Utah Bass Fishing Reports

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Utah Bass Fishing Reports Revised 07-01-09 Hypertext gives a description of the lake and facilities available. Check proclamtion for details on restrictions as some may not be listed here. 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. Brough Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jul 1) Anglers report variable success rates ranging from good to poor. The weather has also been highly variable with warm sunny days changing into sudden storms. Note: A recent news article reported that Brough is a good bass fishery, but it is not. Brough is stocked and managed as a trophy rainbow and brown trout fishery. (Jun 10) Anglers report variable success rates ranging from good to poor. The weather has also been highly variable with warm sunny days changing into sudden storms. Note: a recent news article reported that Brough is a good bass fishery, but it is not. Brough is stocked and managed as a trophy rainbow and brown trout fishery. (Jun 4) Anglers report variable success rates ranging from good to poor. The weather has also been highly variable with warm sunny days changing into sudden storms. Note: a recent news article incorrectly reported Brough is a good bass fishery. Rather, Brough is stocked and managed as a trophy rainbow and brown trout fishery. Regulations Bullock Reservoir Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybred) (Jul 1) Anglers report good fishing for bullheads. These catfish are large for their species and make a nice fillet. Some good-sized bass have also been reported. (Jun 10) Anglers report excellent fishing for bullheads. These catfish are large for their species and make a nice fillet. (Jun 4) Anglers report excellent fishing for bullheads. These catfish are large for their species and so they make a nice fillet. Regulations Clinton City Park Pond Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Cottonwood Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jul 1) Anglers report good fishing for large bullhead catfish. Due to their size, they make a nice fillet. (Jun 10) Anglers reported excellent fishing for large bullhead catfish. Due to their size, they make a nice fillet. (Jun 4) Anglers reported excellent fishing for large bullhead catfish. Due to their size, they make a nice fillet. Regulations Cutler Reservoir Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish (Jun 24) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess noted that anglers are having success catching large catfish at night after 10 p.m. Anglers are using shrimp and pairing it with liver to avoid catching carp. Dedicated Hunter Erik Swensen reports that some anglers caught catfish that were approximately eight inches in length. Anglers used chicken livers and sunk the livers with heavy lead weights, approximately 30 feet from the shore. (Jun 20) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports that the crappie are hot at Cutler's ramps, especially if you use small jigs tipped with bait. Regulations Deer Creek Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch (Jun 24) The warmer weather has lured a number of boats onto the water. Anglers report fair fishing. Trolling for trout has been fair-to-good with pop-gear and a worm or with minnow-imitating lures. Anglers report good success casting for smallmouth bass toward the points. Try tube jigs or other bass lures. Shore fishing is slow-to-fair with traditional baits. Overall the water level is high and morning has been the best time to catch trout. (Jun 18) The water level is high. Anglers report fair-to-good success trolling for trout with pop-gear and worms or minnow-imitating lures. Anglers have also had success casting for smallmouth toward points. Try tube jigs or other bass lures for best success. Morning has been the best time to catch fish. Shore anglers report slow-to-fair fishing with baits. (Jun 15) Joshua of Orem fished in a group of 3 and caught 9 rainbows and 6 perch trolling yellow perch Rapala and rainbow trout Rapala. "troll slow around 2mph in the shallow areas no deeper than 25ft. All of our success came in that depth. The rainbow we brought in varied in size. We brought in 5 or 6 that were larger than 15 inches. The perch were random size and depths." (Jun 12) Johnny W. of Orem fished the east end and caught 4 rainbows using PowerBait. "Got there at 5:20 left at 6:30 with limit." (Jun 11) The water level is up to the top of the boat ramps. Anglers report fair success from the shoreline and from boats. Morning has been best time to catch fish. The vegetation can make shoreline fishing very difficult. Walleye success is slow. Regulations East Canyon Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 24) Trout angler Wade Cardon had never fished for smallmouth bass until two weeks ago when he tried a woolly bugger with sinking line. It took only one fish, and he was immediately hooked! Fishing has been consistently good for smallmouths this season. (Jun 20) Dedicated Hunter Justin Prince reports that anglers are having success catching 10- to 15-inch trout. Anglers are using salmon egg-and-marshmallow combinations, worm-and-marshmallow combinations or PowerBait. The fish were caught near East Canyon State Park. (Jun 18) Dax M. of Park City fished the north end with a partner and caught 4 largemouth and one rainbow using flies. "If you get there early in the morning, the fishing is good. It's best if one can fish from a boat or tube in order to reach the lunkers." (Jun 10) Dirk Keyes, Dedicated Hunter, reports that anglers were having success with orange- and rainbow-colored PowerBait. Boat anglers should try a silver and red Mepps. (Jun 6) Eric of Draper caught 2 rainbows using worms. "I went with my dad to the lake and it was slow today not fast. It took over 3 hr to catch 2 fished only my dad caught those fish and i didnt catch any thing even when i used the same this as him. I recomend dont go up there until water gets warmer. So it was slow day but caught nice big fishes. It was slow" (Jun 4) Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser reports that fishing is great at East Canyon! Shore anglers are catching trout using PowerBait (superman and rainbow are the most popular) or by suspending a worm beneath a bobber. Some nice trout (up to 15 inches) can be caught. If one spot isn't producing enough success, move to a different spot along the reservoir. Bass are biting worms, tube jigs and other bass baits. Find some structure where the bass are preparing to spawn. Boat anglers are having success by trolling popgear with bait or flat-fish. Echo Reservoir Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Rainbow Trout (Jun 24) One angler reported good fishing at the dam for smallmouth bass with nightcrawlers. (Jun 20) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that angler success at Echo Reservoir is fair. Anglers are catching fish with PowerBait and worms. Dedicated Hunter Justin Prince spoke to one angler who reported catching his limit by using worms, marshmallows and PowerBait. (Jun 10) Jim Hunter, Dedicated Hunter, reports good fishing trolling from a boat and using triple teasers in the morning and early evening. Other anglers report catching good-sized German browns and rainbows. (Jun 6) Kody of Clearfield fished with a partner and caught 30 rainbows, 4 browns and one cutt trolling with downrigger using Shasta humdingers and cripplures with sling blade. "Fished Friday and saturday and the trout fishing is excellent up there right now 30 or more fish each day(stopped counting), lots of smaller 15" planter rainbows with an occasional larger brown or cut. caught a 22-1/2" brown on a red HOT head cripplure" (Jun 4) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that fishing is good at Echo Reservoir. Shore anglers are catching fish with a variety of baits. Regulations Enterprise Reservoirs Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY (Jun 25) Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked in both reservoirs. Fishing is fair-to-good for rainbows up to 18 inches in the lower reservoir. There is slower action in the upper reservoir for 9- to 12-inch fish. Try popular techniques, like bait or spinners. (Jun 12) Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked in both reservoirs. Fishing is fair to good for rainbows up to 18 inches in the lower reservoir. There's been slower action for 9- to 12-inch fish in the upper reservoir. Popular techniques (such as bait and spinners) are working. Farmington Pond Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 29) Robert J. of Layton fished the east end by the inlet and caught one rainbow using Panther Martin black and gold no. 4. "Other guys on the shore were trying other lures, seems like the only thing that worked that night was the black and gold Panther Martin." Regulations Flaming Gorge Reservoir Brown Trout, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Crayfish, Kokanee Salmon, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jul 1) The area received some highly changeable weather, which is common to the Uinta Mountains. Water temperatures have crept up to the 60s. Note the regulation changes for spearfishing in the Utah portion of the reservoir as of Jan. 1. