 5) Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports the river is receiving very little pressure. The lone angler he interviewed was using a parachute adams fly and was planning to try a variety of nymphs. Water levels appeared to be perfect for fly fishing. SECOND DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris talked to an angler who had success catching a few 10- to 14-inch brown trout using a pan-fried matuka (size 14). The angler had also used grasshoppers. (Jul 31) Dedicated Hunter Kenneth Barclay reports fishing pressure is low. One fly fisherman interviewed was having success catching browns, using small pheasant tails and copper-johns. Another fly fisherman was having success catching browns and a cutthroat, using a size four Panther Martin (yellow bodied with red spots and a gold blade). Fish caught ranged from six to eight inches. (Jul 25) Anglers report good success using elk hair caddis or worms. Blue Mountains Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Bountiful Pond Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout (Aug 1) Joe R. of West Bountiful fished near the outlet in a group of 3 and caught 1 channel cat. "A Couple Of Bites. Only Snagged One" Regulations Brough Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Aug 14) Fishing was fair to good in the early morning and slow during the heat of the day. Fish have moved deeper to avoid the warm surface waters. (Aug 7) Fishing has continued to remain slow for rainbows and browns. Fish have moved deeper to avoid the warm surface waters. The best time to fish seems to be early morning, when the waters are cool. (Jul 23) Fishing has continued to remain slow for rainbows and browns. Fish have moved deeper to avoid the warm surface waters. The best time to fish seems to be early morning when the waters are cool. You may see slow catch rates on this "trophy" fishery because to get large fish, management has to restrict the population numbers. Regulations Brown's Draw Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish No recent reports. Bullock Reservoir Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybred) (Aug 14) The few reports we get indicate slow fishing for rainbows and fair success for warm water fish. (Aug 7) We have only had a few reports, and they indicate slow fishing for rainbows. Small boats can be launched from undeveloped sites near the dam. (Jul 23) The few reports we get indicate slow fishing for rainbows and fair success for warm water fish. Few tiger muskie are being taken. Regulations Burraston Ponds Albino Trout, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Fishing success is fair. Most anglers are using PowerBait. (Aug 13) The pond is stocked, and fishing success is fair. Most anglers are using PowerBait. (Jul 31) The pond is stocked, and fishing success is fair to good. Most anglers are using PowerBait. Regulations Calder Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Anglers report slow to fair fishing for some nice-sized, heavy fish. (Aug 7) Anglers report slow to fair fishing for some nice-sized, heavy fish. (Jul 23) Anglers report slow to fair fishing for some nice-sized, heavy fish. Recent surveys indicate a healthy population of fish survived the winter in Calder. Regulations Causey Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jul 31) Dedicated Hunter Scott Walker reports fishing is slow. Anglers report very few bites. One angler did have success catching an eight-inch rainbow from his boat. Regulations Chalk Creek Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Wild rainbows are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Best fishing is away from the campground and more heavily fished spots. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground. The North Fork provides a good spot for those willing to hike. Meadow Creek and Pioneer Creek are other small streams in the area that contain populations of small, wild trout. (Aug 1) Wild rainbows are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Best fishing is away from the campground and more heavily fished spots. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground. The North Fork provides a good spot for those willing to hike. Meadow Creek and Pioneer Creek are other small streams in the area that contain populations of small, wild trout. Clinton City Park Pond Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Corn Creek Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Wild brown trout are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground. (Aug 1) Wild brown trout are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground. Cottonwood Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jul 23) Division biologists recently moved smallmouth bass into Cottonwood to supplement the breeding population, which was decimated when the reservoir was drained. If you catch a smallmouth bass, please release it quickly. Regulations Crouse Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 7) Anglers report slow to fair fishing for some nice-sized, heavy fish. Currant Creek Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Currant Creek Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Recent reports from anglers are of fair to good fishing. Anglers who fish nearby streams also report good catch rates. (Aug 7) Recent reports from anglers are of fair to good fishing. All access roads are open. (Jul 23) Recent reports from anglers are of fair to good fishing. All access roads are open. Cutler Reservoir Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish No recent reports. Regulations Deer Creek Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch (Aug 20) School is now in session, and the boat traffic should lighten up a bit. Anglers report decent success for the three main species of fish: trout, walleye and bass. Many anglers are trolling very slowly, jigging or simply bottom fishing with bait. The key zone for trout and walleye is in 20–40 feet of water. Smallmouth bass tend to be a little shallower. (Aug 13) Water level still down a bit but no problems reported for launching. Many recreational boaters on the weekend after about 9:00 a.m. due to the continued warm weather. Once school begins and the weather cools over the next few weeks, the reservoir should be less crowded and fishing will pick up. Most trout anglers report at least fair success from both boat and shoreline in the early and late hours of the day. Pop-gear and a worm work well for boaters. Shoreline anglers are mostly using powerbait with slow to fair success. Bass success remains "fair" to "good." (Jul 31) There were lots of recreational boaters on the weekend after about 9 a.m. due to the hot weather. Most trout anglers report at least fair success from both boat and shoreline in the early and late hours of the day. Pop-gear and a worm work well for boaters. Shoreline anglers are mostly using PowerBait with slow to fair success. Bass success remains "fair" to "good." Regulations Duck Fork Reservoir Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 14) Fishing success has slowed down. The best action will be from a tube or 'toon. Try a dry fly, such as a renegade, in the evening. When fish aren't rising, a leech or woolly bugger may be more effective. A gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure is a good default lure for this water, where bait is prohibited. (Aug 6) Good fishing continues with a dry fly—such as a renegade—or with a nymph such as a leech or woolly bugger. A gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure is a good default lure for this water, where bait is prohibited. (Jul 31) Volunteer Coordinator Randall Stilson reports excellent fishing from tubes or pontoons with dry flies or nymphs. Randall recommends a renegade for surface action and a leech or woolly bugger for angling deeper in the water column. A gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure is Randall's choice for the best all-around lure on the mountain. (Jul 25) A slowing pattern continues due to the summer heat and bright moon phase. Try Jake's lures at first light or later in the evening. Regulations East Canyon Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 5) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports that anglers are having success catching 12- to 14-inch rainbows using worms. Another group had success catching rainbows using green PowerBait. (Jul 25) Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser reports that PowerBait seems to be the bait of choice for most shore anglers. Try using rainbow, chartreuse or the salmon-egg variety. Zeke's gold was also popular. Boaters had success trolling at depths of 25–30 feet and using various kinds of pop-gear trailed by bait or lures. The surface water temperature was about 72° F during the heat of the day. Both shore anglers and boaters were having some success with bass. Bass were hitting tube jigs (four-inch) and smaller Rapalas. There was one report of an angler catching a crappie up by the inlet with a power grub bait. Lots of boaters on the water make it difficult to fish during the heat of the day. Try hitting the reservoir early in the morning or later in the evening for the calmest fishing waters. Boaters must certify that they are quagga-free before launching. Self-certification forms are available at the boat ramp or at the State Park office. Echo Reservoir Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Dedicated Hunter Scott Houston reports most anglers had some success early in the day (right after sunrise). Rainbows caught were between eight and 14 inches. (Aug 5) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples talked to anglers who weren't having much