Utah Fishing Reports
North
Revised 05-24-13
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American Fork River
Rainbow Trout
(Apr 29) Wes Womble of Lehi fished Swinging Bridge Picnic Area using rooster tail spinner. "caught 2 planter browns in 30 minutes of fishing while waiting for our campfire to warm up."
Regulations
Bear Lake
Cisco, Cutthroat Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 10) The surface water temperature is 38°F. Shoreline anglers are catching cutthroat trout in the morning by casting spoons off the Utah state park marina and off Cisco Beach. Fish average between three and seven pounds. Gill nets have caught cutthroat trout at depths ranging from 15 to 175 feet, but the shallow areas along the shoreline have produced more and larger fish. Anglers are also doing well for cutthroat trout by trolling minnow-type lures in 10 to 40 feet of water. They are near the state park marina rockpiles, heading north toward the Utah-Idaho state line. Anglers are also trolling the east side, traveling from First Point north to the South Eden delta, finding success in the same depth of water with the same type of lures. Consider releasing some of the big pre-spawn cutthroat trout so they can spawn in the tributaries this spring. Remember, in order to keep a cutthroat trout from Bear Lake, it must have a healed fin clip (usually the adipose fin). Cutthroat trout with all fins intact must be released. Lake trout fishing is fair in 90–100 feet of water off Gus Rich point. Anglers are using large flatfish and Rapalas off downriggers.
Garden City Community Fishery Pond: The water has been drained to allow repairs at the pond. Once repaired, the pond will be filled and stocked with sterile rainbow trout.
Laketown Reservoir: The ice has melted, and the reservoir is full. Rainbow trout fishing has been good, using small spinners and woolly bugger flys. Also try PowerBait, worms and marshmallows.
(May 3) The surface water temperature is 38°F. Shoreline anglers report good fishing for cutthroat trout by casting spoons in the morning off the Utah State Park marina and off Cisco Beach. Fish are averaging between 3 and seven pounds. Anglers also report good fishing for cutthroat trout by trolling minnow-type lures in 10 to 40 feet of water from near the Utah State Park marina-rockpiles north towards the Utah-Idaho stateline. You may also want to try trolling on the east side from 1st Point north to the South Eden delta in the same depth of water, with the same type of lures. Consider releasing some of the big, pre-spawn cutthroat trout so that they can spawn in the tributaries this spring. Lake trout fishing is fair off Gus Rich point in 90 to 100 feet of water using large flatfish and Rapalas off downriggers.
Biologists have been pulling gill nets on Bear Lake this week. The gillnets have caught cutthroat trout at depths from 15 to 175 feet, but the shallow depths along the shoreline have produced more and larger fish.
Remember: you can only keep cutthroat trout with healed fin clips (usually the adipose fin). You must release any cutthroat trout that have all fins intact.
Garden City Community Fishery Pond: The water has been drained in order to repair on the pond. Once repaired, the pond will be filled and stocked with sterile rainbow trout.
Laketown Reservoir: The ice is melted and the reservoir is full. Fishing is good for rainbow trout using small spinners and wooly bugger flys, or PowerBait, worms and marshmallows.
(May 2) The surface water temperature is 38°F. Shoreline anglers report good fishing for cutthroat trout by casting spoons in the morning off the Utah State Park marina and off Cisco Beach. Fish are averaging between 3 and seven pounds. Anglers also report good fishing for cutthroat trout by trolling minnow-type lures in 10 to 40 feet of water from near the Utah State Park marina-rockpiles north towards the Utah-Idaho stateline. You may also want to try trolling on the east side from 1st Point north to the South Eden delta in the same depth of water, with the same type of lures. Consider releasing some of the big, pre-spawn cutthroat trout so that they can spawn in the tributaries this spring. Lake trout fishing is fair off Gus Rich point in 90 to 100 feet of water using large flatfish and Rapalas off downriggers.
Biologists have been pulling gill nets on Bear Lake this week. The gillnets have caught cutthroat trout at depths from 15 to 175 feet, but the shallow depths along the shoreline have produced more and larger fish.
Remember: you can only keep cutthroat trout with healed fin clips (usually the adipose fin). You must release any cutthroat trout that have all fins intact.
Garden City Community Fishery Pond: The water has been drained in order to repair on the pond. Once repaired, the pond will be filled and stocked with sterile rainbow trout.
Laketown Reservoir: The ice is melted and the reservoir is full. Fishing is good for rainbow trout using small spinners and wooly bugger flys, or PowerBait, worms and marshmallows.
Regulations
Bear River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Cutthroat Trout, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Whitefish, Yellow Perch
No recent reports.
Big Sandwash Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Rainbow Trout
(May 21) Fishing is reported as good from the shore and from boats. Bass are now joining in the catch as well. Expect the good fishing to continue.
(May 17) There aren't many anglers using the reservoir. Fishing is good and bass are joining the catch as well. Expect the good fishing to continue as the weather warms up.
(May 10) There aren't many anglers using the reservoir. Fishing is good. Expect the good fishing to continue as the weather warms up again.
(May 3) Tomorrow (May 4), biologists will be onsite at the boat ramp from 1–5 p.m. to hear anglers' ideas about Utah's 2014 fishing regulations. Right now, there aren't many anglers using the reservoir, which is too bad, because the fishing is good. It should remain good as the weather warms up.
(May 3) Tomorrow (May 4), biologists will be onsite at the boat ramp from 1–5 p.m. to hear anglers' ideas about Utah's 2014 fishing regulations. Right now, there aren't many anglers using the reservoir, which is too bad, because the fishing is good. It should remain good as the weather warms up.
(Apr 25) Recent snow and cold, windy weather have slowed fishing. Expect the good fishing to return when the weather warms up again.
Birch Creek Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 16) Patient anglers will find good action for rainbow and tiger trout. The Monte Cristo Road will open Friday, May 24 at 4 p.m.
(May 10) At this reservoir, patient anglers will find fair to good action for rainbow and tiger trout. Try using streamers, Rapalas, green tube jigs or bead-head nymphs. Be prepared for cold, windy conditions. The Monte Cristo Road is still closed.
(May 3) Patient anglers report good fishing for rainbow and tiger trout, but be prepared for cold, windy conditions. Utah outdoors reporter Reese Stein recently experienced good fishing for tiger and rainbow trout.
(May 2) Patient anglers report good fishing for rainbow and tiger trout, but be prepared for cold, windy conditions. Utah outdoors reporter Reese Stein recently experienced good fishing for tiger and rainbow trout. Watch the At Your Leisure segment online.
The Monte Cristo road is still closed.
(Apr 25) This reservoir is providing good fishing for rainbow and tiger trout. Be prepared for cold, windy conditions. Veteran Utah outdoors reporter Reese Stein recently experienced good fishing for tiger and rainbow trout
Blacksmith Fork River
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) Conditions should be good for the salmon fly hatch that typically takes place in late May or early June. This hatch produces some of the most exciting fishing of the year!
(May 10) You'll find good fishing conditions on the main river and at the impoundment.
(May 3) Hardware Ranch manager Brad Hunt reports that angling activity has dropped off with the cooler weather, but that the water levels and water clarity are still good. Hunt feels that spring runoff will be lighter this year.
(May 2) Hardware Ranch manager Brad Hunt reports that angling activity has dropped off with the cooler weather, but that the water levels and water clarity are still good. Hunt feels that spring runoff will be lighter this year.
(Apr 25) Hardware Ranch Manager Brad Hunt says that angling activity has dropped off with the cooler weather, but the water levels and clarity are still good. Hunt thinks that spring runoff will be lighter this year.
Blue Mountains
Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Bountiful Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Trout stocking has ended for the summer.
(May 3) The pond was stocked recently and should provide great spring fishing. Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear.