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details. Lake trout: Anglers report good fishing for 12- to 24-inch lake trout in the Canyon, Antelope and Lucerne areas. Fishing for these smaller lake trout should continue to be good, and catch rates on larger fish have also improved. Try points next to deep water in Sheep Creek, Red Canyon, the Skull Creeks, Jarvies Canyon, Hideout Canyon and in the Antelope Flat/Lucerne area. Fish are scattered down to around 150 feet, and anglers report that they are most active in the 70-foot range. Smaller fish are suspending off the bottom while feeding on zooplankton. If you are jigging, try tube jigs in white, chartreuse, glow or brown. Tipping your jig with a small chunk of sucker or chub meat may increase interest. Airplane jigs and jigging spoons are also working well. Using no-stretch line will help you feel strikes and set the hook better. Use a graph to see where fish are located and place the jig at the same depth. When trolling, check your graphs and use downriggers to get lures like needlefish, other spoons and Rapalas down near the bottom. Long-lining near the surface with small or large fish-imitating lures may produce large fish that are trying to fatten up on rainbows and kokanee near the surface. Let out a couple hundred feet of line behind the boat or use planer boards to get lures out to the side of the boat. This technique works best when surface temperatures remain cool. Kokanee salmon: Fishing is has been good but spotty, depending on the weather. Try fishing from the surface to the 25- to 35-foot range around Buckboard, Big Bend, Pipeline, Sheep Creek and Jarvies Canyon. 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. Recommended trolling speed is from 1.5 to 2.5 miles per hour. Rainbow trout: Anglers continue to report good fishing for rainbows from boats and shore. Try fishing near the dam, Jarvies, Sheep Creek, Hideout and Antelope/Lucerne areas in Utah. We have also heard some good reports from the Wyoming end of the reservoir. Fish longer than 22 inches have been reported and seen in the trend netting. If you are fishing from a boat, try casting fish-imitation lures (like spoons or crankbaits) or jigs (like marabou or plastic grubs) to shore and letting them bounce on the bottom back to the boat. If you are shore fishing, try spoons, crankbaits or other lures or use a bobber/worm combo set 4 or five feet below the surface. PowerBait or a worm/marshmallow combo will also work on the bottom. Fish can be deep or shallow, so try different depths. Shore anglers should try areas like Mustang Ridge, Sheep Creek, Lucerne Bay and Antelope Flats. Don't be afraid of harvesting some rainbows. They are really tasty from the cold waters of the Gorge. Burbot: Anglers are catching a few burbot from boats and shore using the same techniques they used when ice fishing. Depths of 20–40 feet should hold the most fish from dusk until a couple hours after dark. Try to use glowing jigs and spoons at night or early in the morning off the points in areas like Antelope Flat, Linwood Bay or Sheep Creek in Utah. In Wyoming, you'll have the best success at Firehole, Lost Dog, Sage Creek, Confluence, Buckboard, Holmes Crossing, Anvil Draw, Skunk Cliffs and Marsh Creek. Tipping your lures with sucker or crayfish meat and using smelly jelly or similar scents in crayfish also seems to help. Smallmouth bass: Anglers are reporting hot fishing almost everywhere in the canyon area. Crayfish-colored grubs on leadhead jigs or small plastic worms, senkos, twitch and crankbaits are all working well because the fish are near the surface. If you are fishing in the canyon, keep a limit of 10 fish smaller than 10 inches to help thin out the population and increase growth on the remaining fish. Throw the big fish back, if possible — it takes many years for them to reach that size. (Jun 10) The area has had some highly changeable weather, which is common to the Uinta Mountains. Water temperatures have crept up to the 60s. Note the regulation changes for spearfishing for the Utah portion of the reservoir as of Jan. 1. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details. Lake trout: Anglers report good fishing for 12- to 24-inch lake trout in the Canyon, Antelope and Lucerne areas. Fishing for these smaller lake trout should continue to be good through the month. The catch rates on larger fish have also improved. Try points next to deep water in Sheep Creek, Red Canyon, the Skull Creeks, Jarvies Canyon, Hideout Canyon and in the Antelope Flat/Lucerne area. Fish are scattered down to around 150 feet with anglers reporting that they are most active in the 70-foot range. Smaller fish are suspending off the bottom while feeding on zooplankton. If you are jigging, try tube jigs in white, chartreuse, glow or brown. Tipping the jig with a small chunk of sucker or chub meat may increase interest. Airplane jigs and jigging spoons are also working well. Using no-stretch line will help you feel strikes and set the hook better. Use a graph to see where fish are located and place the jig at the same depth. When trolling, check your graphs and use downriggers to get lures like needlefish, other spoons and Rapalas down near the bottom. Long-lining near the surface with small or large fish-imitating lures may produce large fish that are trying to fatten up on rainbows and kokanee near the surface. Let out a couple hundred feet of line behind the boat or use planer boards to get lures out to the side of the boat. This technique will work while surface temperatures remain cool. Kokanee salmon: Fishing has been good but spotty, depending on the weather and the storm fronts. Try fishing from the surface to the 25- to 35-foot range around Buckboard, Big Bend, Pipeline, Sheep Creek and Jarvies Canyon. 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. Recommended trolling speed is from 1.5 to 2.5 miles per hour. Rainbow trout: Anglers continue to report hot fishing for rainbows. Boat and shore fishing has been good to excellent near the dam, Jarvies, Sheep Creek, Hideout and Antelope/Lucerne areas in Utah and we've heard some good reports from the Wyoming end of the reservoir. Fish longer than 22 inches have been reported and seen in the trend netting. If you are fishing from a boat, try casting fish-imitation lures, like spoons or crankbaits; or jigs, like marabou or plastic grubs to shore and letting them bounce on the bottom back to the boat. If you are shore fishing, try spoons, crankbaits or other lures or use a bobber/worm combo set four or five feet below the surface. PowerBait or a worm/marshmallow combo will also work on the bottom. Fish can be deep or shallow, so try different depths. Shore anglers should try areas like Mustang Ridge, Sheep Creek, Lucerne Bay and Antelope Flats. Don't be afraid of harvesting some rainbows. They are really tasty from the cold waters of the Gorge. Burbot: Ice-fishing season is over for burbot, but fish are being caught from boats and shore using the same ice-fishing techniques. Depths of 20–40 feet should hold the most fish from dusk until a couple hours after dark. Try using glowing jigs and spoons at night or early in the morning off the points in areas like Antelope Flat, Linwood Bay or Sheep Creek in Utah. In Wyoming, you should try Firehole, Lost Dog, Sage Creek, Confluence, Buckboard, Holmes Crossing, Anvil Draw, Skunk Cliffs and Marsh Creek. Tipping your lures with sucker or crayfish meat and using smelly jelly or similar scents in crayfish also seems to help. Smallmouth bass: Anglers are reporting hot fishing almost everywhere in the canyon area. Crayfish-colored grubs on leadhead jigs or small plastic worms, senkos, twitch and crankbaits are all working well as the fish are near the surface. If you are fishing in the canyon, keep a limit of 10 fish smaller than 10 inches to help thin out the population and increase growth on the remaining fish. Throw the big fish back, if possible — it takes many years for them to reach that size. (Jun 4) The area received some interesting weather, but the ramps remained open. Water temperatures have crept up to the high 50's and low 60s. Note the regulation changes for spearfishing for the Utah portion of the reservoir as of Jan. 1. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details. Lake trout: Anglers report good fishing for 12- to 24-inch lake trout in the Canyon, Antelope and Lucerne areas. Fishing for these smaller lake trout should also be good for the next couple of months and the catch rates on larger fish should pick up as soon as the water warms up a few degrees. Try points next to deep water in Sheep Creek, Red Canyon, the Skull Creeks, Jarvies Canyon, Hideout Canyon and in the Antelope Flat/Lucerne area. Fish are scattered from 50 to 120 feet, with most in the 80- to 100-foot range. Smaller fish are suspending off the bottom while feeding on zooplankton. If you are jigging, try tube jigs in white, chartreuse, glow or brown. Tipping it with a small chunk of sucker or chub meat may increase interest. Airplane jigs and jigging spoons are also working well. Using no-stretch line will help you feel strikes and set the hook better. Use a graph to see where fish are located and place the jig at the same depth. When trolling, check your graphs and use downriggers to get lures like needlefish, other spoons and Rapalas down near the bottom. Long lining near the surface with small or large fish-imitating lures may produce large fish that are trying to fatten up on rainbows and kokanee near the surface. Let out a couple hundred feet of line behind the boat or use planer boards to get lures out to the side of the boat. This technique will work while surface temperatures remain cool. Kokanee salmon: Fishing is fair and gaining quickly on good. We are getting reports of fair to good fishing in Sheep Creek, Jarvies and other areas. Success rates will continue to pick up as the waters warm. Try fishing from the surface to the 25–35 foot range around Buckboard, Big Bend, Pipeline, Sheep Creek and Jarvies Canyon. 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. Try trolling at speeds from 1.5 to 2.5 miles per hour. Rainbow trout: Anglers continue to report hot fishing for rainbows. Boat and shore fishing has been good to excellent near the dam, Jarvies, Sheep Creek, Hideout and Antelope/Lucerne areas in Utah and we've heard some good reports from the WY end of the reservoir. Fish above 22 inches have been reported and seen in the trend netting. If you are fishing from a boat, try casting fish imitation lures, like spoons or crankbaits; or jigs, like marabou or plastic grubs to shore and letting them bounce on the bottom back to the boat. If shore fishing, try spoons, crankbaits or other lures or use a bobber/worm combo set four or five feet below the surface. Powerbait or a worm/marshmallow combo will also work on the bottom. Fish can be deep or shallow, so try different depths. Shore anglers should try areas like Mustang Ridge, Sheep Creek, Lucerne Bay and Antelope Flats. Don't be afraid of harvesting some rainbows. They are really tasty from the cold waters of the Gorge. Burbot: Ice fishing season is over for burbot but fish are caught from boats using the same ice fishing techniques. Depths of 20–40 feet should hold the most fish from dusk to a couple hours after dark. Try fishing glowing jigs and spoons at night or early in the morning off the points in areas like Antelope Flat, Linwood Bay or Sheep Creek in Utah Firehole, Lost Dog, Sage Creek, Confluence, Buckboard, Holmes Crossing, Anvil Draw, Skunk Cliffs and Marsh Creek in Wyoming. Tipping your lures with sucker or crayfish meat and using smelly jelly or similar scents in crayfish also seems to help. Smallmouth bass: Smallmouth fishing is improving daily and anglers are reporting hot fishing in the rocky backs of bays. If it follows the normal pattern, fishing will continue to improve during the next week until fish can be found almost everywhere in the canyon area. Crayfish-colored grubs on leadhead jigs or small plastic worms, senkos, twitch and crankbaits all working well as the fish are near the surface. If you are fishing in the canyon, keep a limit of 10 fish smaller than 10 inches to help thin out the population and increase growth on the remaining fish. Throw the big fish back as it takes many years for them to reach that size. Regulations Gigliotti Pond Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 23) There will be a special fishing event for people with disabilities on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. until noon. All handicapped persons and their caregivers are invited. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, contact Kevin Albrecht at the U.S. Forest Service at (435) 384–2327. We encourage other anglers to fish elsewhere during the event. (Jun 17) Conservation Officer Brandon Baron reports good fishing. Try covering a salmon egg-sized hook with a very small dab of PowerBait. Please make sure you follow the daily limit of four fish. DWR conservation officers regularly find anglers over the limit. On May 27, the Skyline Mine, U.S. Forest Service and DWR will sponsor a special fishing day for persons with disabilities. For more information, contact Kevin Albrecht with the U.S. Forest Service in Price. (Jun 11) Brandon Baron, Conservation Officer, reports sporadic fishing success. Some days are hot and other days are not. Brandon recommends using a very small hook and just enough PowerBait to cover the hook. On June 27, the Skyline Mine, the U.S. Forest Service and Utah DWR will sponsor a special fishing day for persons with disabilities. For more information, contact Kevin Albrecht with the U.S. Forest Service in Price. (Jun 4) Fishing success has been variable. Conservation Officer Brandon Baron reported slow fishing after interviewing several anglers last weekend. In contrast, a Head Start group fished on May 30 and reported very good fishing with worms. On June 27, the Skyline Mine, U.S. Forest Service and DWR will sponsor a special fishing day for people with disabilities. For more information, contact Kevin Albrecht with the U.S. Forest Service in Price. Regulations Glassman's Pond Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Gunlock Reservoir Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY (Jun 25) The reservoir was drained in fall 2008 for dam repairs, and has since been refilled. There is a limited number of stocked adult bass and bluegill, but it will take a few years for populations to fully reestablish. (Jun 12) The reservoir was drained in fall 2008 for dam repairs and has since been refilled. A limited number of adult bass and bluegill have been stocked, but it will take a few years for populations to fully re-establish. Regulations Gunnison Bend Reservoir Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Bass No recent reports. Holmes Creek Reservoir Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye (Jun 24) This is a good crappie, walleye and largemouth bass fishing spot — it's close to residential areas and easy to get to. No boats or float tubes allowed. Regulations Huntington North Reservoir Crayfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 23) Some bass boats have been observed in the shallow backwaters, but trout fishermen have been angling elsewhere. (Jun 17) State Park Manager Dan Richards reports good bass fishing in the shallows. Bluegill have been biting as well, but trout activity is slow. (Jun 11) Dan Richards, State Park Manager, reports good bass fishing in the shallows. Bluegill have been biting too, but trout activity is slow. By mid-morning, other water sports dominate the reservoir. (Jun 4) Few anglers have been fishing. Other water sports are dominating the recreation scene. Regulations Hyrum Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter TJ Davis and Conservation Officer Matt Burgess report that fishing is improving. One angler was able to land a perch off the bank near the boat dock using a small jig. Other anglers said the fishing had been good in the morning, and they were successful catching 12- to 16-inch rainbows using popgear and a worm or a small spinner. (Jun 21) Mark of West Haven fished by the cliffs with a partner and caught one rainbow using green PowerBait from a boat. (Jun 20) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess and Dedicated Hunter Blake Murdoch reported that fishing is really slow. A few anglers had some success catching trout earlier in the day. They used a Panther Martin lure on the west side near the dam. They had also tried both worms and PowerBait, but did not have any success with them. 