success. The water was a little choppy, making it difficult to fish. Water conditions were better earlier in the week. No fish were caught during the time of the interviews. (Jul 23) Anel M. of Salt Lake fished around the dock in a group of 5. "we got some bites on salmon eggs i think it was carp cuz we saw 2 big carp swim by the dock. There is some branches between the ties thats where i caught the smallmouth on a red n black spinner also a guy next to us caught a smalmouth on a black worm." Regulations Electric Lake Cutthroat Trout (Aug 14) Angler use is down, which often indicates poor fishing. Cutthroat trout range from 6–16 inches. (Aug 6) There haven't been any reports this week. In the recent past, fishing has ranged from slow to fair for mostly 6- to 16-inch cutthroat trout. (Jul 31) There were a lot of weekenders at the lake, but few fish caught. The elusive trout range from 6–16 inches. (Jul 25) Tributaries offer faster fishing than the lake itself, although the average fish size will be smaller. Boaters will have better success than bank anglers. Fly fishermen should bring woolly bugger, scud and leech patterns. Spincasters should throw some Panther Martins and Jake's Spin-a-Lures in the tackle box. Bait anglers may want to try chartreuse PowerBait or a crawler/mallow combination. Fish range from 6–16 inches. Biting flies are especially bad. Use insect repellent and avoid fishing during the heat of the day. Fairview Lakes Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Farmington Pond Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jul 28) Joe R. of West Bountiful fished with a partner using worms and PowerBait without catching anything. "Bites On Worms Around Noon But Nothing Took." Regulations Ferron Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Fishing success continues to be sporadic, and slow days are in the majority. Try early morning or late evening fishing for the best results. An extra four fish may be taken, if at least four are brook trout. (Aug 6) Fishing success was sporadic. Try fishing in the early morning or late evening for the best results. You can catch and keep an extra four fish, as long as they are brook trout. (Jul 31) Fishing has been generally slow. Try early morning or late evening angling for the best results. You can catch and keep an extra four fish, as long as they are brook trout. (Jul 25) Engage in other recreation during the day. Fish only when the sun is over the horizon. You may take four extra fish at this water as long as they are brook trout. Regulations Fish Creek (lower) Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Fishing was best at daybreak with a caddis fly or a blue-winged olive. (Aug 6) Fishing was best in the early morning or evening with a caddis fly or a blue-winged olive. (Jul 31) Fishing was best in the early morning or evening with a caddis fly or a blue-winged olive. (Jul 25) Fishing was best in the early morning or evening with a stone or caddis fly or a blue-winged olive. Flaming Gorge Reservoir Brown Trout, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Crayfish, Kokanee Salmon, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Aug 14) Surface water temps range from 68–71° F. Please be sure your boat and equipment are free of aquatic invasive species before you launch in the reservoir. With the recent spread of quagga and zebra mussels in the West, it is important that you do not transport these destructive species into new waters. Lake trout fishing: Anglers continue to report good to excellent fishing for 16- to 24-inch lake trout in the canyon. Areas to try are points next to deep water in Sheep Creek, Red Canyon, the Skull Creeks and Jarvies Canyon. Lures to try include tube jigs in white, chartreuse, glow or brown—all tipped with a small chunk of sucker or chub meat. Airplane jigs and jigging spoons are also working well. No-stretch line will help anglers feel strikes and set the hook better. Use a graph to see suspended fish and put your jig right in front of them. If trolling, use downriggers to get lures like needlefish, other spoons and Rapalas down near the bottom. Try and keep the lure within 10 feet of the bottom unless you are seeing suspended fish on the graph. If you are seeing suspended fish, raise the lure to the correct depth. Fishing is usually best early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Unlike their larger relatives, the smaller lake trout are excellent table fare when grilled. There's an overabundance of lake trout under 28 inches in the Gorge, so do your part to help the fishery and keep a limit of eight fish. Larger lake trout fishing was fair to good at traditional structure spots from Big Bend south to Sheep Creek Bay. Big lake trout eat big food, so lures and jigs should be big also. Try larger tube jigs and jigging spoons, or if you're trolling, use large plugs, spoons or flatfish on a downrigger. Remember, only one fish over 28 inches may be kept. Kokanee fishing: Anglers report good fishing around the Pipeline, Sheep Creek and Jarvies Canyon. For the month of July, fish in depths of 40–55 feet or anywhere you see fish on the graph. Downriggers, long lining, lead weights and planer boards can get the small spoons like needlefish, triple teasers, or other erratic-moving lures down to the right depths. Troll at speeds from 1.5–2.5 miles per hour. Kokanee will move deeper as water temperatures warm. Once the surface reaches 70° F, the fish will be in more than 45 feet of water, so look for them on your graph. Rainbow fishing: There's good fishing on most areas of the reservoir. Almost 400,000 rainbows were recently stocked here. These fish are about eight inches long and can be caught easily by casting from shore or trolling spoons, pop gear and spinners in shallow water. Anglers can use marshmallows and worms, flies such as woolly buggers, minnow-imitation plugs, spinners and jigs to catch fish from shore. If you're fishing from a boat and looking for larger fish, try fishing in 30–40 feet with downriggers. Don't be afraid of harvesting some rainbows, as they are really tasty from the cold waters of the Gorge. Burbot (Ling) fishing: There have been reports of good fishing from a few anglers. They specifically targeted burbot and fished at night off points in Wyoming. For those interested in fishing for burbot, try the following techniques. Go out at night or early in the morning and fish waters from 30–50 feet. Try off the points in areas like Antelope Flat, Linwood Bay or Sheep Creek in Utah and Firehole, Lost Dog, Sage Creek, Confluence, Buckboard, Holmes Crossing, Anvil Draw, Skunk Cliffs and Marsh Creek in Wyoming. Use glow tube or curly tail jigs that are two to three inches in size and about 1/8 to 1/4 ounce in weight. Jigging spoons and jigging Rapalas also work well. Tipping with sucker or crayfish meat and using smelly jelly or similar scents in crayfish also seems to help. These fish are in depths from 40–90 feet but seem to be caught in 40–60 feet, mostly in the Wyoming end of the reservoir. During the day, these fish will move deep (70–100 feet), so jigging in deep water may produce some fish during the day. Netting in the Wyoming end of the reservoir has shown a large increase in the number of burbot present. Larger fish are 30 inches and up to four or five pounds. These fish must be harvested if caught in Utah to help control their population. They were illegally introduced to the upper Green River drainage and could have a major impact on other fish species. There is no limit on burbot. You cannot waste the burbot in the Wyoming end of the reservoir, and they can be released there. However, please don't release any of these fish. They have been eating large amounts of crayfish and are also consuming kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass and critical food sources for other fish species. They could have an extreme impact on the reservoir fishery and should be removed by fishermen whenever possible. Burbot are an excellent eating fish with white, flaky flesh that is similar to a perch. They can be breaded and fried, or boiled and dipped in melted butter. Smallmouth bass fishing: Smallmouth fishing was very good for the last couple of months. Small fish can still be found near the surface, and the larger fish have dropped down to deeper structures. Fish early in the shallow, rocky areas where crayfish will be and then move deeper as the surface waters warm. Use twist-tail grubs on lead head jigs or try small plastic worms, sinkos, twitch and crankbaits in about 5–20 feet of water off rocky shorelines and points. Crayfish-imitation colors will work the best. Drop-shot techniques will also work. If you're fishing in the canyon, keep a limit of 10 fish smaller than 10 inches to help thin out the population and increase growth on remaining fish. (Aug 7) Surface water temps range from 68–71° F. Please be sure your boat and equipment are free of aquatic nuisance species before you launch in the reservoir. With the recent spread of quagga and zebra mussels in the West, it is important that you do not transport these destructive species into new waters. Lake trout fishing: Anglers continue to report good to excellent fishing for 16- to 24-inch lake trout in the canyon. Areas to try are points next to deep water in Sheep Creek, Red Canyon, the Skull Creeks and Jarvies Canyon. Lures to try include tube jigs in white, chartreuse, glow or brown—all tipped with a small chunk of sucker or chub meat. Airplane jigs and jigging spoons are also working well. No-stretch line will help anglers feel strikes and set the hook better. Use a graph to see suspended fish and put your jig right in front of them. If trolling, use downriggers