(May 2) The pond was stocked recently and should provide great spring fishing. Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear.
(Apr 25) Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear.
Regulations
Brough Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(May 24) The warmer weather is improving fishing. There are special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 17) The weather has finally improved, but we aren't hearing much from anglers. The slow report is from a few weeks ago. The warmer weather should have improved fishing. There are special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 11) The weather has finally improved, but we aren't hearing much from anglers. The slow report is from a few weeks ago. The warmer weather should have improved fishing. There are special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 3) There haven't been any recent reports from anglers. The warmer weather should have improved fishing success. There are special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 3) There haven't been any recent reports from anglers. The warmer weather should have improved fishing success. There are special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(Apr 25) The lake is ice free and full, but that hasn't really helped anglers. Several groups have reported slow fishing. The water was about 48°F, but it dropped 5-10 degrees over the last week.
Regulations
Brown's Draw Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
No recent reports.
Bullock Reservoir
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybred)
(May 24) Anglers are doing fair to good catching rainbows stocked early this spring, which included a few of the brood stock from Division hatcheries. Fishing is picking up with the warmer weather.
(May 17) Anglers are doing fair to good catching rainbows stocked early this spring, which included a few of the brood stock from Division hatcheries.
(May 11) Anglers are doing fair to good catching rainbows stocked early this spring, which included a few of the brood stock from Division hatcheries. Cold weather shut everything down the last few days. Fishing should pick up again with some warmer weather.
(May 3) Fishing is fair to good for rainbows stocked early this spring. Those fish included a few of the larger brood stock from Division hatcheries. Cold weather slowed everything down over the last few days. Fishing should improve with some warmer weather.
(May 3) Fishing is fair to good for rainbows stocked early this spring. Those fish included a few of the larger brood stock from Division hatcheries. Cold weather slowed everything down over the last few days. Fishing should improve with some warmer weather.
(Apr 25) Anglers report fair to good fishing for rainbows. The fish were stocked late last year and early this spring, including some of the brood stock from Division hatcheries. Cold weather has slowed fishing over the last few days. Fishing should pick up again once it warm up.
Regulations
Burraston Ponds
Albino Trout, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The ponds were recently stocked with trout. Anglers report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and lures. Please help pick up garbage that was left behind.
(May 16) The ponds were recently stocked with trout. Anglers report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and lures. Please help pick up garbage that was left behind.
(May 2) The ponds were recently stocked with trout. Anglers report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and lures. Please help pick up garbage that was left behind.
Regulations
Calder Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Calder is accessible fishing is fair. Try a leech, ant or a midge pattern. The reservoir has special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 17) Calder is accessible and fishing is fair. The reservoir has special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 11) Calder is accessible and fishing is fair. It looks like the fish survived the winter without much trouble. The reservoir has special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 3) Calder is accessible, and fishing is fair. It looks like the fish survived the winter without much trouble. The reservoir has special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(May 3) Calder is accessible, and fishing is fair. It looks like the fish survived the winter without much trouble. The reservoir has special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed.
(Apr 25) Calder Reservoir is accessible. The only ice left is piled up on the bank. Temperatures have been below 32°F most days and nights.
Regulations
Causey Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 17) Fishing is fair with rainbow PowerBait.
(May 10) Fishing is fair with rainbow PowerBait or marabou jigs.
(May 2) Fishing is fair with rainbow PowerBait.
(Apr 25) Fishing is fair for rainbow trout using PowerBait.
Regulations
Chalk Creek
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Clinton City Park Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Corn Creek
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Access should be improving, but there haven't been any recent reports on fishing success or runoff.
(May 3) Access should be improving, but there haven't been any recent reports on fishing success or runoff.
Cottonwood Reservoir
Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(May 3) There haven't been any recent reports from anglers.
Regulations
Crouse Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Crouse is accessible on mostly dry roads. There haven't been any reports from anglers, and we haven't seen any signs of winterkill. The water level is very low.
(May 17) Crouse is accessible on mostly dry roads. There haven't been any reports from anglers, and we haven't seen any signs of winterkill. The water level is very low.
(May 11) Crouse is accessible on mostly dry roads. A week of cold, windy weather has left a rim of ice around the lake shore. There haven't been any reports from anglers, and we haven't seen any signs of winterkill. The water level is very low.
(May 3) Crouse is accessible on mostly dry roads. A week of cold, windy weather has left a rim of ice around the lake shore. There haven't been any recent reports from anglers, and we haven't seen any signs of winterkill. The water level is very low.
(May 3) Crouse is accessible on mostly dry roads. A week of cold, windy weather has left a rim of ice around the lake shore. There haven't been any recent reports from anglers, and we haven't seen any signs of winterkill. The water level is very low.
(Apr 25) Crouse Reservoir is accessible. A week of cold, windy weather left a rim of ice around the shore. There haven't been any recent angler reports, and there are no signs of winterkill. The water level is quite low.
Currant Creek
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Currant Creek Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Our last report was of good fishing. The roads were accessible prior to the last set of storms.
(May 11) There haven't been any recent reports from anglers. Two weeks ago, an angler reported that his group fished a couple of stretches of open water on the west side. The road, after reaching the dam, is a bit questionable because of the snow and mud.
(May 3) Tomorrow (May 4), biologists will be onsite at the reservoir from 1–5 p.m. to hear anglers' ideas about Utah's 2014 fishing regulations. Last Saturday, an angler reported that his group fished a couple of stretches of open water on the west side. The road, after reaching the dam, is a bit questionable because of the snow and mud.
(Apr 25) An angler reports that his group fished a couple of stretches of open water on the west side last Saturday, and did fairly well. The lake is still mostly ice covered. The road after the dam is snowy and muddy.
Cutler Reservoir
Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish
(May 17) Anglers report good fishing for catfish of all sizes. Some of the fish were almost two feet long! The new state record catch-and-release mark was recently set at Cutler. Now is a great time to go after catfish with traditional baits.
(May 10) Anglers report fair fishing for smaller catfish. An angler recently set a new state catch-and-release record for catfish at Cutler. Now is a great time to go after catfish with traditional baits.
(May 2) The new Utah record for catch-and-release for catfish was recently set at Cutler. Try fishing for catfish using traditional baits.
(Apr 25) Anglers report that catfish fishing is heating up.
Regulations
Deer Creek Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
(May 24) Boat and shoreline anglers report fair fishing. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
(May 24) Boat and shoreline anglers report fair fishing. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
(May 16) Many boat anglers report fair to good fishing. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
(May 2) Many boat anglers report fair to good fishing. Wallsburg Bay has been a popular place to fish over the last week or two. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures. Come to the State Park's El dia de Playa (day at the beach) event on May 4. For more information, call Deer Creek State Park at 435-654-0171.
(Apr 28) Kent Baker of Orem fished near the state park boat ramp and caught 3 rainbows using popping gear with a fly on the end. "It was windy so we only stayed a few hours. Two 18 inchers"
Regulations
Duck Fork Reservoir
Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 3) The U.S. Forest Service access gate is closed. Access to the reservoir is blocked.
Regulations
East Canyon Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 17) The road is now open from Salt Lake to Morgan County (SR-65). Try using Rapalas, PowerBait and spinners from shore. Anglers who are trolling should use dodgers with spinners or spoons. The water level is low.
(May 16) Scott of Kearns fished the east side using PowerBait. "Tried every color of the rainbow. Including rainbow. Fished 4 hours. No bites."
(May 13) Nick Lombardi caught a smallmouth bass and that's it. East Canyon is very low. I've never seen it that low before. "east canyon has a huge rock not far from the resort that's barely visible when the lake is full. i saw it today and it was completely out of the water."