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 (Jun 24) Anglers report good success for trout. The warmer weather should bring better success for both trout and bass. Try PowerBait or worms tipped with a marshmallow from shore, and move around until you find fish action. Boaters are catching trout with the above methods or by trolling pop gear with a worm or trolling lures. Bass action is good using grubs or crankbaits. (Jun 18) Officer Dave Swenson reports that fishing is picking up at Jordanelle Reservoir. Try PowerBait or worms with a marshmallow from the shore. Trolling is productive using lures or pop gear and a worm. The Bass are on the nests and bass fishing is good with crankbaits, or grubs or worms. (Jun 11) Officer Dave Swenson reports that fishing is picking up at Jordanelle Reservoir. Try PowerBait or worms with a marshmallow from the shore. Trolling is productive using lures or pop gear and a worm. The Bass are on the nests and bass fishing is good with crankbaits, or grubs or worms. Regulations Kaysville Ponds Black bullhead, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter Bill Grayson interviewed an angler who caught seven trout and released them all. Most were between eight and ten inches, but one was closer to 20 inches. The angler used worms and marshmallows about two feet off the bottom. Another group used worms and PowerBait to catch two trout that were about eight to ten inches long. (Jun 21) James W. of Layton fished with a partner and caught 8 channel cats using hot dogs. "We were there for two hours and caught our limit. We caught and release several others. It was a good Day" Regulations Lake Powell Bluegill, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye STOP QUAGGAG MUSCLE (Jul 1) Lake Elevation: 3640 Water Temp: 77- 82 F Lake Powell is still rising. Water temperature took a big jump which will be well received by the many recreationists that will be here celebrating the Independence Day Holiday week. And Yes! Stripers will still be boiling. When chasing stripers on the surface during busy traffic times it will be most productive to concentrate fishing effort in the early morning and late evening time slots. Boils will be seen all day long but catching will be much better during the quieter times. Best fishing locations will be in quieter lake areas like Good Hope Bay to Hite, the Escalante and San Juan Arms and main channel between those canyons. The best recent report comes from the main channel near Buoy 67. But if the opportunity arises it is well worth the effort to fish near the busy marinas. Start looking in the main channel areas right in the busy travel lanes. In the southern lake, cruise around Antelope Island between Wahweap and Antelope Point Marinas watching for boils all the way. Boil abundance varies with the day and location but the common theme is that boils are steady and repeatable. While most boils are small with perhaps 25 fish working together, there are some boils each day where over a hundred fish group up to eat shad from the surface. Use your favorite confidence lure, as any lure will work that is presented perfectly. Cast the lure over and slightly beyond the lead fish in the fast moving school. Then quickly swim the lure along the surface or in the upper 2 feet of water and through the school. Schooling stripers spend their lives getting to the bait before the next fish. They will react quickly to a lure placed in the right spot. The strike zone is 2-4 feet in front of the lead fish. Bass fishing is somewhat slower than it has been but still very good for surface fishing early and late - particularly around striper boils. Largemouth are in the newly submerged green brush and smallmouth are on the rocky points and drop-offs. Walleye are caught occasionally while fishing grubs along the bottom for bass or trolling the submerged tree tops. Catfish are very active at night and easy to catch. Sunfish are in the trees and easy prey for a kid of any age with a small hook and live worm. Life and fishing are great- Enjoy the week at Lake Powell. (Jun 24) Lake Elevation: 3638 Water Temp: 72- 75F One method of judging how fishing changes from week to week is to try the same methods in the same spots each week. Last week I chased striper boils from Wahweap to Padre Bay and caught one fish from every third boil. This week I caught one fish in every other boil and two fish in some. Since the frequency of sighting boils also increased, my determination is that fishing for stripers in boils is getting better. Here is a closer look at techniques. The best lures are those that cast great distances with accuracy. We had good success with large rattletraps because many schools were headed down as the boat got in range. 'Traps' dive and could be effectively presented to fleeing fish. The best lure for me was the full size Jumpin' Minnow. It is heavier and therefore casts further than anything but a heavy spoon. Fish are feeding on top so the surface lure was just right. You should fish with your best "confidence" lure. If a lure has been good for you in the past it will be good now. Still it is imperative that the lure is cast in front and beyond the lead fish. As the lure hits water quickly work it into the racing striper school. Stripers are looking toward the surface. They swim fast enough to beat their school mate to the next shad. A larger 'fish' (lure) will be eaten if it is in just the right spot. Casting into or behind a moving school is fruitless. Perfect placement results in a hook up with a 20-25 inch striper. Anything less is ignored. Boat handling is key. Fish in boils are vulnerable for 5-30 seconds. Move quickly into range trying to parallel direction of fish travel. I shut off the motor when in range and grab the rod while the boat is slowing to a stop. Sometimes the school will stay on top long enough to put one cast into the school. More likely the school will sound and then resurface. The most effective cast is to the resurfacing school. Hopefully, fish come up in range and the first cast goes beyond the lead fish. Spend some time watching the school and make one good cast instead of three errant ones. I only stay with a pod of stripers long enough to see them resurface three times. After that they are wary and I move to find a fresh school. Boils cover the length of Lake Powell and are continuous from daylight to dark when the water is calm. Wind may put them down for an hour but they come right back up as soon as the lake calms. Boils are strong from Wahweap to San Juan and Escalante. Reports are less from Rincon to Good Hope but I suspect that is lack of reports and not lack of striper boils. My crew reports strong boils in Good Hope this morning. Water is clearing and fishing out of Hite is effective once more. If the craziness of chasing fish does not appeal then look for a striper boil near shore. Go to that spot and cast a surface walking bait or popper into the submerged trees and have fun with bass on topwater lures. (Jun 18) Lake elevation: 3,636 ft., water