to get lures like needlefish, other spoons and Rapalas down near the bottom. Try and keep the lure within 10 feet of the bottom, unless you see suspended fish on the graph. If you see suspended fish, raise the lure to the correct depth. Fishing is usually best early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Unlike their larger relatives, the smaller lake trout are excellent table fare when grilled. There's an overabundance of lake trout under 28 inches in the Gorge, so do your part to help the fishery and keep a limit of eight fish. Larger lake trout fishing was fair to good at traditional structure spots from Big Bend south to Sheep Creek Bay. Big lake trout eat big food, so lures and jigs should be big also. Try larger tube jigs and jigging spoons, or if you're trolling, use large plugs, spoons or flatfish on a downrigger. Remember, only one fish over 28 inches may be kept. Kokanee fishing: Anglers report good fishing around the Pipeline, Sheep Creek and Jarvies Canyon. Try fishing in depths of 40–55 feet or anywhere you see fish on the graph. Downriggers, long lining, lead weights and planer boards can get the small spoons like needlefish, triple teasers, or other erratic-moving lures down to the right depths. Troll at speeds from 1.5–2.5 miles per hour. Kokanee will move deeper as water temperatures warm. Once the surface temperature reaches 70°F, the fish will be in more than 45 feet of water, so look for them on your graph. Rainbow fishing: There's good fishing on most areas of the reservoir. Almost 400,000 rainbows were recently stocked here. These fish are about eight inches long and can easily be caught by casting from shore or by trolling spoons, pop gear and spinners in shallow water. Anglers can use marshmallows and worms, flies such as woolly buggers, minnow imitation plugs, spinners and jigs to catch fish from shore. If you're fishing from a boat and looking for larger fish, try fishing in 30–40 feet with downriggers. Don't be afraid of harvesting some rainbows, as they are really tasty from the cold waters of the Gorge. Burbot (Ling) fishing: For those interested in fishing for burbot, try the following techniques. If you're fishing from a boat, go out at night in water from 20–50 feet using glow jigs. Areas like Firehole, Lost Dog, Sage Creek, Confluence, Buckboard, Holmes Crossing, Anvil Draw, Skunk Cliffs and Marsh Creek are good places to try. Try fishing with jigs late in the afternoon, early morning or at night on points coming into reservoir. Use glow tube or curly tail jigs that are two to three inches in size and about 1/8 to 1/4 ounce in weight. Jigging spoons and jigging Rapalas also work well. Tipping with sucker or crayfish meat and using smelly jelly or similar scents in crayfish also seems to help. These fish are in depths from 40–90 feet but seem to be caught in 40–60 feet, mostly in the Wyoming end of the reservoir. During the day, these fish will move deep (70–100 feet), so jigging in deep water may produce some fish during the day. If you're fishing in Utah, try rocky points on Antelope Flat, Linwood Bay or Sheep Creek. Netting in the Wyoming end of the reservoir has shown a large increase in the number of burbot present. Larger fish are 30 inches and up to four or five pounds. These fish must be harvested if caught in Utah to help control their population. They were illegally introduced to the upper Green River drainage and could have a major impact on other fish species. There is no limit on burbot. You cannot waste the burbot in the Wyoming end of the reservoir, and they can be released there. However, please don't release any of these fish. They have been eating large amounts of crayfish and are also consuming kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass and critical food sources for other fish species. They could have an extreme impact on the reservoir fishery and should be removed by fishermen whenever possible. Burbot are an excellent eating fish with white, flaky flesh that is similar to a perch. They can be breaded and fried, or boiled and dipped in melted butter. Smallmouth bass fishing: Smallmouth fishing is very good now that water temps are up. Fish early in the shallow, rocky areas where crayfish will be and then move deeper as the surface waters warm. Use twist-tail grubs on lead-head jigs or try small plastic worms, sinkos, twitch and crankbaits in about 5–20 feet of water off rocky shorelines and points. Crayfish imitation colors will work the best. Drop shot techniques will also work. If you're fishing in the canyon, keep a limit of 10 fish smaller than 10 inches to help thin out the population and increase growth on remaining fish. (Jul 23) Surface water temps range from 68–71 degrees. Lake trout fishing: Anglers continue to report good to excellent fishing for 16- to 24-inch lake trout in the canyon. Areas to try are points next to deep water in Sheep Creek, Red Canyon, the Skull Creeks and Jarvies Canyon. Lures to try include tube jigs in white, chartreuse, glow or brown—all tipped with a small chunk of sucker or chub meat. Airplane jigs and jigging spoons are also working well. No-stretch line will help anglers feel strikes and set the hook better. Use a graph to see suspended fish and put your jig right in front of them. If trolling, use downriggers to get lures like needlefish, other spoons and Rapalas down near the bottom. Try and keep the lure within 10 feet of the bottom unless you are seeing suspended fish on the graph. If you are seeing suspended fish, raise the lure to the correct depth. Fishing is usually best early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Unlike their larger relatives, the smaller lake trout are excellent table fare when grilled. There's an overabundance of lake trout under 28 inches in the Gorge so do your part to help the fishery and keep a limit of eight fish. Larger lake trout fishing was fair to good at traditional structure spots from Big Bend south to Sheep Creek Bay. Big lake trout eat big food, so lures and jigs should be big also. Try larger tube jigs and jigging spoons, or if you're trolling, use large plugs, spoons or flatfish on a downrigger. Remember, only one fish over 28 inches may be kept. Kokanee fishing: Anglers report good fishing around the Pipeline, Sheep Creek and Jarvies Canyon. For the month of July, fish in depths of 40–55 feet or anywhere you see fish on the graph. Downriggers, long lining, lead weights and planer boards can get the small spoons like needlefish, triple teasers, or other erratic-moving lures down to the right depths. Troll at speeds from 1.5–2.5 miles per hour. Kokanee will move deeper as water temperatures warm. Once the surface reaches 70 degrees, the fish will be in more than 45 feet of water, so look for them on your graph. Rainbow fishing: There's good fishing on most areas of the reservoir. Almost 400,000 rainbows were recently stocked here. These fish are about eight inches and can easily be caught by trolling spoons, pop gear and spinners in shallow water. Anglers can use marshmallows and worms, flies such as woolly buggers, minnow imitation plugs, spinners and jigs to catch fish from shore. If you're fishing from a boat and looking for larger fish, try fishing in 30–40 feet with downriggers. Don't be afraid of harvesting some rainbows, as they are really tasty from the cold waters of the Gorge. Burbot (Ling) fishing: If you want to go after these fish, try the following techniques. If you're fishing from a boat, go out at night in water from 20–50 feet using glow jigs. Areas like Firehole, Lost Dog, Sage Creek, Confluence, Buckboard, Holmes Crossing, Anvil Draw, Skunk Cliffs and Marsh Creek are good places to try. Try fishing with jigs late in the afternoon, early morning or at night on points coming into reservoir. Use glow tube or curly tail jigs that are two to three inches in size and about 1/8 to 1/4 ounce in weight. Jigging spoons and jigging Rapalas also work well. Tipping with sucker or crayfish meat and using smelly jelly or similar scents in crayfish also seems to help. These fish are in depths from 40–90 feet but seem to be caught in 40–60 feet, mostly in the Wyoming end of the reservoir. During the day, these fish will move deep (70–100 feet), so jigging in deep water may produce some fish during the day. If you're fishing in Utah, try rocky points on Antelope Flat, Linwood Bay or Sheep Creek. Netting in the Wyoming end of the reservoir has shown a large increase in the number of burbot present. Larger fish are 30 inches and up to four or five pounds. These fish must be harvested if caught in Utah to help control their population. They were illegally introduced to the upper Green River drainage and could have a major impact on other fish species. There is no limit on burbot. You cannot waste the burbot in the Wyoming end of the reservoir, and they can be released there. However, please don't release any of these fish. They have been eating large amounts of crayfish and are also consuming kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass and critical food sources for other fish species. They could have an extreme impact on the reservoir fishery and should be removed by fishermen whenever possible. Burbot are an excellent eating fish with white, flaky flesh that is similar to a perch. They can be breaded and fried, or boiled and dipped in melted butter. Smallmouth bass fishing: Smallmouth fishing is very good now that water temps are up. Fish shallow and early in rocky areas where crayfish will be and move deeper as the surface waters warm. Use twist-tail grubs on lead head jigs or try small plastic worms, sinkos, twitch and crankbaits in about 5–20 feet of water off rocky shorelines and points. Crayfish