(May 10) Some anglers report good fishing for smallmouth bass in the shallow, warmer water near the rocks. Try using Rapalas, PowerBait and spinners from shore. Visit the UDOT website for updates on seasonal road closures.
(May 2) Jesse Wayment of Ogden fished along shores and dam wall with a partner and caught 25 rainbows and a brown using Jake's Spinner, and pop gear while trolling. "Fishing was amazing at East Canyon, me and my buddie caught 26 fish in 31/2 hours on the lake. Caught 13 fish trolling with pop gear and a wedding ring with a worm. Trolling with that at about 10-20ft. And caught the other 13 casting to the shores with jakes gold spinners. Bransen my buddie caught a 9lb brown with a jakes spinner right by the boat dock!"
(May 2) Try using Rapalas, PowerBait and spinners from shore. Trollers should use dodgers with spinners and spoons. The water level is low.
(Apr 25) Try using Rapalas, PowerBait and spinners from shore. Trollers should use dodgers with spinners and spoons. The water level is low.
Echo Reservoir
Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Fishing has been fair. Anglers are catching trout from the shoreline using PowerBait. They have also caught trout from boats while trolling with pop gear and a worm. You'll find the best fishing in either the early morning or evening hours.
(May 10) Fishing has been fair. Anglers are catching trout from the shoreline using a fly and bubble or worms. Boating anglers have found success while trolling with pop gear and a worm.
(May 2) Fishing is fair for trout from the shoreline using PowerBait. Boat anglers should try trolling with popgear and a worm. Try fishing either in the early morning or evening.
(Apr 25) Try spinners, Rapalas and spoons.
Regulations
Electric Lake
Cutthroat Trout
(May 24) The reservoir is open. Last week, 20,000 fingerling kokanee salmon were stocked. Shoreline and boat fishermen have had good luck with chub meat or minnows. Redside shiners are available in the lake and very effective. Fly fishermen should try soft hackle flies, wooly buggers or leech patterns.
(May 17) Tyler Thompson fished the north and south ends with a partner and caught 5 tiger trout and 2 cutts. "We went back up again today. Arrived at the boat ramp at 9am. The road to the boat ramp is good to go with no snow. The north end is really muddy right now due to the run off. We fished the south end of the lake today and had good success for smaller tigers and cuts. The water level is still very low."
(May 3) The ice pack is starting to thaw. There are pockets of open water, and the shoreline ice is beginning to recede. Ice fishing season is over. Please don't venture onto the ice.
(Apr 25) On April 20, Todd Munford and Joe Huggins fished an open patch of water south of the marina. In 3.5 hours, they caught 21 tiger trout and four cutthroats. The tigers ranged from eight to 17 inches, and the cutts ranged from 14 to 18 inches. They used a straight nightcrawler trailed by two feet of leader and a full bubble.
Fairview Lakes
Rainbow Trout
(May 3) On April 20, the lakes were still ice covered. Ice conditions are unknown, so please use caution.
(Apr 25) On April 20, the lakes were still ice covered. Ice conditions are unknown, so please use caution.
Farmington Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Trout stocking has ended for the summer.
(May 10) The pond has been stocked and fishing is good. This is a great time of year to catch fish with a bead-head hare's ear.
(May 2) The pond was stocked recently and should provide great spring fishing. Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear.
(Apr 25) All community ponds have been stocked in recent weeks, and the fishing is great. Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear.
Regulations
Ferron Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The U.S. Forest Service gate, which allows access to the reservoir, remains locked.
(May 3) The access road has been closed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Regulations
Fish Creek (lower)
Rainbow Trout
(May 3) Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black described flows as perfect for fly fishing. The water is clear, and fishing pressure has been light. Try using scuds, nymphs and streamers for more aggressive fish.
(Apr 25) Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black described flows as perfect for fly fishing. The water is clear, and fishing pressure has been light. Try using scuds, nymphs and streamers for more aggressive fish.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Brown Trout, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Crayfish, Kokanee Salmon, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(May 24) Even with the unsettled weather, water temperatures in the reservoir are in the upper 50s. These are the temperatures in which the magic begins on the Gorge. The reservoir is greening up with microscopic algae, and will soon be followed by zooplankton increases, providing essential food resources for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and small lake trout. Most of the time, when food is present, fish activity increases.
Here's Ryan Mosley's summary of successful fishing methods by species, which should provide a good start for the upcoming holiday and the first few weeks of June.
Kokanee salmon: Kokanee salmon are most commonly caught while trolling spoons, dodger/squid combos and pop gear. Most kokanee are hanging close to the surface where the water is warmer and zooplankton densities are high. Target depths from 10-20 feet early in the morning, but watch the sonar for fish to drop deeper during the day. Vary your trolling speed by doing 'S' turns, and note if hits come on the outside (faster) or inside (slower) of a turn. I had the most success trolling around 1.8-2.0 mph with a Rocky Mountain Tackle dodger in watermelon, trailed by a squid in double-glow pink. Tip the bait with Gulp, mealworm, etc. for more enticement.
Smallmouth bass: Smallmouths are starting to become more active in the shallows in preparation for the spawn. This is the time of the year when big smallies are more commonly caught. Releasing the big bass while harvesting the small ones (8-12 inches) is helpful for promoting a healthy bass fishery. Smallmouth bass in the Gorge make great table fare, too. Target bass using jigs, Senkos, jerk baits and deep running crankbaits. Where you find one bass, there are likely many. I used a Rapala Xrap, retrieving it with a jerk, jerk, pause (5-10 seconds). All of the hits came on the suspended pause, some of which were explosive. Jigs can be worked slowly across the bottom, and flipped to fish spotted in the shallows.
Rainbow trout: Rainbows are probably providing the highest catch rates right now. They can be caught fishing from the bank, trolling, casting, vertically jigging and often enough are caught while fishing for other species. Big rainbow trout are concentrated in the shallows, attempting to spawn on shallow rocky points and where water flows into the reservoir. Once again, where you find one, you will find others. Try casting small three-inch tubes or marabou jigs in earth tone colors. Whites and blacks will also work well. Fly fishing can be very effective for rainbows this time of year, with abundant midge hatches throughout the day, and terrestrial species like flying ants and cicadas starting to show up.
Lake trout: Small lake trout are biting more frequently on the north end of the reservoir; the catch on the south end is more incidental right now. Stable weather patterns will likely help. While trolling for rainbows or kokanee, watch the sonar for schools of small lake trout. Dropping the lure just above their depth can produce a lot of good fishing and some fine dining! You can also jig for them. Try small tube jigs (white with black flake) tipped with sucker meat. Look for schools of lake trout along rocky points and submerged ridges or islands in depths of 60-110 feet.
(May 17) You'll find slow to excellent fishing, depending on the species. Anglers reported good to excellent fishing for rainbows and lake trout, fair to good fishing for kokanee and slow fishing for bass.
Rainbow trout: Rainbows can be found at all depths, especially near the surface. In some canyon areas, the rainbows are schooling and close to shore. Look for areas where water temperatures might be warming up earlier such as the backs of bays, along sun-catching rock walls and inlets. Try casting spoons (brightly colored), jigs (white or crayfish-colored) and shallow- or deep-diving crankbaits. Shore anglers can do well this time of year by casting lures or dunking a worm-and-marshmallow combination around the launch areas.
Lake trout: Lake trout fishing has been good to excellent when the winds have cooperated. Look for the fish near underwater humps, submerged ridges or out in the open water. Anglers can continue to help the Flaming Gorge fishery (kokanee, rainbows and lake trout) by harvesting a limit of small lake trout, which are tasty and abundant in the reservoir.