temperature: 70–74°F. OK, now I'm excited! We are finally moving striped bass up to the top of the report. Striper boils have started, and fish are catchable. For weeks, there have been small boils reported here and there, but none of them were really repeatable or predictable. Now, boils start at first light and continue all morning or until the wind comes up. Stripers have been quiet most of the year because they came out of winter in good shape. (This made them finicky eaters.) Then, the water warmed, and they forgot about food as they concentrated on spawning. Now, with spawning complete, the population is lean and hungry. Fish look thinner now, with the ovaries evacuated. Striper fillets are still prime, and fish are healthy. All they need now is food — and lots of it! Shad have spawned, and larvae are in rich abundance in the open bays and channels. These are areas where predator and prey conduct daily battles. Here is the scene: Shad regroup in schools at first light. Stripers see the gathering, surround the school and feed quickly by trapping shad on the surface. Since shad larvae are tiny, a quick feeding burst often fragments the shad school, making them hard to see and follow. Stripers then go deep, regroup and search for the next shad pod. The school is then up and down at every feeding opportunity. Today, as we ran from Wahweap to Rock Creek, we saw about 25 quick boils. More boils were seen in Padre Bay, but there was surface activity all the way up and back. The first fish was caught at 8 AM and the last one at 11:30 AM. We caught 10 stripers, so there was more chasing than catching. We had the best success when we located boils, properly positioned the boat and then took advantage as the fish surfaced in range for a second time. Casting to the tail end of fleeing fish is not productive, but if a school resurfaces in range, you'll likely catch some stripers. Regardless, boil junkies have the adrenaline surge going for hours when that much surface activity occurs. There was no best lure. We made the catch when we placed a lure right in front of the first fish coming to the surface to feed. We caught them on full-size topwater lures, shallow-running rattle traps, and deep-diving Rapalas. It took many casts to get the lure and fish together, but it was certainly satisfying when it happened. School stripers were all three-pound clones. Expect good striper surface action from Wahweap to San Juan and beyond to Bullfrog. The best spot on the lake is at the mouth of the San Juan. Visibility in the upper lake is improving. Runoff has declined to 60,000 acre feet per day. Launching at Hite and fishing downstream to Good Hope is enjoyable once again now that there's less driftwood and clearer water. Water temperatures are still lagging due to snow melt runoff, so fishing downstream from Bullfrog is still a better bet. Bass fishing remains good on main channel rockslides with plastic baits. And you can occasionally catch some walleye while fishing for bass. Sunfish and catfish are at a peak in activity levels because both species are about to spawn. Fishing is now improving each day and will continue to improve as the water warms and the lake level stabilizes. It is a great time to plan another Lake Powell fishing trip! (Jun 10) Lake Elevation: 3633 Water Temp: 70- 74F Did it rain at your house? This week has been more like a nice week in April than June in the desert. Normally air temperature is nearing the century mark here, but we will take the 70s for now and enjoy the heat when it comes. Fishing conditions have not changed much since last report. Water still runs in at a rate of 80,000 acre feet per day. Lake level still increases by 3-6 inches. Surface temperature is holding near 70 degrees. Bass are still biting and stripers randomly boil. Best fishing is for smallmouth along the main channel and main canyon areas. Steep slick rock and cliff face areas seem to hold more agreeable fish than other spots. Look for a bit of broken rock, a ledge or terrace that provides just a tiny bit of cover in the vast expanse of clean slick rock. Find a bush in a crack or fracture of the slick rock and a largemouth may lurk there as well. Bass are looking for crayfish and are willing to hit plastic near bottom in the 20-30 foot range. Our tendency is to fish the shoreline from a boat holding about a cast or two off shore. The better thing to do now is put the boat in the same location but drop the lure straight to the bottom instead of casting toward shore. Once the lure contacts bottom let it drift slowly along the 25 foot contour. Gently ease the bait along the bottom to encounter bass and walleye. Early in the morning shad are spawning further back in the canyons and coves on the surface around brush and driftwood. Shallow running crankbaits and top water lures work well at fist light before the sun hits the water. The extended spring weather means that a variety of species are working on vulnerable shad. It is possible to catch bass, stripers, walleye, catfish and sunfish near the site of any spawning shad school. Shad spawning activity subsides by 8 AM and game fish move to their daily holding pattern. Bass go deep, stripers cruise the shoreline along that same 25 foot contour. Trolling the 25 foot flats is effective but not fast fishing. Rattle trap baits are effective for both bass and stripers. Shallow running crankbaits, like glass shad raps and lucky craft bevy shad also work well. It seems to me that shorter baits (3 inches) are more effective than longer ones (Thundersticks). Look out for tree tops that grab trolling lures but get close enough to brush to attract fish interest. A lure that runs right over the brushy tree tops is a great choice. While doing all this, keep an eye out for random striper boils. I get new reports every day of random boils occurring mid morning over the expanse of the lake. Boils are becoming more visible and staying up longer. Unfortunately, they are not yet predictable or repeatable occurrences. But top water time is getting closer. Expect stripers to become catchable in boils as the lake stabilizes and water temperature warms. Shad will grow faster in warmer waters and hasten the boil response. Until then enjoy bass fishing and trolling in the cool springtime luxury of Lake Powell. Regulations LaSal Mountains Albino Trout, Bluegill, Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid) (Jun 23) Conservation Officer TJ Robertson reports that last week's storms have put a damper on angling in the La Sal Mountains. He reminds anglers to pack out their trash, including non-burnable cans and wrappers. Persons who are guilty of trashing the lakes can expect to be cited. Colorado River—Catfishing should pick up any time, but it is slow at present. Dark Canyon—Anglers report good fishing with traditional baits and lures. Dons Lake—Anglers have been fishing elsewhere, which suggests slow fishing. Hidden Lake—Anglers report very good fishing with orange, green or rainbow PowerBait. Kens Lake—There is a lot of bass fishing is going on. Bass anglers have been using tube jigs in chartreuse, brown or green sparkle. Crayfish-imitating spinners or crankbaits have also been effective. Aquatics Biologist Darek Elverud reports fair fishing at Kens Lake with poppers and a fly rod. He hooked three bass, the biggest was 13 inches, and 12 sunfish on June 19. Trout anglers report good luck with orange or rainbow PowerBait. The best fishing is in the evening. Medicine Lake—Anglers report good fishing with a Jakes Spin-A-Lure or green or orange PowerBait. Oowah Reservoir—Anglers report excellent fishing. Green or orange PowerBait has been the best bait, although nightcrawlers and salmon eggs can also be effective. Fly-fishermen have done well with small fly patterns. (Jun 17) Dark Canyon — Conservation Officer TJ Robertson reports fair-to-good fishing. Anglers have had luck with small spinners like silver Jakes or Roostertails. A few anglers report good action with a fly and bubble. Try PowerBait or small nightcrawlers. Dons Lake — TJ Robertson reports that he has yet to see a fisherman at Dons Lake, although he has seen fish rising to the surface. Hidden Lake — TJ Robertson reports good fishing at Hidden Lake. He fished