imitation colors will work the best. Drop shot techniques will also work. If you're fishing in the canyon, keep a limit of ten fish smaller than 10 inches to help thin out the population and increase growth on remaining fish. Regulations Fort Buenaventura Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Gigliotti Pond Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jul 31) Aquatics Manager Paul Birdsey recommends worms and salmon eggs. He notes that the west side is better in the morning, while fishing off the pavilions is better in the afternoon or evening. (Jul 25) Aquatics Manager Paul Birdsey fished here this week and reported good luck with worms and salmon eggs. The west side is better in the morning, while fishing off the pavilions is better in the afternoon or evening. Regulations Glassman's Pond Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Grantsville Reservoir Brown Trout, Crayfish, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Officer Hammond reports that anglers are having fair success. Water level is getting a bit low. (Aug 13) Officer Hammond reports that anglers are having fair success. Water levels are getting a bit low. (Jul 31) Anglers report fair success. Regulations Green River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout STOP NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL (Aug 14) Anglers are reporting good to excellent fishing in most sections of the river. Of course, the 25,000 rainbows stocked earlier this summer are greatly helping the catch rates. Please remember the slot-limit size range has changed from 13–20 inches to 15–22 inches to make regulations more consistent statewide. Grasshoppers and other top-water imitation fishing lures work well. Also, try match the insect hatches, including baetis, midges and flying ants. Be aware of what's emerging and adjust accordingly. Nymphing is still a good technique, and streamers are also working. Try size 2–4 buggers such as Goldilox and patterns in olive, pink and white. Spin fishermen should try small Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk); small spinners; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and small plastic jigs. (Aug 7) Anglers are reporting good to excellent fishing in most sections of the river. Of course, the 25,000 recently stocked rainbows are greatly helping the catch rates. Please remember the slot-limit size range has changed from 13–20 inches to 15–22 inches to make regulations more consistent statewide. Grasshoppers and other top-water imitation fishing lures work well. Also, try match the insect hatches, including baetis, midges and flying ants. Be aware of what's emerging and adjust accordingly. Nymphing is still a good technique, and streamers are also working. Try size 2–4 buggers such as Goldilox and patterns in olive, pink and white. Spin fishermen should try small Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk); small spinners; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and small jigs. Please check to see that your tube jigs do not contain fish-attracting scents; they are illegal to use in the river. (Jul 23) Anglers are reporting good to excellent fishing in most sections of the river. Of course, the 25,000 recently stocked rainbows are greatly helping the catch rates. Please remember the slot-limit size range has changed from 13–20 inches to 15–22 inches to make regulations more consistent statewide. Grasshoppers and other top-water fishing was good using imitations. Also, match the hatches, including baetis, midges and flying ants. Try to be aware of what's emerging and adjust accordingly. Nymphing is still a good technique, and streamers are also working. Try size 2–4 buggers such as Goldilox and patterns in olive, pink and white. Spin fishermen should try small Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk); small spinners; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and small jigs. Please check to see that your tube jigs do not contain fish-attracting scents; they are illegal to use in the river. Regulations Holmes Creek Reservoir Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye No recent reports. Regulations Honeyville Ponds Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Huntington Creek Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Fishing in the fly-only zone was fair to good for 11- to 14-inch brown trout. (Aug 6) Fishing in the fly-only zone was generally good for smaller 11- to 14-inch brown trout. (Jul 31) Randall Stilson reports good fly fishing with nymphs. The catch will usually consist of 11- to 14-inch brown trout. (Jul 30) Dave fished between Fairview and Huntington and caught 30 browns beaded Princes' nymph, black ant, muddler minnow. "water clear, very few hatches seen, larger fish caught below West Fork of Huntington, all released" (Jul 25) Recently, the best fly patterns have been a #18 elk hair caddis or #18 blue-winged olive. Real or artificial grasshoppers have also been effective. The water is clear, making a stealthy approach essential. The catch usually consists of 11- to 14-inch brown trout. Regulations Huntington North Reservoir Crayfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Slow fishing continues for trout and bass. For the best results, fish from a boat at daybreak. (Aug 6) Trout and bass fishing have been slow. Try angling in the early morning from a boat for the best success. Bass will be found at breaks, where shallow water plunges into deep water. Bluegills can be caught on a worm and bobber or on a small lure. (Jul 31) State Park Manager Dan Richards reports a slowdown in bass fishing. Bass have moved out of the shallow weed beds and into deeper water. Some fishermen have had success in the south cove, where weedy areas lay adjacent to deeper water. Bluegills have also been biting on a worm and bobber or on smaller lures. DWR Fisheries Technician Ryan Leonard caught a few bass from shore a week ago, using a jointed Rapala with a black back and silver sides. He found that a silver crankbait or spinner was also effective. (Jul 25) State Park Manager Dan Richards reports a slowdown in bass fishing. Bass have moved out of the shallow weed beds and into deeper water. Some anglers have had success in the south cove, where weedy areas are adjacent to deeper water. Bluegills have also been biting on a worm and bobber or small lure. Try fishing the shallow water on the north end of the reservoir. DWR Fisheries Technician Ryan Leonard caught a few bass from shore this past week. He used a jointed Rapala with a black back and silver sides. He found that a silver crankbait or spinner was also effective. Ryan forecasts improved fishing as the moon wanes. Regulations Huntington Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 14) This past week, Tom Ogden fished from a tube at the upper end of the reservoir. He used fast-sinking line in 15–25 feet of water. End tackle consisted of a multi-colored #6 woolly bugger in black, purple and red. He caught 12 tiger trout, ranging from 13–18 inches. Huntington Reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (Aug 6) On July 31, Tom Ogden caught seven tiger trout in 2.5 hours. He fished from a tube, using fast-sinking line that was tipped with red-and-black leech patterns on size 10 hooks. Tom fished in the afternoon, focusing on the upper end of the reservoir in 10–20 feet of water. Trout are mostly near the bottom. Tom caught some fish while he was trolling and others while he was stripping in the line. Tom observed lots of damselflies on the water and biting deer flies near the shoreline. Four days earlier, Walt Maldonado fished with floating nightcrawlers. He and his party caught 10 nice tiger trout among the three of them. Huntington Reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (Jul 31) In the early morning of July 26, Walt Maldonado and his party fished with floating nightcrawlers and caught 10 nice tiger trout among the three of them. As soon as the sun was overhead, the bite stopped. Lieutenant Carl Gramlich recommends dry flies in the evening, when trout rise. When fish are not observed at the surface, try nymphs on sinking line. Good nymphs include a #10 beadhead green/black scud or a #10 Canada blood leech. Bait and lure casters haven't done well this past week. Huntington Reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (Jul 25) Daytime fishing was slow. Avoid the sun and heat for the best success. Try using a straight nightcrawler ahead of three feet of leader and a full bubble in the early morning. Move the crawler periodically to attract attention. Effective fly patterns include a #10 beadhead green/black scud or a #10 Canada blood leech. Huntington Reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. Regulations Hyrum Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 5) Anglers Ty Anderson and Colten Wuerthrich report fishing conditions are slow. Watersport recreation use is high. (Jul 25) Fishing has slowed down. Joe's Valley Reservoir Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Splake (hybrid) (Aug 14) Slow fishing continues. For the best success, fish the deepest water with a jig tipped by chub meat. All trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released. The trout limit is two fish, and only one can be over 22 inches. (Aug 6) Slow fishing continues. For the best success, fish in deep water from a boat. Chubs are the best year-round bait. At Joes Valley, all trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released. The trout limit is two fish, and only one can be over 22 inches. (Jul 31) Fishing was extremely slow. To improve your luck, fish from a boat in deep water. The best year-round bait is a chub or chub