Utah Tiger Trout Fishing Reports

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Utah Tiger Trout 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. 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. 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 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. Forsyth Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid) STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) The water level is very low and boat launching is not recommended. (Aug 1) The water level is very low and boat launching is not recommended. 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 Mill Meadow Reservoir Brake (hybrid), Brownbows (hybrid), Perch, Rainbow, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Musky (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid) STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Aug 14) Perch fishing is good to excellent. Slow action for trout. Medium-sized brown trout are abundant. These brown trout are wild fish spawned in the Fremont River. It is very unique to find such a dense population of wild brown trout in a reservoir. Best techniques for the browns are flashy lures, streamers, and natural baits like night crawlers and minnows. Good-sized perch up to 10 inches are semi-abundant. (Aug 1) Perch fishing is good to excellent. Slow action for trout. Recent sampling found that medium-sized brown trout are abundant. These brown trout are wild fish spawned in the Fremont River. It is very unique to find such a dense population of wild brown trout in a reservoir. Best techniques for the browns are flashy lures, streamers, and natural baits like night crawlers and minnows. Good-sized perch up to 10 inches are semi-abundant. Regulations 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. Palisade Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) No recent reports. Panguitch Lake Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Aug 14) Fishing is generally slow. Special Regulations: Limit is four trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. Anglers must release all trout 15 to 22 inches long. Trout caught at Panguitch Lake cannot be filleted, or the head or tail removed, until you get home or to a camp. (Aug 1) Trolling is fair to good. Shore fishing is slow to fair. More and more fish near 22 inches are being caught. 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 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 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.