the lake last week with his son and caught 12 fish in 1.5 hours with orange PowerBait. Other anglers report success with nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Kens Lake — Sergeant J. Shirley reports good fishing at Kens Lake. Anglers are using nightcrawlers from the shoreline for trout, bass and bluegill. Fishing was best early or late in the day. Conservation Officer TJ Robertson also reports good fishing, and said that bass were biting on just about anything that moved or that was cast into the weeds. Robertson recommends that boat anglers cast diving crankbaits or spoons. Boaters should remember that they must use an electric motor only. Robertson says that fly-fishermen have done well with small grasshopper or mosquito patterns. Shoreline baitcasters are using nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, and orange or yellow PowerBait. Robertson asks fishermen to pack their garbage home or to take it to the south-end dumpster near the restrooms. Please be courteous and avoid leaving unburnable garbage in the fire pits. Medicine Lake — TJ Robertson reports good fishing at Medicine Lake with all types of bait. Oowah — Sergeant J. Shirley reports good fishing for smaller brook trout and a few catchable-size rainbow trout. Bait and spinners have both been effective. TJ Robertson says that fly-fishermen have had good luck with renegade patterns or small nymphs. (Jun 11) Dons Lake—Fishing is slow. Hidden Lake—Fishing is fair-to-good with worms, black wooly buggers, salmon eggs, worms and small marshmallows. Spincasters have done well with a silver and green Jakes lure. Kens Lake—On June 7, Darek Elverud, Aquatics Biologist, fished for 2.5 hours. The action was slow until just before dark, but after dusk Darek caught 10 fish using green plastic worms. The biggest was a 14-inch bass, while the others were less than 10 inches. Oowah—Fishing has been good with a variety of PowerBait colors. Small Jakes lures in silver and green have been effective too. Warner Lake—The Lake is open. (Jun 4) Don's Lake: Fishing has been slow with light fishing pressure. Hidden Lake: Aquatics Biologist Darek Elverud fished Hidden Lake on May 29 and reported good fishing with black woolly buggers from a fly rod. Darek landed 20 rainbows in two hours. Trout ranged from 7 to 10 inches. Bait anglers have had success with worms and salmon eggs. Spincasters have done well with small spinners such as the Jake's lure in silver and green. Ken's Lake: Good fishing occurs in the evening with multiple colors of PowerBait. Worms, salmon eggs and small marshmallows have also been effective. Oowah: Fishing has been good. PowerBait in green, yellow and rainbow sparkle has been popular. Small Jake's lures in silver and green have been the top lure. Warner Lake: The lake is open. Locomotive Springs Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Mabey Pond Crappie, Catfish, Largemouth Bass (Jun 15) Sam A. of Clearfield fished from a raft on the north side of the pond and caught 2 channel cats using chicken liver. "Caught a 1 14inch cat and a nice 5lb Cat, If you dont get a bite within 10 minutes in one area move there arent any catfish there or they are not interested, I was getting steady bites all morning, leave your bail open and let the cats take your bait and hook themselves and then tight up your line and finish setting the hook." Regulations Mantua Reservoir Bluegill, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 24) Anglers are reporting success for small perch and bluegills from shore. (Jun 20) Dedicated Hunter Blake Murdoch reports that fishing is slow from the shore. Most people used worms and PowerBait, but they caught only a few small perch and bluegills. Further out, an angler in a float tube caught more fish than anyone on the shore, but they were also very small fish. (Jun 16) Terry M. of Brigham City fished the east side and caught 26 bluegill and 6 largemouth flyfishing with nymphs. "the right patterns will keep you very busy" (Jun 10) Jim Hunter, Dedicated Hunter, reports that shore anglers are having good success for bluegills with worms. Anglers in boats and float tubes have reported fair success for trout with Woolly Buggers. (Jun 4) The water temperature is approximately 70 degrees, and bluegills have migrated to shallow shoreline habitats. They have built spawning nests over the last week or two. Spawning activity should intensify for up to two more weeks. Fishing success is starting to increase for bluegills. Based on electrofishing data collected on June 3, the Mantua bluegill population appears to be dominated by smaller, younger fish. These fish should provide anglers with many opportunities over the next few years. In addition, there still seem to be quite a few larger fish in this population, especially when compared to nearby fisheries. Although the fishing outlook for 2009 remains favorable for bluegills, anglers should expect slower catch rates and smaller fish than in the recent past. Spawning activity is likely coming to an end for largemouth bass, and the fish are located in slightly deeper water. Fishing success for bass has been fair. Overall, there are fewer largemouth bass within this population than there have been in recent years. In addition, the mean total length of all catchable-size bass remains low. In 2009, anglers should generally expect slower catch rates and smaller bass. These trends are concerning at this time, but this population is fairly balanced. That is, the ratio of larger-to-smaller fish is nearly optimal, and should enhance the overall stability of this population in the near future. Regulations Minersville Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 25) Smallmouth bass fishing is still the main attraction on Minersville Reservoir. Anglers are catching some really nice bass. Concentrate on rocky shorelines and points. Trout fishing is slow. Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and should grow quickly, but they won't provide much excitement until they reach 14 inches later in the year. There are some larger fish, but they are tough to catch because abundant food available. (Jun 12) Fishing for smallmouth bass is picking up as fish move into shallow water and get active. There have been reports of large bass. Concentrate on rocky shorelines and points. Trout fishing is slow. Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and should grow quickly, but they won't provide much excitement for Minersville anglers until later in the year when they reach about 14 inches. Some larger fish are still present, but they are tougher to catch with the abundant food available. Regulations Newcastle Reservoir Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Wiper (hybrid) FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY (Jun 25) Wiper fishing is picking up. Try fishing in the early morning or late evening. Anglers report fair-to-good fishing for smallmouth. Anglers are catching a lot of small fish with a few bigger fish mixed in. (Jun 12) Fishing is good to excellent for small rainbows. The action for smallmouth bass is picking up — you can catch lots of small fish with a few bigger fish mixed in. Wiper fishing is still a little spotty, with the best chances early in the morning and late in the evening. Regulations Newton Reservoir Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Yellow Perch (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter Erik Swensen reports that anglers had some success catching largemouth bass and perch. The perch measured an estimated length of between six and eight inches, and the bass were between 16 and 22 inches. They were using plastics, worms and a frog-pattern lure. Their peak hours were after lunch (at about 2 p.m.) when they caught three of the four fish. Most of the fish were caught on the west side of the lake — on the south end — near the unimproved campsites and tree cover. Another angler interviewed had success catching two tiger muskies that measured 33.5 inches and 38 inches. He used an X-Rap Rapala to catch the first fish and a Chartruse Buzzbait to catch the second, larger fish. Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports that the fishing for muskies at Newton has slowed down, and the water is very high. Anglers can catch fish along the edges by casting with Rapalas or large spinners. Bass fishing at Newton is very good. Plastic worms in white or sand brown are working. (Jun 20) All tiger muskies must be immediately returned to the water. This summer, 1,400 two- and three-inch tiger muskies will likely be released at Newton. If anglers continue to practice good catch-and-release practices, fishing should continue to be good as these new generations of fish grow. Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports that catch rates are good. You can find success with spoons of any color, with large black-and-white rooster tails and with Rapalas. (Jun 4) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess says that fishing success is increasing. He reminds anglers that muskies must be released immediately. Bass anglers have reported catching largemouths up to five pounds. Regulations Pelican Lake Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass (Jul 1) Cold weather and high winds kept the waters cool for several months, but it has warmed up. Now, anglers are catching both bass and bluegill. Watch out for the high winds in the afternoon. Note: A new fishing pier has been placed in the northwest corner on DWR property. (Jun 10) Cold weather and high winds kept the waters cool for several months, but it has warmed up. Anglers are now catching both bass and bluegill. Watch out for the high winds in the afternoon. (Jun 4) Cold weather and high winds kept the waters cool for several months, but it has warmed up so anglers are now catching both bass and bluegill. Watch out for the high winds in the afternoon. There will be a free family fishing event held on June 6, 2009 called Free Fishing Day. The DWR, BLM and members from radio station KXRQ will be on hand to help anglers catch fish and will take the public out on boats for some faster fishing. Regulations Pineview Reservoir Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Trout, Yellow Perch (Jun 24) Mike Bolinski reports that as of June 22, surface temperatures at Pineview were in the upper 60s to lower 70-degree range. Anglers recently reported slow fishing, but you can still pick up some smallmouth bass in the flooded willows, using tube jigs or similar plastic worm baits. Fishing for black crappie has been very poor this season. The DWR recently electrofished Pineview and caught a large amount of juvenile yellow perch, which are likely becoming prey for the crappies. The crappies are eating the perch instead of biting at lures, resulting in slow fishing. Tiger muskie angling continues to be fair for those who target them. Bucktails and crankbaits have been the top producers. Target flooded willows along the shoreline for the most action. (Jun 20) Mike Bolinski reports that as of June 13, surface temperatures at Pineview ranged from the upper 60s to the low 70s. Anglers reported that fishing has been slow, but it's been better than in previous weeks. Smallmouth bass continue to hit rubber worms and swim baits in the flooded willows. Fishing for black crappie has been very poor this season. The Division recently electrofished Pineview and caught a large amount of juvenile yellow perch. The perch are likely becoming prey for the crappies, which results in slow crappie fishing. Tiger muskie angling has been decent for many anglers. Anglers report seeing several follows, and catch rates have increased. Try using Rapala J-13 sized crankbaits and target submerged willows for tiger muskies. Please remember that all tiger muskies must be immediately released. Water clarity has decreased a bit due to the high amount of rain received over the past week. With a few dry days, the water should clear up. This summer, 7,000 two- and three-inch tiger muskie are scheduled to be released at Pineview. If anglers continue to practice good catch and release techniques, fishing should continue to be good as these new generations of fish grow. (Jun 10) Mike Bolinski reports that, as of June 8, the surface temperatures at Pineview are in the upper 60's to lower 70 degree range. Anglers report that fishing for smallmouth bass has really picked up over the past week. Several anglers report catching many smallmouth bass along the shoreline with soft plastic worm baits or swim baits. Fishing for smallmouth bass Pineview is excellent. Tiger musky fishing has also picked up in the past week. Anglers report seeing more follows and catch rates have increased. To target tiger muskies, try a J13-sized Rapala crankbait in submerged willows. Remember that all tiger muskies must be immediately released. Angling for black crappie remains extremely slow. The crappie spawn on Pineview is likely winding down. Unfortunately for anglers, fishing for crappies started off extremely slow after ice-off. Anglers wishing to target crappies should fish the flooded willows with small jigs tipped with nightcrawlers under floats. (Jun 4) DWR employee Mike Bolinski reports that fishing remains slow. Angler Greg Moore reports landing and releasing 16 smallmouth bass (most were over 15 inches). He used mostly salt sticks on a shaky head. The fish were generally suspended in eight to ten feet of water. He caught most of them as the bait was falling. He reports there were many one-inch perch and crappie in the shallows. Regulations Pioneer Park Pond Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Regulations Piute Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jun 25) Anglers report good-to-excellent fishing from a boat, either trolling or stillfishing with bait. Shore anglers are still catching fish on the deeper shorelines. (Jun 12) Fishing is good to excellent from boats, both trolling and stillfishing bait. Shore anglers are still catching fish on the deeper shorelines. Quail Creek Reservoir Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 25) The water temperature is in the mid-70s. Anglers report fair-to-good bass fishing. (Jun 12) The reservoir is full, which means there's a lot of flooded brush and trees. Water temperatures are in the low 70s. You can find some large bass on spawning beds in the shallows. Regulations Red Fleet Reservoir Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jul 1) Anglers report good to excellent fishing for rainbows, bass and bluegill. Bass and bluegill anglers should target the shallows and the submerged brush. Rainbow fishing is best in the cooler temperatures of early morning and evening. Anglers have also caught a few walleye. Note: Boaters and other reservoir users will be asked to clean and dry their boats, toys and other equipment when leaving the reservoir. These efforts will help prevent the spread of quagga mussels. (Jun 10) The ramp is open, and anglers report good to excellent fishing for rainbows and bluegill. Bass anglers are also reporting good fishing for bass. The fish are moving into the shallows and submerged brush. Note: boaters and other reservoir users will be asked to clean and dry their boats, toys and other equipment when leaving the reservoir. These efforts will help prevent the spread of quagga mussels. (Jun 4) The ramp is open and anglers report good to excellent fishing for rainbows. Bass anglers are also taking a few bass and the bluegill are moving into the shallows and supplying good fishing in the submerged brush. Note: boaters and other reservoir users will be asked to clean, drain and dry their boats, toys and other equipment when leaving the reservoir to avoid the spread of quagga mussels. Regulations Redmond Reservoir Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike No recent reports. Rockport Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter Kris Marble reports that fishing is still good while trolling on the lake. Bright-colored Rapalas are still catching rainbows, but anglers who troll worms behind some pop gear are getting better results. Trolling flatfish early in the morning is also a good way to catch some rainbows. Bank fishing is moderate, and you can bring in a few fish with PowerBait. (Jun 20) Joseph Donnell reports that fishing is really good right now. Most anglers are catching their limits of nice 12- to 18-inch rainbows. You'll find the best fishing by trolling from boats or float tubes, but