meat. At this reservoir, all trout from 15-22 inches must be immediately released. The trout limit is two fish, and only one can be over 22 inches. (Jul 25) Fishing was extremely slow. To improve your chances, do your fishing from a boat in deep water. The best bait will be a chub or chub meat. (Jul 24) Hal J. of American Fork fished Pete's Hole in the canyon above Joe's Valley Reservoir and caught 8 fish using damsel fly nymph. "There was damsel fly hatch which was fun watching the fish come out of the water after flies. Had a good time and other fisher men were catching also." Regulations Jordan River Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Sunfish, Walleye, White Bass No recent reports. Jordanelle Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 20) Bass anglers report mixed success. Move around and try deeper water if the traditional shallow areas don't produce. Trout anglers report "fair" success from both shoreline and boat for both browns and rainbows. (Aug 13) Bass anglers still reporting good success along brushy or rocky shoreline by casting jigs or other minnow-imitating lures. Trout anglers report "fair" success from both shoreline and boat. (Jul 31) Another popular reservoir for recreational boaters. Most of the boating traffic near Rock Cliff are looking for fish. Rock Cliff was a good spot for bass, perch and trout. Bass anglers report good success along brushy or rocky shoreline by casting jigs or other minnow-imitating lures. Trout anglers report "fair" success from both shoreline and boat. The bass limit is six fish, and you should immediately release all bass over 12 inches long. Please remember not to fillet bass or remove their heads or tails because of the size restriction (for law enforcement purposes). Perch success is slow, but the perch limit is 50. Regulations Kaysville Ponds Black bullhead, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations LaSal Mountains Albino Trout, Bluegill, Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid) (Aug 14) On Aug. 11, Conservation Officer TJ Robertson submitted the following: Colorado River: Catfish are still hopping near Negro Bill campground and near the portal. Shrimp and large nightcrawlers seem to be doing well. Anglers have reported using squid and scoring well with the cats. Dark Canyon: Most anglers have been bait fishing with rainbow PowerBait. Early morning anglers have also done quite well with fly patterns. Dons Lake: This lake is clogged with moss, making fishing much more difficult. Angler pressure is way down. Hidden Lake: Fishing is still good with either green-and-gold Jake's spinners and spoons; or green and rainbow PowerBait. Worms, salmon eggs and garlic marshmallows also work well. Medicine Lake: This lake gave anglers great opportunities to take some nice fish. Flies have been the ticket as well as the ever-popular Jake's lures. Bait fishermen have been scoring some nice bows using nightcrawlers tipped with salmon eggs or green PowerBait. Oowah Lake: Fishing continues to range from good to excellent. Gold Jake's with green spots have been working well. Different fly patterns behind a bubble have also been effective. Bait fishing was good with rainbow, orange and green PowerBait. Nightcrawlers and salmon eggs have been bringing in some fish as well. The U.S. Forest Service has made Oowah a fee area ($5.00 per night). Day use is still free. Anglers are encouraged to pack out their trash as well as that left by others. We can keep the lakes clean, if everyone pitches in. Warner: Fishing was good with traditional baits and spinners. The campground features lots of empty spots that are available most of the time. Escape the heat of the valley and go camping; you can enjoy lots of shade and cooler temperatures! (Aug 6) On Aug. 4, Conservation Officer TJ Robertson sent in the following: Colorado River: Anglers have had good fishing near the portal with all kinds of catfish bait. Last Sunday, TJ checked a couple of anglers who had caught two 25- to 30-inch catfish in a very short time. Fishing was especially good near Negro Bill Campground and just upriver from the take-out beach. Dark Canyon: Fishing was good with a variety of baits. Success seems to be a matter of location rather than bait or presentation. If one spot seems unproductive, try somewhere else. If the bite stops, move to another spot. A combination of salmon egg and PowerBait was effective last weekend. Dons Lake: Fishing success was spotty due to heavy moss growth. Small brook trout continue to be caught with small spinners or flies. Hidden Lake: Fishing has ranged from good to excellent. The best baits have been PowerBait, or a combination of salmon eggs and marshmallows. Most types of spinners have been effective. The best angling occurs in the morning and evening. The bite stops during the heat of the day. Kens Lake: Bass fishermen have had the best luck by boat, angling in the channel near the inlet. Sunfish are being caught with small pink-and-white crappie jigs cast into the weeds. Medicine Lake: Angler success was good with small flies or bait. Green PowerBait, shaped like a worm, was especially good. Oowah Lake: Fishing was good over the weekend with orange, rainbow or green PowerBait. The best fishing occurs on the east side in the morning and west side in the evening. A fly and bubble have been especially effective in the evening. (Jul 31) Conservation Officer TJ Robertson provided the following report: Hidden Lake was fair to good with worms and PowerBait. Last Sunday, TJ watched one angler pull them in with a red-and-white spoon. Fishing was fair at Dons Lake, where pressure was light. Oowah continues to be good, "where everything was working," added TJ. There was no report from Warner this week. Dark Canyon was good with spinners and bait. At Medicine Lake, fishing was good for anglers throwing spinners and flies. TJ says the Jake's Spin-a-Lure was the best-performing spinner. (Jul 25) A week ago, Conservation Officer TJ Robertson provided the following report: Hidden Lake offered good fishing with traditional baits, small spoons and spinners, especially in the morning and evening. Dons Lake was good in the early morning or evening. Small flies or Jake's lures have been working well. Oowah was good, except during the heat of the day. Warner was fair. Fishing was best in the morning or evening with small nymphs, mosquito patterns or small spoons. Dark Canyon was good with a variety of spinners and lures, as well as traditional baits, such as salmon eggs or PowerBait. Medicine Lake has offered good fishing with artificial flies. Locomotive Springs Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Logan River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) At 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dams, anglers are having success catching 8- to 10-inch rainbows using salmon eggs, worms or hamburger. On the river, fishing is excellent using dry flies. (Aug 9) Andrew B. of South Ogden fished by the #2 Hydroelectric Plant and caught 6 rainbows and 1 brown using size 14 Prince Nymph. "Caught and released all fish except one big rainbow trout" (Aug 5) FIRST DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports that anglers are catching 12- to 14-inch rainbows using pink and yellow PowerBait. SECOND DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports seeing a lot of fish from the plank close to the spillway. One angler caught 10- to 12-inch rainbows using orange PowerBait and a sinker. Anglers say fishing has slowed down. THIRD DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports fishing pressure is high, and success is slow. Anglers had a few hits but were unable to land anything with pink PowerBait and salmon eggs. (Jul 31) FIRST DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Barclay reports anglers are having success catching 10- to 12-inch rainbows and albino trout with PowerBait, worms and marshmallows. One eight-inch brown was caught with an F-5 Rapala. SECOND DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Barclay reports anglers are catching eight- to 12-inch rainbows, using worms tipped with a little PowerBait. THIRD DAM: Dedicated Hunter Scott Barclay reports anglers are having success catching 10- to 12-inch rainbows and a few albinos using PowerBait and worms. One angler was fly fishing from the bridge and caught an eight-inch brown using a prince nymph. (Jul 25) SECOND DAM: Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports fishing conditions are good for trout. Anglers are having great success using PowerBait, flies and a bobber. THIRD DAM: Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports fishing conditions are good for trout. Anglers are having great success using PowerBait, flies and a bobber. Regulations Lost Creek Reservoir Brown Trout, Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 5) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples spoke to anglers who had success catching rainbow trout with salmon eggs and PowerBait (green and rainbow). (Jul 31) Dedicated Hunter Scott Walker reports fishing is good. Anglers are having success catching rainbows and cutthroats (12 to 16 inches), using PowerBait, salmon eggs and nightcrawlers. Success is great from the shore and throughout the whole day. (Jul 25) PowerBait seems to be the bait of choice for most shore anglers. Try using the rainbow or chartreuse varieties. Worms and a marshmallow were also popular and produced some results. Try inflating your worm with a little air to help it float off the bottom. The water is receding slowly due to irrigation draw-off, so more shore fishing areas are becoming available. Boaters were having some success trolling at depths of 