Utah Fly Fishing Reports

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Utah Fly Fishing Reports 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. Beaver Mountain Lakes Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Heavy pressure, especially on weekends. Fair fishing in Anderson Meadow and Kents. Three Creeks Res. is empty. Upper Kent's has a heavy algae bloom. Public access at Puffer Lake is restricted to 100 yards of shoreline on the southwest end. Look for the small area that is not posted. (Aug 1) Heavy pressure, especially on weekends. Fishing is most consistent at Anderson Meadow; the biggest fish are being caught at Kents Lake. Three Creeks Reservoir is empty and Kents Lake should drop to the conservation pool level in a week. Public access at Puffer Lake is restricted to 100 yards of shoreline on the southwest end. Look for the small area that is not posted. Beaver River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) LOWER: Irrigation flows are high but still fishable, though turbidity can be a problem. Much of the river is on private property, so please treat the area with respect. Much of the private land is open to walk-in access, but some is closed to trespass so watch for signs. UPPER: Flows are mostly clear. Small rainbows and browns are abundant and will take most lures and flies. Try flashy spinners or a hopper-dropper rig. Not much pressure. (Aug 1) LOWER: Irrigation flows are high but still fishable, though turbidity can be a problem. UPPER: Flows are mostly clear. Small rainbows and browns are abundant and will take most lures and flies. Try flashy spinners or a hopper-dropper rig. Not much pressure. Regulations Benches Pond Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Fish early or late with a floating nightcrawler or PowerBait. (Aug 6) Fish early or late with a floating nightcrawler or PowerBait. Regulations 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. Boulder Mountain Lakes Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Reports have come in of fair to good fishing in many areas. If fishing is slow at one lake, move on to another. A few lakes have experienced some winterkill, but this is normal. Even when you see some dead fish, don't assume that all the fish in the lake died. For brook trout, try dark-colored marabou jigs and wooly buggers, fished near any structure like floating logs, submerged grass, large boulders, and undercut banks. (Aug 1) Reports have come in of fair to good fishing in many areas. If fishing is slow at one lake, move on to another. A few lakes have experienced some winterkill, but this is normal. Even when you see some dead fish, don't assume that all the fish in the lake died. For brook trout, try dark-colored marabou jigs and wooly buggers, fished near any structure like floating logs, submerged grass, large boulders, and undercut banks. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches. Regulations Boulger Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Fish early or late with a floating nightcrawler or PowerBait. (Aug 12) Bryan of West Valley fished with a partner and caught 7 rainbows using worms. "good fishing all day not to many people there. was a good overcast. trout were about 10 inches long. fished for about 2 1/2 hours definately worth fishing it." (Aug 6) Fish early or late with a floating nightcrawler or PowerBait. (Jul 25) Lieutenant Carl Gramlich reported slow fishing during daylight hours. He recommended that anglers fish during early morning or late evening hours and try a nightcrawler/marshmallow combination for the best success. 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. Clear Creek Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) Reports of fair to good fishing for small rainbows and browns with dries and nymphs. (Aug 1) Reports of fair to good fishing for small rainbows and browns with dries and nymphs. Cleveland Reservoir Rainbow Trout (Jul 25) This reservoir was virtually angler-free, suggesting a low catch rate. 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. Currant Creek Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. 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 Fork of Sevier River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Aug 14) KINGSTON CANYON: Flows and turbidity are high due to irrigation releases, but the river is still fishable. Fishing was slow to fair. Sampling this spring found that trout numbers are down from recent years. BLACK CANYON: Flows are good and generally clear. Fair to good fishing for browns and some cutthroat. ABOVE TROPIC RESERVOIR: No recent reports. Small trout are abundant from Kanab Creek upstream. (Aug 1) KINGSTON CANYON: Flows and turbidity are high due to irrigation releases, but the river is still fishable. Fishing was slow to fair. Sampling this spring found that trout numbers are down from recent years. There is public access on a section of Kingston Canyon midway through the canyon that was purchased through the Blue Ribbon Program. Look for the signs. BLACK CANYON: Flows are good and generally clear. Fair to good fishing for browns and some cutthroat. ABOVE TROPIC RES: No recent reports. Small trout are abundant from Kanab Creek upstream. 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. 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. Fish Lake Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Splake (hybrid), Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Trolling for rainbows using popgear or small lures is good to excellent. Bait fishing can also produce. The average size of rainbows seems to be a little higher this year. A few splake are caught trolling or jigging at 60 to 70 feet. Fast action for perch in and just outside the weeds. Try jigs tipped with worms or perch meat. Trolling for lake trout is generally slow, with a few fish caught by patient anglers. Make sure your lures imitate the lakers' forage: rainbows, chubs, and perch. (Aug 1) Trolling for rainbows using popgear or small lures is good to excellent. Bait fishing can also produce. The average size of rainbows seems to be a little higher this year. A few splake are caught trolling or jigging at 60-70 feet. Fast action for perch in and just outside the weeds. Try jigs tipped with worms or perch meat. Trolling for lake trout is generally slow, with a few fish caught by patient anglers. Make sure your lures imitate the lakers' forage: rainbows, chubs, and perch. A few tiger muskies have moved up from Johnson Reservoir. 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 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 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 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 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. 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 Minersville Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Smallmouth bass fishing is good to excellent. Work the rocky shorelines with curly-tail jigs or lures that imitate crayfish and chubs. Trout fishing is generally slow. The fish are skinny and easily stressed due to warm water. Please reduce playing and handling time to avoid hooking mortality. (Aug 1) Trout fishing is generally slow. The fish are skinny and easily stressed due to warm water. Please reduce playing and handling time to avoid hooking mortality. Smallmouth bass fishing is good. Work the rocky shorelines with curly-tail jigs or lures that imitate crayfish and chubs. Regulations 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 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 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 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 Thousand Lakes Mountain Trout (Aug 14) One angler reports good success for cutts at Meeks with wooly buggers. Fair success at Round. (Aug 1) One angler reports good success for cutts at Meeks with wooly buggers. Fair success at Round. 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 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 Willow Lake Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 14) Slow fishing was reported. (Aug 13) Stocked on a regular basis and fishing success is fair to good. (Aug 6) On July 24, K.J. Erickson of Price reported catching a four-pound tiger trout with a renegade pattern and fly outfit. (Jul 31) K.J. Erickson of Price reported catching a four-pound tiger trout on July 24, using a renegade pattern and fly rod. (Jul 25) Fishing success has ranged widely, depending on the day and time of day. Early morning tends to yield a better bite. Try nightcrawlers with rainbow PowerBait for trout from 15–16 inches.