Burbot: There haven't been any recent reports. Most anglers fish from an hour before sunset to roughly 9:30 p.m. Try fishing along the rocky points, rocky graveled slopes, under cliffs and in the old channels. Burbot can be caught during the day in the deeper waters; however, they become more active during the twilight hours. That is when they move into the shallows to forage in depths from 10 to 40 feet. Use a glow for an attractor (e.g., spoons, tube jigs, curly-tailed jigs or minnow jigs) and tip your lure with some type of bait (Cut bait, like sucker meat, is recommended). Anglers have also caught burbot on a worm-and-marshmallow combination. Using Smelly Jelly in crayfish scent may also increase the catch rates. Place your lure within inches of the bottom and recharge the glow frequently. It is common to catch a fish immediately after recharging a lure. You'll help the Flaming Gorge fishery (including kokanee) by harvesting as many burbot as possible. There is no limit on burbot, and in Utah they must be killed; they cannot be returned alive.
Kokanee salon: Kokanee fishing has picked up and anglers are reporting fair to good fishing. Most fish are being caught in the first 20 feet of water, with some of the best fishing in the top 10.
Smallmouth bass: Bass fishing is slow but should improve with warmer temperatures.
(May 11) Michael Young of South Jordan fished in a group of 4 using PowerBait. "We started fishing at 5:45 am and the fishing was steady for a couple hours. We all had a different color of Power Bait on our lines and were pulling about one in every 30 minutes. I switched my Power Bait to the Corn flavored one and caught 6 fish in the next hour and a half on that bait. The rest of our group also changed to the Corn Power Bait and we ended the morning with 19 total fish. 15 of which came from the Corn Power Bait. It was an awesome weekend of fishing from the shore at the Gorge."
(May 11) You'll find slow to excellent fishing, depending on the species. Anglers reported good to excellent fishing for rainbows and lake trout before the last round of storms and cold winds.
Rainbow trout: Rainbows can be found at all depths, especially near the surface. In some canyon areas, the rainbows are schooling and close to shore. Look for areas where water temperatures might be warming up earlier such as the backs of bays, along sun-catching rock walls and inlets. Try casting spoons (brightly colored), jigs (white or crayfish-colored) and shallow- or deep-diving crankbaits. Remember to make it a slow retrieve because the fish are sluggish. Shore anglers can do well this time of year by casting lures or dunking a worm-and-marshmallow combination around the launch areas.
Lake trout: Lake trout fishing has been good to excellent when the winds have cooperated. Look for the fish near underwater humps, submerged ridges or out in the open water. Anglers can continue to help the Flaming Gorge fishery (kokanee, rainbows and lake trout) by harvesting a limit of small lake trout, which are tasty and abundant in the reservoir.
Burbot: There haven't been any recent reports. Most anglers fish from an hour before sunset to roughly 9:30 p.m. Try fishing along the rocky points, rocky graveled slopes, under cliffs and in the old channels. Burbot can be caught during the day in the deeper waters; however, they become more active during the twilight hours. That is when they move into the shallows to forage in depths from 10 to 40 feet. Use a glow for an attractor (e.g., spoons, tube jigs, curly-tailed jigs or minnow jigs) and tip your lure with some type of bait (Cut bait, like sucker meat, is recommended). Anglers have also caught burbot on a worm-and-marshmallow combination. Using Smelly Jelly in crayfish scent may also increase the catch rates. Place your lure within inches of the bottom and recharge the glow frequently. It is common to catch a fish immediately after recharging a lure. You'll help the Flaming Gorge fishery (including kokanee) by harvesting as many burbot as possible. There is no limit on burbot, and in Utah they must be killed; they cannot be returned alive.
Kokanee salon: Kokanee fishing has picked up and anglers are reporting fair to good fishing. Most fish are being caught in the first 20 feet of water, with some of the best fishing in the top 10.
Smallmouth bass: Bass fishing is slow but should improve with warmer temperatures.
(May 3) You'll find slow to excellent fishing, depending on the species. Anglers reported good to excellent fishing for rainbows and lake trout before the last round of storms and cold winds.
Rainbow trout: Rainbows can be found at all depths, especially near the surface. In some canyon areas, the rainbows are schooling and close to shore. Look for areas where water temperatures might be warming up earlier such as the backs of bays, along sun-catching rock walls and inlets. Try casting spoons (brightly colored), jigs (white or crayfish-colored) and shallow- or deep-diving crankbaits. Remember to make it a slow retrieve because the fish are sluggish. Shore anglers can do well this time of year by casting lures or dunking a worm-and-marshmallow combination around the launch areas.
Lake trout: Lake trout fishing has been good to excellent when the winds have cooperated. Look for the fish near underwater humps, submerged ridges or out in the open water. Anglers can continue to help the Flaming Gorge fishery (kokanee, rainbows and lake trout) by harvesting a limit of small lake trout, which are tasty and abundant in the reservoir.
Burbot: There haven't been any recent reports. Most anglers fish from an hour before sunset to roughly 9:30 p.m. Try fishing along the rocky points, rocky graveled slopes, under cliffs and in the old channels. Burbot can be caught during the day in the deeper waters; however, they become more active during the twilight hours. That is when they move into the shallows to forage in depths from 10 to 40 feet. Use a glow for an attractor (e.g., spoons, tube jigs, curly-tailed jigs or minnow jigs) and tip your lure with some type of bait (Cut bait, like sucker meat, is recommended). Anglers have also caught burbot on a worm-and-marshmallow combination. Using Smelly Jelly in crayfish scent may also increase the catch rates. Place your lure within inches of the bottom and recharge the glow frequently. It is common to catch a fish immediately after recharging a lure. You'll help the Flaming Gorge fishery (including kokanee) by harvesting as many burbot as possible. There is no limit on burbot, and in Utah they must be killed; they cannot be returned alive.
Kokanee salmon: Right now, kokanee fishing is slow at the Gorge.
Smallmouth bass: Bass fishing is slow but should improve with warmer temperatures.
(Apr 25) You'll find slow to excellent fishing, depending on the species. Before the most recent series of storms, anglers were reporting good to excellent fishing for rainbows and lake trout.
Rainbow trout: Rainbows can be found at all depths, especially near the surface. In some canyon areas, the rainbows are schooling and close to shore. Look for areas where water temperatures might be warming up earlier such as the backs of bays, along sun-catching rock walls and inlets. Try casting spoons (brightly colored), jigs (white or crayfish-colored) and shallow- or deep-diving crankbaits. Remember to make it a slow retrieve because the fish are sluggish. Shore anglers can do well this time of year by casting lures or dunking a worm-and-marshmallow combination around the launch areas.
Lake trout: Fishing has been good to excellent. Look for the fish near underwater humps, submerged ridges or out in the open water. Anglers can continue to help the Flaming Gorge fishery (kokanee, rainbows and lake trout) by harvesting a limit of small lake trout, which are tasty and abundant in the reservoir.
Burbot: There haven't been any new reports. Try fishing anywhere there is fishable ice. Most anglers fish from an hour before sunset to roughly 9:30 p.m. Try fishing along the rocky points, rocky graveled slopes, under cliffs and in the old channels. Burbot can be caught during the day in the deeper waters; however, they become more active during the twilight hours. That is when they move into the shallows to forage in depths from 10 to 40 feet. Use a glow for an attractor (e.g., spoons, tube jigs, curly-tailed jigs or minnow jigs) and tip your lure with some type of bait (Cut bait, like sucker meat, is recommended). Anglers have also caught burbot on a worm-and-marshmallow combination. Using Smelly Jelly in crayfish scent may also increase the catch rates. Place your lure within inches of the bottom and recharge the glow frequently. It is common to catch a fish immediately after recharging a lure. You'll help the Flaming Gorge fishery (including kokanee) by harvesting as many burbot as possible. There is no limit on burbot, and in Utah they must be killed; they cannot be returned alive.