20–30 feet with pop-gear and a lure (flatfish, Jake's, or similar) or bait. There were some reports of good fishing in the far inlet. Fishing seems to slow down as the day heats up, so try hitting the water early in the morning or later in the evening. Fishing pressure is minimal during the week. If you can get the time off, you would probably be one of only two or three boats on the water. Boaters must certify that they are quagga-free before launching. Self-certification forms are available at the boat ramp parking area. Regulations Mabey Pond Crappie, Catfish, Largemouth Bass No recent reports. Regulations Mantua Reservoir Bluegill, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports anglers had success catching bluegill, largemouth bass and perch. Anglers used jigs and nightcrawlers with a bobber. Most of the fish were smaller in size. (Jul 25) Anglers report having good success using black or yellow jigs tipped with a worm. Regulations Matt Warner Reservoir Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Anglers report fishing was much slower than usual, although the fish seem to be larger. Exactly why the fishing was slow is yet another fishing mystery. Spring netting indicated a healthy population of fish survived the winter, and the population was recently supplemented with catchable rainbows. (Aug 7) Anglers report fishing was much slower than usual. There have been quite a few reports of slow to fair fishing, although the fish seem to be larger. The cause of the slow fishing is yet another fishing mystery. Spring netting indicated a healthy population of fish survived the winter, plus the population was further supplemented with additional catchable rainbows. (Jul 23) Anglers report fishing has leveled out. There have been more reports of fair fishing, including a few with big fish. Spring netting indicated a healthy population of fish survived the winter. The population was further supplemented with additional rainbows, which were available in the hatcheries. Miller's Flat Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Jul 31) Fishing success was very slow over the holiday weekend. Hot weather is blamed for the extremely slow bite. Most trout range from 11–14 inches. (Jul 25) Desert Lake Superintendent Roy Marchant fished the reservoir last weekend and recommends green PowerBait. Other good PowerBait color choices include chartreuse and rainbow. Woolly buggers and leech patterns have been effective for fly fishermen. A good lure is a yellow Panther Martin or one that imitates a rainbow trout. Most trout range from 11–14 inches. Millsite Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Fishing was slow. Luck will favor the angler who fishes from a boat at first light. Better patterns include a woolly bugger and a grasshopper. (Aug 6) DWR Fisheries Technician Ryan Leonard talked with two boaters who had good success trolling with flies. Good patterns included woolly bugger and grasshopper. In general, summer watersports have taken over the reservoir. The best fishing occurs in the early morning. (Jul 31) Summer water sports have taken over the reservoir. The best fishing will occur in the early morning. (Jul 25) Conservation Officer Casey Mickelsen described fishing as fair to good, depending on the time of day. Early morning is always best. Mickelsen suggested using green, yellow or rainbow PowerBait with a worm. Monroe Mountain Lakes Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 14) Most lakes are producing well (Big, Deep, Annabella, Upper and Lower Box Creek Reservoirs). Most anglers are using bait, though some are doing well using fly and bubble combos in the evenings. One report of good fishing at Manning Meadow for cutthroat up to 16 inches with an assortment of lures. (Aug 1) Most lakes are producing well (Big, Deep, Annabella, Upper and Lower Box Creek Reservoirs). Most anglers are using bait, though some are doing well using fly and bubble combos in the evenings. One report of good fishing at Manning Meadow for cutthroat up to 16 inches with an assortment of lures. Moon Lake Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Whitefish (Aug 14) The newest reports indicate fair to good fishing success. Moon Lake contains a variety of trout and kokanee, and fishing for all of these species should continue to be fair to good, especially in the cooler hours. (Aug 7) The newest reports indicate fair to good fishing success. Moon Lake contains a variety of trout and kokanee, and fishing for all of these species should continue to be fair to good, especially in the cooler hours. (Jul 23) Newest reports indicate fair to good fishing success. Moon Lake contains a variety of trout and kokanee, and fishing for all of these species should continue to be fair to good, especially in the cooler hours. Regulations Newton Reservoir Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Yellow Perch (Aug 14) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports the reservoir is full of crappie, bluegill, perch and bass. Worms are the best bet with small jigs and a float. The water is very murky and there is a low catch rate on muskie. (Aug 5) Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports that anglers are using sinkers and a worm to catch pan-sized bluegill and crappie. Success is high. Anglers were fishing from six to 10 feet off of the bank. Three other anglers had success catching tiger muskies. The muskies were released. (Jul 25) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports fishing conditions are still really good for warmwater fish. Regulations Nine Mile Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Ogden River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 31) SOUTH FORK: Dedicated Hunter Scott Walker reports anglers are having success catching rainbows using salmon eggs. Fly fishermen are having success catching browns and cutthroats on flies and nymphs. Success is better during the weekday due to heavy use of tubers on the weekends. The camp host reports seeing rattlesnakes along the river. Use caution. Regulations Palisade Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) No recent reports. Payson Lakes Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Anglers report good success with traditional baits, lures and flies. (Aug 13) Very good success! Angler Ryan states, "I fished Big East Lake at the Payson Lakes campground area yesterday from about 7 to 10 a.m., and again from about 1 to 4:30 p.m.. They must have just stocked it because the fishing was incredible. I fished from a raft in the middle of the lake and totaled 35 fish for the day — all rainbows. A few were very fat and good-sized, and all were very energetic fighters. Although I came prepared with many different lures and flies, the best method was to keep it simple. During the morning I caught 13 fish with a worm a couple feet under a bobber. Later in the day they stayed down deep, and I found that fishing a combo of a worm and a salmon egg with a slow retrieve off the bottom was the ticket for the other 22 fish. There were periods where I caught fish on every cast. Because I released so many, I used a small barbless hook. Shore fishermen had fair success. If you want to catch fish, doing it from a raft, float tube, or other small boat is really the best way to go. From the shoreline and good success for anglers out on the lake in boats or rafts." (Jul 31) Fair success from the shoreline and good success for anglers out on the lake in boats or rafts. Regulations Pelican Lake Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass (Aug 14) Anglers continue to report fair to excellent fishing for bass and bluegill. The fish are moving deeper, so it's generally a matter of finding the schools. (Aug 7) Anglers continue to report fair to excellent fishing for bass and bluegill. The fish are moving deeper, so it's generally a matter of finding the schools. (Jul 23) Anglers continue to report fair to excellent fishing for bass and bluegill. The fish are moving deeper, so it's generally a matter of finding the schools. Regulations Pineview Reservoir Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Trout, Yellow Perch (Aug 14) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports fishing is slow. Anglers didn't land many fish. (Aug 5) Pineview Port Ramp will be closed beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Monday (and lasting through Thursday) for an equipment demonstration as part of the Outdoor Retailers Show. Both Bluff and Anderson Cove Campground ramps will remain open. They, however, do not open until 7:00 each morning. Please plan accordingly. Water continues to drop due to irrigation demands. Temperatures seem to have stabilized at about 77°F; it's unlikely they will climb significantly as overnight lows are now normally in the lower 60s. Angling pressure seems to have declined a bit as the "hot bite" for both smallies and tigers is apparently over. Fish can still be caught, though. Panfish are normally staging off main lake points in deeper water as well as some of the flats adjacent to the inlet coves. Please be aware that tiger muskies are now a catch-and-release species. Be sure you have the proper tools to enable a quick release and enhance survival of the fish. (Jul 31) Dedicated Hunter Scott Walker reports fishing is a little slower on the weekend due to heavier boat traffic. Some anglers are having success catching smallmouth bass (from six to eight inches) using small jigs and spinners. Another angler reports catching a few tiger muskies using a three-inch tube jig. Remember, tiger muskies are catch and release only. Anglers are having better success in the morning and evening hours. Many of the inlet bays are