bank fishing is also producing some nice fish. The smallmouth bass are also very active around the rocky outcrops and along the dam face. Get out to Rockport this week, and you'll find some great fishing! (Jun 10) Jim Hunter, Dedicated Hunter, reports fair trout fishing with Powerbait. Some anglers are catching smallmouth with worms. Anglers are using all types of baits. If you don't get a bite in 20 minutes, move around the reservoir and change baits. Bruce Johnson, Conservation Officer, reports that the Rockport Reservoir water levels are very high, and water is spilling from the spillway. (Jun 4) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that fishing at Rockport Reservoir is okay. Anglers are having some success from shore. Location and bait are the issue. Move around and change baits if you are not getting bites. Anglers in some spots are having good success while other nearby anglers are not. Regulations Sand Cove Reservoirs Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 24) Anglers report fair-to-good success. The pond was recently stocked with trout and catfish. Sand Hollow Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass (Jun 25) The water temperature is in the mid- to upper-70s. Anglers report good-to-excellent fishing for largemouth bass. Plastics work best for small fish in the shallows. For larger fish, use diving crankbaits in 15 to 20 feet of water. The best time to catch a big fish is in the morning. You can catch small fish all day. Bluegill fishing is also good. (Jun 12) Water temperatures are in the mid-70s. Fishing for largemouth bass is good to excellent. Plastics work best for small fish in the shallows. For larger fish, use diving crankbaits in 15 to 20 feet of water. The best time for big fish is in the morning; small fish can be caught all day. Bluegill fishing is fast — schools are suspended in 15 to 20 feet of water as well as in shallow along the rocks. (Jun 4) Jason R. of Enoch fished by the dam with a partner and caught 15 bluegills and 3 largemouth. "Bass were bighting Rapala minnows, and the bluegill were biting nightcrawlers. One largemouth took a plastic, scented salamander." Regulations Starvation Reservoir Brown Trout, Crayfish, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye (Jul 1) Anglers report good fishing for small walleyes. They're also catching a few larger fish. The recommended technique seems to be bottom bouncing. Rig your line so it keeps your jig, crankbait or bait right on the bottom, stirring up some sediment as you bring it in. (Jun 10) Anglers report good fishing for small walleyes. They are also catching a few larger fish. The recommended technique seems to be bottom bouncing. Rig your line so it keeps your jig, crankbait or bait right on the bottom. It should stir up some sediment as you bring it in. (Jun 4) Anglers report good fishing for walleye. The recommended technique seems to be bottom bouncing, keeping your jig or crank-bait right on the bottom so it stirs up some sediment as you bring it in. Regulations Steinaker Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jul 1) Anglers report good to excellent fishing for trout, bass and bluegill from the shore and in boats. Bass and bluegill have been in the shallows and may be starting to move toward deeper water. Rainbow trout fishing is generally better during the cooler hours of early morning and evening. Steinaker is part of the Fun Fishing Event, so check to see if your fish is marked with a winning tag. Local posters contain details. (Jun 10) The boat ramp is open, and anglers report good to excellent fishing for trout from the shore and from boats. Bass fishing has also heated up, and bluegill are now in the shallows. You'll find good to excellent fishing for these warmwater fish. Steinaker is part of the Fun Fishing Event, so check to see if your fish is marked with a winner" tag. Local posters contain details." (Jun 4) The boat ramp is open and anglers report good to excellent trout fishing from both the shore and boats. Bass fishing has also heated up and bluegill are now in the shallows so there is good to excellent fishing for these warm water fish. Steinaker is part of the free fishing event, so check to see if your fish is marked with a "winner" tag. Local posters contain more details. Regulations Strawberry Reservoir Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jun 24) Anglers are reporting fair success from boats and slow-to-fair success from shoreline. Try casting pointer minnows toward shore, or trolling with Rapalas or other action lures. Anglers have caught cutthroats with stomachs gorged with bugs, so make sure you match the hatch if you're fly-fishing. There are special regulations for Strawberry Reservoir. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details. (Jun 18) Anglers are reporting fair success from boats and slow-to-fair success from shoreline. Try casting pointer minnows toward shore, or trolling with Rapalas or other action lures. Anglers have caught cutthroats with stomachs gorged with bugs, so make sure you match the hatch if you're fly-fishing. There are special regulations for Strawberry Reservoir. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details. (Jun 11) Most anglers are reporting slow to fair success. Fishing should pick up soon. The peak of the cutthroat spawn is occurring right now, and biologists will be at the visitor center fish trap on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. We invite everyone to visit and get a close up look at the cutthroats. Regulations Utah Lake Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY (Jun 24) Anglers report good success for channel catfish and hot success for white bass. move around until you locate a school of bass and use bait-tipped action lures or jigs for best results. For best results, move around until you locate a school of bass and then use bait-tipped action lures or jigs. Other fish, like bluegill, are biting as well. You may catch an occasional walleye too. (Jun 18) Officer Bagley and many anglers report good success for channel catfish and hot success for white bass. For best results, move around until you locate a school of bass and then use bait-tipped action lures or jigs. Other fish, like bluegill, are biting as well, and you may catch an occasional walleye. (Jun 11) Officer Bagley and many anglers report good success for channel catfish, with a few reports of hot success for white bass. Move around until you locate a school of bass and use bait-tipped action lures or jigs for best results. Several other fish are biting as well, including big bluegill. Regulations Wide Hollow Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout (Jun 25) Anglers report fair-to-good fishing for rainbows, largemouth bass and bluegill. (Jun 12) Fishing is fair to good for rainbows. Bass and bluegill action should pick up soon. Willard Bay Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Wipers (hybrid), Yellow Perch (Jun 24) Father's Day weekend is usually when anglers start catching catfish, and this year was no different. Also, Angler Jim Morkin reports catching and releasing four nice healthy walleyes (from 19 to 21 inches). He kept two smaller ones and two wipers. He caught them while trolling rattletrap crankbaits in light colors around the island, more than 100 feet behind the boat. Trolling speeds varied from 1.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. He also reported seeing a lot of wipers in the South Marina. (Jun 23) Kody of Clearfield fished the north marina to the feed lot with a partner and caught 2 wipers and a walleye using Rapalas trolling with planer boards and longlinning. "Fished from 5:30 in evening till dusk, wipers were 18" and the walleye went 23" all were in different locations." (Jun 20) Dedicated Hunter Steve Ross reports that anglers who fished from boats had good success catching wipers using spinners and shad-colored Rapalas. They were dropping them from the surface to depths of eight to ten feet. (Jun 4) Dedicated Hunter Steve Ross reports that anglers who fished from boats had good success catching wipers using spinners and shad-colored Rapalas. They were dropping them from the surface to depths of eight to ten feet. Regulations