Kokanee salmon: Right now, kokanee fishing is slow at the Gorge.
Smallmouth bass: Bass fishing is slow but should improve with warmer temperatures.
Regulations
Fort Buenaventura
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Gigliotti Pond
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The pond has been stocked. Some of the stocked fish have been tagged with Cabela's Fish for Million$ tags.
(May 3) This pond was stocked on April 29. Expect good fishing.
(Apr 25) The pond will be stocked with rainbow trout during the first week of May. After the stocking, you'll find good fishing with baits and lures.
Regulations
Glassman's Pond
Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Grantsville Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Grantsville was recently stocked and trout fishing is good. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
(May 16) Grantsville was recently stocked and trout fishing is fair to good. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
(May 2) Grantsville was recently stocked and trout fishing is fair to good. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
Regulations
Green River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
STOP NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL
(May 24) Anglers report good fishing between storms. Now that the days have warmed up and the wind has mostly stopped, the good fishing has returned. Surface action is just starting, and so are the scuds; a combination might be the best bet. Try a cicada or pine beetle on top with a scud or midge larva as a trailer. Watch the hatches and match them whenever possible. Blue-winged olives and midge emergers seem to be the most productive flies. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try crankbaits, spinners, spoons and dark (black or crayfish) or white-colored jigs.
(May 17) Anglers report good fishing between storms. Now that the days have warmed up and the wind has mostly stopped, the good fishing has returned. Surface action is just starting, and so are the scuds; a combination might be the best bet. Try a cicada or pine beetle on top with a scud or midge larva as a trailer. Watch the hatches and match them whenever possible. Blue-winged olives and midge emergers seem to be the most productive flies. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try crankbaits, spinners, spoons and dark (black or crayfish) or white-colored jigs.
(May 11) Anglers report good fishing between storms. Now that the days have warmed up and the wind has mostly stopped, the good fishing has returned. Watch the hatches and match them whenever possible. Blue-winged olives and midge emergers seem to be the most productive flies. Most anglers have changed from winter rigs to emerger patterns. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try crankbaits, spinners, spoons and dark (black or crayfish) or white-colored jigs.
(May 3) Tomorrow (May 4), biologists will be onsite at the Little Hole boat ramp from 1–5 p.m. to hear anglers' ideas about Utah's 2014 fishing regulations. Anglers reported good fishing until the last round of storms moved in. Now that the days have warmed up and the wind has mostly stopped, the good fishing has returned. Watch the hatches and match them whenever possible. Blue-winged olives and midge emergers seem to be the most productive flies. Most anglers have changed from winter rigs to emerger patterns. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try crankbaits, spinners, spoons and dark (black or crayfish) or white-colored jigs.
(Apr 25) Before the recent storms moved in, anglers were reporting good fishing. Most anglers are switching from the winter rigs to emerger patterns and matching the hatches. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because they're easier to cast. Try crankbaits, spinners, spoons and dark (black or crayfish) or while-colored jigs.
Regulations
Holmes Creek Reservoir
Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye
(May 17) Fishing has improved for small trout and bass. Try traditional baits, spinners or wet flies. The water level is rising and is now up to the vegetation, which could make access difficult for the summer season.
(May 10) Fishing has improved for small trout. Try traditional baits, spinners or wet flies. The water is rising (it's now up to the vegetation), which can make access difficult during the summer season. The reservoir is now open to angling from non-motorized boats. (The DWR has a cooperative agreement with the irrigation company that owns this private reservoir.) Please respect this opportunity by packing out all trash and following the guidelines posted at the reservoir.
(May 2) Fishing for small trout has picked up. Try traditional baits, spinners and wet flies. The water level is rising; it's now up to the vegetation, making access difficult for the summer season.
(Apr 25) Fishing for small trout has picked up. Try traditional baits, spinners and wet flies. The water level is rising; it's now up to the vegetation, making access difficult for the summer season.
Regulations
Honeyville Ponds
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Huntington Creek
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 24) The Seeley Fire killed all fish in the creek. Replanting will not occur until hillsides re-vegetate and banks are stabilized.
(May 3) All of the fish were killed by the Seeley Fire last year. The creek won't be restocked until the vegetation on the burnt hillsides has been restored and the stream banks have been stabilized.
Regulations
Huntington North Reservoir
Crayfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) On May 9, DWR aquatics biologists pulled gill nets as part of their annual sampling regimen. They found multiple age classes of wipers, which included several 5-pound fish. That was encouraging since the wipers were only four years old. One largemouth bass weighed in at five pounds. A number of 18- to 20-inch rainbow trout were also caught.
(May 3) The reservoir is completely open. Anglers reported good fishing in early April, but there haven't been any recent reports.
(Apr 25) The reservoir is completely open. Anglers reported good fishing in early April, but there haven't been any recent reports.
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Huntington Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 24) Huntington Reservoir remains mostly iced over, with several feet of open water along the shoreline. It may be a week before there will be enough open water for casting into deep areas.
(May 3) As of April 28, there was still an ice cap with little or no open water along the shoreline. Please wait until the ice recedes before fishing the reservoir.
(Apr 25) Also know as Mammoth Reservoir, this fishery still has ice, and there haven't been any recent reports. Ice conditions are unknown, so please use caution.
Regulations
Hyrum Reservoir
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) Fishing success has started to get a little spotty, so try different areas if the action slows down. You'll find big fish and fun at Hyrum!
(May 10) Fishing success has started to get a little spotty, so try different areas if the action slows down. You'll find big fish and fun at Hyrum!
(May 2) Park Manager Chris Haramoto says that the Hyrum State Park Fishing Classic did not disappoint. Twenty-five tagged fish were caught, and many told a story about how the big one got away. PowerBait and other floating baits worked well.
Big fish were stocked and some fun fishing waits at Hyrum!
(Apr 25) Park Manager Chris Haramoto says that the Hyrum State Park Fishing Classic did not disappoint. Twenty-five tagged fish were caught, and many told a story about how the big one got away. PowerBait and other floating baits worked well.
Big fish were stocked and some fun fishing waits at Hyrum!
Joe's Valley Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Splake (hybrid)
(May 24) Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black says that cutthroat trout and splake will be found in shallow water close to shore. Use chub meat for the best action. The majority of splake and cutthroats range from 10 to 17 inches. However, a gill net survey conducted this week turned up several 5- to 7-pound splake. The surveyors also caught 12 tiger muskies ranging from 28 to 36 inches. The 36-inch musky weighed 12 pounds. Perhaps the biggest surprise for biologists was a 6-pound, 24-inch tiger trout that turned up in one net.
(May 3) On April 25, Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black fished the rocky shoreline on the east side. He reported good fishing and caught splake, cutthroat and tiger trout. Fishing was better in the afternoon. He used 3- to 4-inch orange crankbaits, tube jigs with chub meat and gold Jakes Spin-a-Lures. Black had more hits with the tube jigs when he varied the pattern and speed of his retrieval.
Dan Keller reported fair fishing last week. He caught cutthroat, splake, tiger trout and a tiger muskie using white tube jigs with chub meat and Berkley's Gulp minnows. Fish were more aggressive in the late afternoon.
J.D. Abbott and a friend fished for four hours one afternoon last week. They caught and released about 75 fish. Most of the fish were splake with a few cutthroat trout. They also caught one 29-inch tiger muskie. Abbott fished the west side of the reservoir and used gold Jakes and Kastmasters.
(Apr 25) Earlier this week, Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black reported slow fishing, probably because of poor weather. Warmer temperatures are in the forecast, and Calvin anticipates better fishing conditions. Chub meat is the best bait. Crankbaits are effective for both splake and tiger muskies.
Regulations
Jordan River
Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Sunfish, Walleye, White Bass
No recent reports.