full of moss and weeds, making it harder to fish. The lake level is still high, but there are many places to fish from shore. The best fishing seems to be from boats and float tubes (due to better access around the water) and from the rocky shores near the dam. Regulations Pioneer Park Pond Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Porcupine Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid) STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 5) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports that fishing is slow. (Jul 31) Dedicated Hunter Scott Barclay reports fishing is slow, but anglers are having some success catching smaller rainbows and cutthroats with salmon eggs and sinkers. Anglers fishing from a boat were able to catch some ten- to 12-inch kokanee by using a very small pink spoon behind pop gear. (Jul 25) Anglers report that fishing is very slow. Regulations Price River Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Provo River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye (Aug 20) Fly anglers are reporting good success. Hare's ear, sow bugs, and other small surface flies and bottom-bouncing nymphs are producing fair to good success in pools and feeding zones. (Aug 13) Fly anglers are reporting good success. Hare's ear, sow bugs, and other small surface flies and bottom-bouncing nymphs are producing fair to good success in pools and feeding zones. (Jul 31) Fly anglers are reporting good success. Hare's ear, sow bugs, and other small surface flies and bottom-bouncing nymphs are producing fair to good success in pools and feeding zones. Regulations Red Creek Reservoir Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Red Fleet Reservoir Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Anglers are reporting fair to good fishing for trout, bass and bluegill, although it looks like the fish are moving into deeper waters. Try fishing off rocky points, moss beds and other structures. Rainbows are also near the structure, but you should try fishing on the outside edge and in deeper waters. Note: During the warmer hours, there was an increase in waterskiing, wake boarding and jet ski activities this summer, so be prepared for large waves. (Aug 7) Anglers are reporting good fishing for trout, bass and bluegill. Bass and bluegill are moving into deeper waters. Try fishing off rocky points, moss beds and other structures. Rainbows are also near the structure, but you should try fishing on the outside edge and in deeper waters. Note: During the warmer hours, there was an increase in waterskiing, wake boarding and jet ski activities this summer, so be prepared for large waves. Redfleet is one of three reservoirs participating in The Fox Family Fishing Event. Specially marked fish may be turned in for a prize. If you catch a fish marked with a red tag, bring the fish or its clipped tag (if you caught and released the fish) to one of the following locations: the main gate at Steinaker State Park, one of several local businesses advertised on the radio or the Division office in Vernal. For more information, contact KIFX radio at 435-789-5101. (Jul 23) Anglers are reporting good fishing for trout, bass and bluegill. High water has flooded the vegetation, which is a good place to start fishing for bass and bluegill. Rainbows are also near the structure, but you should try fishing on the outside edge and in deeper waters. Note: During the warmer hours, there was an increase in waterskiing, wake boarding and jet ski activities, so be prepared for large waves. Redfleet is one of three reservoirs participating in The Fox Family Fishing Event. Specially marked fish may be turned in for a prize. If you catch a fish marked with a red tag, bring the fish or its clipped tag (if you caught and released the fish) to one of the following locations: the main gate at Steinaker State Park, one of several local businesses advertised on the radio or the Division office in Vernal. For more information, contact KIFX radio at 435-789-5101. Regulations Rockport Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Dedicated Hunter Scott Houston interviewed one fly fisherman who caught two cutbows on dry flies. Other anglers reported having a few bites on worms, salmon eggs and PowerBait. (Aug 5) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports that anglers were having some success catching 12- to 15-inch rainbows using worms, marshmallows and PowerBait. Water conditions were a little choppy due to the wind. Regulations Salem Pond Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Anglers have had fair success for trout and catfish by using traditional baits. (Aug 13) Fair success for trout and catfish by using traditional baits. (Jul 31) Both the trout and catfish are actively biting worms or PowerBait. Many small bluegill along the shoreline. The park closes at 10 each night. Regulations Scofield Reservoir Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Fisheries Technician Bob Olson reported that fishing pressure has dropped off, and angler success was variable. Bob noted that some anglers leave the reservoir without catching a fish. Others limit out. Bob indicates that the average bank angler takes two fish home, compared to the average boat fisherman, who catches 3–4 trout. Boaters will have the best luck by anchoring near the island and still-fishing with worms and marshmallows, suspended just off the bottom. Most fishing action occurs between 6 and 9 a.m. Conservation Officer Ben Riley checked anglers over the weekend and characterized fishing as slow. Flycasters should try a size 10 olive-colored leech or a size 10 Canada blood leech. The abundance of insects in the water competes with angler offerings, reducing the catch. (Aug 6) Fisheries Technician Bob Olson reported that fishing success has picked up for boaters who are still-fishing or trolling. He recommends angling between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. for the best results. After 9 a.m., the bite stops. Try worms and PowerBait or worms and marshmallows, suspended from the bottom. Tom Ogden has had good luck with sinking line in 10–25 feet of water, using a size 10 olive-colored or Canada blood leech. There are a lot of insects on the water, reducing angler success. (Jul 31) Lieutenant Carl Gramlich recommends trolling with pop gear and a nightcrawler in the early morning or evening. Some anglers have had good luck, anchoring near the island and floating a nightcrawler off the bottom. Tom Ogden flyfished from a tube last weekend, using sinking line in 10–25 feet of water with size 10 olive leeches or size 10 Canada blood leeches. He reported slow fishing for everyone in the area. Tom observed a lot of insects on the water surface, which may be feeding fish and competing with sport angler offerings. DWR Fisheries Technician Ryan Leonard reported that fishing from boats was picking up. He talked to one angler who had good luck trolling a gold-and-green spoon behind pop gear. This angler fished at three colors of lead line or at about 15 feet of water. Some trollers used pop gear and worms at about the same depth. One angler pulled in a 20.5-inch cutthroat after dropping a worm and marshmallow to the top of the moss layer. (Jul 25) Fisheries Technician Bob Olson reported slow fishing from the bank. Most bank-side anglers are taking only one or two fish. Many go home skunked. Boat anglers have done much better by trolling or still-fishing. Bob talked to one party of four boaters that landed 28 trout between them. Another boat of three anglers caught 21 fish. The most popular end tackle was PowerBait and nightcrawlers. Regulations Settlement Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Officer Hammond reports that anglers are having fair success. Water level is getting a bit low. (Aug 13) Officer Hammond reports that anglers are having fair success. Water levels are getting a bit low. (Jul 31) Anglers report fair success. Regulations Silver Lake Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Smith & Morehouse Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports fishing is fair. He suggests using worms. The dam is not accessible at this time. Repairs are being made to the dam and there is no foot or vehicle access to the dam area. (Jul 25) Dedicated Hunter Kevin Smith reports fishing is slow. Some anglers tried a variety of lures and techniques but had little success. A father and son were having some success from a boat. They were using a bubble-and-fly combination. Starvation Reservoir Brown Trout, Crayfish, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye (Aug 14) Anglers have been reporting mostly good fishing for walleye, bass and yellow perch. A few rainbows and browns have also been reported. Try fishing off the walls and points for bass and walleye, and near the moss beds for yellow perch. You'll find the best fishing during the cooler hours. (Aug 7) Anglers have been reporting mostly good fishing for walleye, bass and yellow perch. A few rainbows and browns have also been reported. (Jul 23) Anglers have been reporting mostly good fishing for walleye, bass and yellow perch. A few rainbows and browns have also been reported. Regulations Steinaker Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Anglers report fair fishing for rainbows and good fishing for small bass and bluegill. Try fishing in about 20 feet of water near rocky structures for bass and bluegill, and use bottom-fishing baits for trout. Note: During the warmer hours, there was an increase in waterskiing, wake boarding and jet ski activities this summer, so be prepared for large waves. (Aug 7) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows, bass and bluegill. Fishing was hot in and around the submerged vegetation and rocky structures. Note: During the warmer hours, there was an increase in waterskiing, wake boarding and jet ski activities this summer, so be prepared for large waves. Steinaker is one of three reservoirs participating in The Fox Family Fishing Event. Specially marked fish may be turned in for a prize. If you catch a fish marked with a red tag, bring the fish or its clipped tag (if you caught and released the fish) to one of the following locations: the main gate at Steinaker State Park, one of several local businesses advertised on the radio or the Division office in Vernal. For more information, contact KIFX radio at 435-789-5101. (Jul 23) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows, bass and bluegill. Fishing was hot in and around the submerged vegetation and rocky structures. Note: During the warmer hours, there was an increase in waterskiing, wake boarding and jet ski activities, so be prepared for large waves. Steinaker is one of three reservoirs participating in The Fox Family Fishing Event. Specially marked fish may be turned in for a prize. If you catch a fish marked with a red tag, bring the fish or its clipped tag (if you caught and released the fish) to one of the following locations: the main gate at Steinaker State Park, one of several local businesses advertised on the radio or the Division office in Vernal. For more information, contact KIFX radio at 435-789-5101. Regulations Strawberry Reservoir Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Aug 20) Several anglers are looking for kokanee, which are preparing to spawn. Anglers who reported fair success for kokanee found a school and jigged in about 30–50 feet of water. Other anglers are trying to target the kokes as they stage near the inlets. Many different lures, flies and baits are working for the trout. Try white tube jigs or dark woolly patterns (flies) from a pontoon boat or float tube. PowerBait, a worm/marshmallow combo or a dead minnow work well for bait anglers. If those strategies don't work, try another location. (Aug 15) Johnny W. of Orem fished Chicken Creek East with a partner and caught 1 rainbow. (Aug 13) Still receiving mixed reports of success for trout. Fair success for kokanee by those that find the school and jig for the kokes in about 30 to 50 feet of water. The narrows or the Soldier Creek side of the reservoir are good places to look for the salmon. Downriggers are a good help in trolling for kokanee. They help get your kokanee lures deep enough for these soft-mouthed fish reel them in carefully or they will get off elastic-like "rubber snubbers" are good to have on your line to help your odds of losing kokanee. Pink, Silver or white are good colors for kokanee lures. Many different lures, flies and baits are working for the trout. Try white tube jigs or dark wooly patterns (flies) from pontoon boat or float tube. Power Bait or a worm/marshmallow combo or dead minnow for the bait anglers. If success is not found go to another location. (Jul 31) Varied reports of success for trout most anglers report "fair" success. I am still getting an occasional report of "fair" to "good" success for kokanee by those that find the school and jig for the kokes in about 30 to 50 feet of water. The narrows or the Soldier Creek side of the reservoir are good places to look for the salmon. Downriggers are a good help in trolling for kokanee. They help get your kokanee lures deep enough for these soft-mouthed fish reel them in carefully or they will get off elastic-like "rubber snubbers" are good to have on your line to help your odds of losing kokanee. Pink, Silver or white are good colors for kokanee lures. Many different lures, flies and baits are working for the trout. Try white tube jigs or dark wooly patterns (flies) from pontoon boat or float tube. PowerBait or a worm/marshmallow combo or dead minnow for the bait anglers. If success is not found go to another location. Regulations Tibble Fork Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) The early morning hours are the best time to catch fish from the shoreline. Now that the weather is hot, fish tend to go to the deeper water in the center of the reservoir. (Aug 13) Saw several anglers catching fish this week by using traditional baits and lures. Early morning hours are best time to catch the fish from shoreline once weather gets hot, fish tend to go to the deeper water in the center of the reservoir. (Jul 31) Saw several anglers catching fish this week by using traditional baits and lures. Early morning hours are best time to catch the fish from shoreline once weather gets hot, fish tend to go to the deeper water in the center of the reservoir. Regulations Uinta Lakes Albino Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 14) MIRROR LAKE: Lieutenant Scott Davis and Dedicated Hunter Kevin Brown report fishing was excellent. Fishermen caught a lot of small- to medium-sized brook trout and larger rainbow and albino trout. Many of the albino trout were at least 12 inches long and comparatively larger than the stocked rainbow trout. Anglers used PowerBait and a water bubble. MOOSEHORN LAKE: Dedicated Hunter Kevin Brown reports anglers' success catching rainbows when they used PowerBait with an egg sinker and cast out a long way. NATURALIST BASIN LAKE: Lieutenant Scott Davis reports fishing was good for 8- to 10-inch brook trout. Successful anglers used a bubble with a small hook (#12) and black gnat and renegade flies. (Aug 7) The mountain trails are accessible, and fishing success is usually good. Fishing on mountain lakes and streams can be spotty, so if one isn't producing, try moving to another. With over 400 managed fisheries on the South Slope alone, it's easy to find a new place to fish. (Jul 30) Nick of Alpine fished Trial Lake with a partner and caught 3 rainbows and 1 albino uisng worms. "Fishing was decent for about an hour mid morning. Albino was 14-15 inches." (Jul 23) We are back to a more normal weather pattern for the Uintas. There still may be ice and snow on, in or around higher elevations, but most of the fishable waters are clear, and the trails accessible. During a normal year, the high Uintas melt out in late June and early July, and fishing success is usually good. Regulations Utah Lake Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY (Aug 20) Conditions are similar to those in last week's report. Anglers report fair success for white bass using action lures and good success for channel cats using stink baits or worms. Walleye fishing is slow. (Aug 13) Fair success for white bass using action lures, good success for channel cats by using stink baits or worms. Walleye fishing is slow. (Jul 31) Anglers still report fair success for white bass, fair success for largemouth bass (look for edges of vegetation along inlets or along the vegetative shorelines in the lake) and good success for channel cats. Walleye fishing is slow. (Jul 28) Chris of Lehi fished Lincoln Beach in a group of 5 and caught 5 white bass and 5 channel cats using worms. "Action was fair, and fairly consistent. Not bad fishing for white bass with a bobber and 2-3 feet of line, and good for catfish on the bottom out 20-30 feet from shore." Regulations Vernon Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Officer Hammond reports that anglers are having fair success. Water level is getting a bit low. (Aug 13) Officer Hammond reports that anglers are having fair success. Water levels are getting a bit low. (Jul 31) Vernon Reservoir is a little low. Regulations Weber River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports fishing between Wanship and Coalville is good. Waters levels are above recent levels. Water quality is good. (Aug 9) Anel M. of Salt Lake fished in a group of 5. "we started at the weber river but we got nothin except one of our friends caught 5 fish on a fly.Then we went to the river that leads into rockport and he caught 2 whitefish we got some bites on powerebait but we couldnt hook em" (Aug 9) Ryan E. of South Jordan fished in a group of 3 and caught 24 browns, 10 rainbows, 10 cutts, and 1 tiger trout using gold Panther Martin and blue-bodied silver bladed Blue Fox. (Jul 25) The water is high between Echo and Stoddard. Try fishing with a small Rapala or spin-gear in the deeper holes. Flyfishing with nymphs or streamers has produced some fine fish all along the river. The water below Stoddard is running clear and might produce some nice dry flyfishing. Regulations Willard Bay Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Wipers (hybrid), Yellow Perch (Aug 14) Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports a few anglers had success catching catfish between 10–14 inches using nightcrawlers. Another group of anglers had success catching crappie and bluegill using jigs and nightcrawlers. (Jul 31) Anglers are still reporting good fishing for wipers. Regulations Willow Pond Bluegill,Brown Trout, Catfish, Rainbow Trout (Aug 20) Stocked on a regular basis. Fishing success is fair to good. (Jul 31) Stocked on a regular basis, and fishing success is fair to good. Regulations Woodruff Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Jul 25) Water levels are very low and there haven't been any recent reports. Yuba Reservoir Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch (Aug 20) Anglers report slow success for all species. Please keep the walleye you catch. (Aug 13) Anglers report slow success all species. Please keep the walleye you catch. (Jul 31) Anglers report fair success for perch, slow to fair success for walleye. Anglers are also catching an occasional northern pike by using larger lures. Please keep the walleye you catch. Regulations