Jordanelle Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 24) State Parks reports that trout fishing is fair from boats and the shoreline. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures. Bass and perch fishing is reported as slow to fair. The campgrounds are now open. The water level is very low.
(May 19) Stock Brothers of Salt Lake fished next to a small boat ramp in a group of 3 and caught 1 rainbow using garlic PowerBait. "23 inch 4.3 pound rainbow"
(May 16) State Parks reports that trout fishing is great from boats and the shoreline. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures. Recent gill net surveys showed some big bruiser brown trout in the reservoir. Some campgrounds are now open. The water level is very low and bass fishing is slow.
(May 2) Fishing for trout is reported as fair from the shoreline and boats. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures. Bass fishing is slow.
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Kaysville Ponds
Black bullhead, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Trout stocking has ended for the summer. Anglers report catching small mudcats with worms.
(May 10) The pond has been stocked and offers great spring fishing.
(May 2) The ponds were stocked recently and should provide great spring fishing. Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear
(Apr 25) All community ponds have been stocked in recent weeks, and the fishing is great. Spring is a great time to catch fish with a beadhead hare's ear.
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LaSal Mountains
Albino Trout, Bluegill, Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid)
(May 3) Most of the La Sal lakes remain inaccessible, with the possible exception of Hidden Lake. Division Director Sheehan has ordered an emergency change in fishing regulations at Kens Lake that goes into effect on May 13. The change will increase the daily bag limit for rainbow trout to 8 fish. The limit is being temporarily liberalized to allow anglers to harvest rainbow trout that might otherwise be lost due to drought and the resultant low water levels. The change will remain in effect until January 2014.
(Apr 25) Kens Lake is open. There haven't been any recent reports on fishing success.
Locomotive Springs
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Logan River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) Anglers report fair fishing with Panther Martins and Blue Fox Spinners. They are catching brown trout in the lower section of the river.
(May 10) Fly anglers should try emerger patterns, sow bugs or San Juan worms.
(May 2) Anglers report fair fishing using Panther Martins and Blue Fox Spinners. On the lower Logan, anglers report fair fishing for brown trout.
(Apr 25) Anglers report fair fishing using Panther Martins and Blue Fox spinners. Some anglers report catching brown trout on the lower Logan.
Regulations
Lost Creek Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Anglers report success with streamers, marabou jigs or spinners. Also try PowerBait or nightcrawlers.
(May 10) Anglers report good fishing with streamers in brown and olive colors.
(May 2) Anglers report fair fishing using streamers, marabou jigs and spinners. You may also want to try using PowerBait and nightcrawlers.
(Apr 25) Anglers report fair fishings with streamers, marabou jigs, spinners, PowerBait and nightcrawlers.
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Mabey Pond
Crappie, Catfish, Largemouth Bass
No recent reports.
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Mantua Reservoir
Bluegill, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Anglers report that bluegill are becoming more active. They are in the warmer water, in the shallows.
(May 10) Anglers report that bluegill are active in the warm shallows.
(May 9) Paul Larsen fished the east side and caught 1 rainbow and 1 laremouth using Kamlooper spoon, Panther Martin spinner. "Five pound largemouth, 2 pound rainbow, within 1/2 hour, lots of rising trout"
(May 2) Anglers report slow fishing.
(Apr 25) Anglers report slow fishing.
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Matt Warner Reservoir
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Angler access is on mostly dry roads, and the fishing is good. All baits and lures are working well. The area recently received rain, snow and high winds.
(May 17) Angler access is on mostly dry roads, and the fishing has been good. There haven't been any signs of winterkill, although there were a few dead fish on the water. They were likely angler kill from the ice-fishing season.
(May 11) Angler access is on mostly dry roads, and the fishing has been good. The winds have cleared the lake. There haven't been any signs of winterkill, although there were a few dead fish on the water. They were likely angler kill from the ice-fishing season.
(May 3) Angler access is on mostly dry roads, and the fishing has been good. The winds have cleared the lake. There haven't been any signs of winterkill, although there were a few dead fish on the water. They were likely angler kill from the ice-fishing season.
(Apr 25) Angler access opened late last week and the roads are drying out fast. The winds have cleared about one third of the lake, including the immediate area in front of the boat ramp. Anglers report catching fish, but action is slow. There are no signs of a winterkill, though there are a few dead fish (likely angler kill from the ice fishing season).
Miller's Flat Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(May 3) The road from Cleveland to Joes Valley will remain closed until after Memorial Day weekend, blocking access to the reservoir.
Millsite Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Last week, Tom Ogden and Perry Bunderson caught and released 50 trout in 4.5 hours. These trout ranged from 12 to 19 inches. All fish were caught on sizes six to eight wooly bugger, leech and soft hackle fly patterns.
Bait casters have been using chub meat, egg sacs, night crawlers and PowerBait.
(May 3) On April 28, Conservation Officer J.D. Abbott reported fair fishing. Nightcrawlers and marshmallows thrown from the bank were the most popular baits. One week ago, Conservation Officer Devin Christensen reported good fishing.
(Apr 25) On April 20, Tom Ogden and Perry Bunderson fly fished from kick boats for about five hours. They caught 23 rainbows, eight cutthroats, three splake and one tiger trout. They used fast-sinking line with size 6 beadhead green tinsel leeches and beadhead black/copper woolly buggers. Their biggest rainbow trout was 20 inches long. It weighed three pounds, 11 ounces. Tom noticed that bank-side anglers were having good luck with nightcrawlers and PowerBait. During the past week, Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black reported excellent fishing for all species, especially for rainbow trout. Shoreline baitcasters have had good success. Fly-fishing anglers in pontoon boats have done well with streamers.
Monroe Mountain Lakes
Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 17) The Box Creek reservoirs are accessible and have been stocked with rainbow trout. All other lakes are still inaccessible.
(May 3) The Box Creek reservoirs should be accessible soon. There haven't been any recent reports on the north end lakes.
Moon Lake
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Whitefish
No recent reports.
Regulations
Newton Reservoir
Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Yellow Perch
(May 17) Water clarity in early May provides great opportunities to spot cruising tiger muskies.
(May 10) Water clarity in early May provides great opportunities to spot cruising tiger muskies.
(May 2) Fishing is fair. The water clarity in early May makes it easy to spot fish for cruising tiger muskies.
(Apr 25) The water level is low, but boats can still be launched.
Regulations
Nine Mile Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Anglers report fair fishing with beadhead or woolly fly patterns, or traditional baits and lures.
(May 16) The reservoir was recently stocked with rainbow trout. Anglers report fair to good fishing with beadhead or woolly fly patterns, or traditional baits and lures.
(May 2) The reservoir was recently stocked with rainbow trout. Anglers report fair to good fishing with beadhead or woolly fly patterns, or traditional baits and lures.
Ogden River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) The water is low and crystal clear. Fishing continues to be very good for fly anglers in the canyon. They are using rainbow warriors and zebra midges. Watch for the salmon fly hatch in both the canyon and on the South Fork. This hatch is short-lived, but it's a lot of fun while it lasts!
(May 10) Right now, the fishing is hot, especially from the mouth of the canyon downstream. You'll also find good conditions upstream. The water is low and crystal clear, so it's easy to spot the fish. (Just remember that they can easily spot you too!) Fishing below the mouth of the canyon has been good for recently stocked rainbow and tiger trout. Try using a small elk-hair caddis with a bead-head rigged 12–18 inches below it.
(May 2) The water levels are low, but the water clarity is crystal clear so it's easy to spot fish. Of course, that means that they can easily spot you too! Try using a small Adams or gnat imitation.
(Apr 25) Flows are low and clear in the canyon, and fishing is good for bait, fly and lure anglers.
Regulations
Palisade Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 24) Palisade is one of the waters with tagged fish for the Cabelas fishing tournament. In addition to some tagged fish, Palisade was recently stocked with rainbow trout. Anglers report fair fishing using traditional baits and spinners.
(May 16) Palisade is one of the waters with tagged fish for the Cabela's fishing tournament. In addition to some tagged fish, Palisade was recently stocked with rainbow trout. Anglers report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and spinners.
(May 2) Palisade was recently stocked with rainbow trout! Anglers report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and spinners.
Payson Lakes
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The US Forest Service reports that vehicle access to the lakes is now possible. Try using traditional baits and lures.
(May 16) The US Forest Service states that they will open the gates on May 24.
(May 2) The US Forest Service hopes to open the road to the lakes this weekend.
Regulations
Pelican Lake
Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass
(May 24) Fishing has been fair to good, depending on the winds and weather. Bluegill and bass are moving into the shallows. Watch the weather patterns and expect good fishing on about the third day after the weathers warms and the sun comes back out. For bass, try a sinking worm or un-weighted jig, spinner bait or crankbait fished deep. For bluegill, try a sinking fly, worm or PowerBait.
(May 17) Fishing has been fair with a few bright spots on warm afternoons for bass. Bluegill are starting to move into the shallows so look to fish on about the third day after the weathers warms and the sun comes back out.
(May 11) Fishing has been somewhat slow because of the weather, but there are a few bright spots on warm afternoons for bass. Bluegill are just starting to move into the shallows so look to fish on about the third day after the weathers warms and the sun comes back out.
(May 3) Fishing has been slow because of the weather. The water warmed up into the high 40s and low 50s, which triggered an early bite. Then, the recent storms and cold, windy weather slowed everything down again. Water temperatures dropped more than 10 degrees. Try fishing on about the third day after the weather warms and the sun comes back out.
(Apr 25) Fishing is slow. The water has warmed into the high 40s and low 50s, which has triggered the spring bite; however, fishing has slowed because of the recent cold weather. Try fishing on about the third day after the sun comes back out.
Regulations
Pineview Reservoir
Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Trout, Yellow Perch
(May 17) Crappie action is fast for anglers who fish the shallows with small jigs. Anglers report some success for smallmouth bass.
(May 10) Anglers report catching some smallmouth bass. Fishing will really improve as the weather gets warmer.
(May 2) The water is rising noticeably every day. Boats and a few shore anglers are testing the waters, but there are no reports on results yet.
(Apr 25) Anglers report that spring fishing is here! The water is rising noticeably every day. Anglers are fishing — in boats and from the shore — but there haven't been any recent reports.
Regulations
Pioneer Park Pond
Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Porcupine Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid)
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) The water is approximately 10 feet below the spillway and rising. Anglers report slow fishing.
(May 10) The water is approximately 10 feet below the spillway and rising. Anglers report slow fishing.
(May 2) The water level is approximately 10 feet below the spillway and rising. Angler's report slow fishing.
(Apr 25) The water levels are rising. Fishing activity is down, and success is slow.
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Price River
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Provo River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye
(May 24) Lower: The water can get a bit high and murky this time of year, so use caution. Fishing is fair through town and up the canyon. Try using small dark fly patterns. You can use bait in some stretches of the river.
Middle: Water levels can be a bit high this time of year, so use caution. Anglers report fair fishing. Smaller-sized flies such as Parachute Adams, scud patterns, San Juan worms, midge pattern or hare's ear are still the most popular patterns. You can use bait from above Charleston Bridge to the Legacy Bridge.
(May 16) Lower: The river between I-15 and Utah Lake is now open to angling. The water can get a bit high and murky this time of year, so use caution. Fishing is good through town and up the canyon. Try using small dark fly patterns. You can use bait in some stretches of the river.
Middle: Water levels can be a bit high this time of year, so use caution. Anglers report fair to good fishing. Smaller-sized flies such as Parachute Adams, scud patterns, San Juan worms, midge pattern or hare's ear are still the most popular patterns. You can use bait from above Charleston Bridge to the Legacy Bridge.
(May 2) Lower: The river below I-15 will open to angling this Saturday! Fishing is good using small dark fly patterns. One angler suggests using a Parachute Adams. You can use bait in some stretches of the river.
Middle: Anglers report good fishing using smaller-sized flies like Parachute Adams, scud patterns, San Juan worms, midge pattern or hare's ear. You can use bait from above Charleston Bridge to the Legacy Bridge.
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Red Creek Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Red Fleet Reservoir
Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Anglers report fair to good fishing for rainbows from boats. Some are catching a few from shore as well. We're also receiving reports of a few bass and bluegill biting. Expect better fishing as the weather continues to warm up.
(May 17) Anglers report fair to good fishing for rainbows from boats and a few from shore. We're also hearing about a few bass and bluegill being caught. Expect better fishing as it continues to warm up.
(May 11) Prior to the cold and windy weather, anglers reported fair to good fishing for rainbows from boats, and a few from shore. Expect better fishing when the weather warms up.
(May 3) Tomorrow (May 4), biologists will be onsite at the boat ramp from 1–5 p.m. to hear anglers' ideas about Utah's 2014 fishing regulations. Before the recent cold weather, anglers reported fair to good fishing for rainbows from boats and the shore. We'll see better fishing when it warms up again.
(Apr 25) Before the recent cold weather, anglers were reporting fair to good fishing for rainbows from boats, and a few from shore. Expect the fishing to pick up when the weather warms up again.
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Rockport Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) Boat fishing is good at Rockport Reservoir. Anglers are using all varieties of pop gear and lures. Shore anglers have not been as successful.
(May 10) Fishing has been good. Anglers are doing well from the shoreline with PowerBait, or worms. Boaters report success with Rapalas, spinners or bait.
(May 2) Anglers report good fishing from the shore using PowerBait or worms. Boat anglers report good fishing using Rapalas, spinners or bait. The fish seem to be in the top 20 feet of the reservoir and they aren't picky when they're feeding.
(Apr 25) Fishing is good. Anglers are doing well from shore with PowerBait and worms. Boaters have had good success with Rapalas, spinners and bait. The fish seem to be in the top 20 feet. When the schools start feeding, they aren't picky about which lures or baits that they'll hit.
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Salem Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The pond was recently stocked with many trout and fishing success is good. Try using traditional baits and lures. The pond closes at 11 p.m.
(May 16) The pond was stocked this week, and will continue to be stocked weekly until it gets too warm. Fishing is good. Try using traditional baits and lures. The pond closes at 11 p.m.
(May 2) The pond was stocked this week, and will continue to be stocked weekly until it gets too warm. Fishing is fair to good. Try using traditional baits and lures. The pond closes at 11 p.m.
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Scofield Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) A gill net survey this week indicated that the reservoir holds some big fish. One netted tiger trout weighed 8.5 pounds and measured 29 inches. One cutthroat weighed six pounds and measured 24.5 inches. Gill nets indicated many small trout in the 10- to 15-inch range. There also seem to be an age class of cutthroats ranging from 18 to 22 inches. Anglers have reported taking some 24- to 28-inch tiger trout.
(May 3) During the last weekend in April, Kasey Livingston of Pleasant Grove caught a 28-inch tiger trout while fishing from the bank on the east side using a silver Kastmaster. State Parks Manager Jonathan Hunt said the docks will be in the water and the launch ramps ready for use on May 4.
(Apr 25) On April 22, Aquatics Biologist Calvin Black reported fishable water along much of the reservoir's shoreline. The dam cove has plenty of open water for bank fishing. Madsen Bay is open, which allows easy fishing from small watercraft. Open water is spotty along the rocky east shoreline. The south bay (Mud Creek Bay) is completely open, and there's a channel of open water all the way around the west side to the Fish Creek inlet. Stick with shiny lures, including silver spoons, Kastmasters and Jakes Spin-a-Lures. Green and white streamers have also been working well. Chub meat continues to be the best bait, but nightcrawlers, minnows and sucker meat have also been effective. On April 20, Todd Munford and a friend fished the south and southwest sides. In three hours, they caught five tigers, five cutts and 13 rainbows. The rainbows and tigers ranged from nine to 12 inches. They caught two cutts and one tiger that measured 19 inches. They used Berkley's Gulp in chartreuse or a straight nightcrawler, which was separated from a full bubble by six inches of leader. On April 14, Walter Graham and his son fished the west side from 4 p.m. until dark. They caught 25 trout. Most of the rainbows ranged from 12–14 inches, except for one 25-inch fish. The Grahams hooked only one tiger trout, which measured 15 inches.
Regulations
Settlement Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The reservoir was recently stocked with trout and anglers report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and lures in open water areas.
(May 16) The reservoir was stocked on Tuesday and anglers report fair to good fishing. Try using traditional baits and lures in open water areas.
(May 2) The reservoir has been stocked and anglers continue to report fair to good fishing using traditional baits and lures in open water areas.
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Silver Lake
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Smith & Morehouse Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(May 17) Vehicles can get to Smith Morehouse Reservoir and there is some open water you can fish.
(May 10) Smith Morehouse Reservoir is now accessible, and there's open water along the shoreline.
Starvation Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye
(May 24) Recent reports indicate that the rainbow fishing is good to excellent. Anglers are also catching browns and walleye. Watch out for the wind; it can pick up suddenly and create cold and unsafe boating conditions. Expect the good fishing to continue as the weather warms up.
(May 17) Recent reports indicate that the rainbow fishing is good to excellent. Anglers are also catching browns and walleye. Watch out for the wind; it can pick up suddenly and create cold and unsafe boating conditions. Expect the good fishing to continue as the weather warms up.
(May 11) Recent reports indicate that the rainbow fishing is starting to pick up again. Anglers are also catching a few browns and walleyes. Watch out for the wind; it can pick up suddenly and create cold and unsafe boating conditions. Expect the good fishing to continue as the weather warms up.
(May 3) Recent reports indicate that the rainbow fishing is starting to pick up again. Anglers are also catching a few browns and walleyes. Watch out for the wind; it can pick up suddenly and create cold and unsafe boating conditions. Expect the good fishing to continue as the weather warms up.
(Apr 25) Rainbow trout fishing is starting to pick up again, and anglers have been catching a few browns as well. Watch out for unexpected high winds — they come suddenly and create cold and unsafe boating conditions. Expect good fishing when the weather warms up again.
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Steinaker Reservoir
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Anglers are reporting fair to good fishing as the weather warms up. A slow troll in the deeper water near the dam seems to be the most effective technique. The lake level is very low. Shore anglers report fair to good fishing with lures and baits. Try worms with a marshmallow chaser, and PowerBait in sparkle rainbow with extra scent, and garlic with extra scent.
(May 17) Anglers are reporting fair to good fishing as the weather warms up. A slow troll in the deeper water near the dam seems to be the most effective technique. The lake level is very low. Shore anglers report fair to good fishing with lures and baits. Try worms with a marshmallow chaser, and PowerBait in sparkle rainbow with extra scent, and garlic with extra scent.
(May 11) Anglers are reporting fair to good fishing as the weather warms up. A slow troll in the deeper water near the dam seems to be the most effective technique. The lake level is very low. Shore anglers report fair to good fishing with lures and baits. Try worms with a marshmallow chaser, and PowerBait in sparkle rainbow with extra scent, and garlic with extra scent.
(May 3) Anglers are reporting fair to good fishing as the weather warms up. A slow troll in the deeper water near the dam seems to be the most effective technique. The lake level is very low.
(Apr 25) Before the last set of storms, anglers reported fair to good fishing for rainbows. Fishing has slowed. Expect the fishing to improve when the weather warms up. A slow troll in the deeper water near the dam seems to be the most effective. The lake level is quite low.
Regulations
Strawberry Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(May 24) Strawberry is ice free. Some anglers report slow fishing, but most anglers report good success using various baits, lures and flies. A variety of fly and lure colors are currently effective; the fish seem to be hungry. If one technique or location isn't producing, change things up or move and success should improve.
Cutthroat Trout Viewing Day will take place at the Strawberry Visitor Center on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Though the stream will be murky, we will be in the fish trap and egg-taking facility behind the visitor center holding up fish for you to see (and maybe touch!).
(May 16) Strawberry is now ice free! DWR has stocked over 600,000 8- to 9-inch cutthroats over the last two weeks. Some anglers report slow fishing, but most anglers report good success using various baits, lures and flies. A variety of fly and lure colors are currently effective; the fish seem to be hungry. If one technique or location isn't producing, change things up or move and success should improve.
Cutthroat Trout Viewing Day will take place at the Strawberry Visitor Center on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Though the stream will be murky, we will be in the fish trap and egg-taking facility behind the visitor center holding up fish for you to see (and maybe touch!).
(May 2) The ice is leaving the reservoir and there are many open water areas available for shore angling or float tubing. Fishing has been good for many anglers. White tube jigs tipped with bait are popular. Minnow-imitating lures are another good choice. Traditional baits work fairly well.
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Tibble Fork Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) Anglers report fair fishing from the shore or from canoes and float tubes. Try using eggs, PowerBait or other traditional baits and lures.
(May 16) Anglers report fair to good fishing from the shoreline using eggs, PowerBait or other traditional baits and lures.
(May 2) Anglers report fair to good fishing from the shoreline using eggs, PowerBait or other traditional baits and lures.
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Uinta Lakes
Albino Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(May 17) Hoop Lake is accessible by vehicle. The lake is still mostly covered with ice, but there is enough open water to fish, and the fishing is good. Stateline Reservoir is not accessible but should open up within a week or so. Whitney Reservoir is not accessible, and it may take a few weeks until conditions improve. Mirror Lake Highway is open to mile marker 22, Murdock Basin Road. Beaver Creek is running faster and higher than last week. The Provo River is higher, faster and dirtier than last week.
(May 10) The Mirror Lake Highway is still closed over the summit, but it's open to Shady Dell at mile marker 17.
Regulations
Utah Lake
Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
(May 24) Many anglers report that channel catfish fishing is good. Several channel catfish between 25-30 inches long have been reported using baits such as worms or stink bait. White bass fishing is still considered fair, but it could improve over the next week or so. Walleye fishing has been quite slow. Please do not release any of the northern pike you catch. We do not want them in the lake!
(May 16) Many anglers report that channel catfish fishing is good. Several channel catfish between 25-30 inches long have been reported using baits such as worms or stink bait. White bass fishing is still considered fair, but it could improve over the next week or so. Walleye fishing has been quite slow. Please do not release any of the northern pike you catch. We do not want them in the lake!
(May 2) Anglers report fair to good fishing for channel catfish. There have been several catfish caught between 25-30 inches using worms or stink baits. Walleye fishing is slow. Tributaries open up this Saturday. Please do not release any of the northern pike you catch. We do not want them in the lake!
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Vernon Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(May 24) The reservoir was recently stocked. Fishing is fair to good using traditional baits and lures.
(May 16) The reservoir was recently stocked. Fishing is good using traditional baits and lures.
(May 2) Anglers report fair fishing using traditional baits and lures.
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Weber River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(May 17) Water levels appear to be rising in the rivers in South Summit County. The Provo and Weber Rivers are running faster and higher than last week. Water quality/clarity is starting to drop. Please remember that as of 2013 all cutthroat trout — or trout with cutthroat markings — must be immediately released from the Great Salt Lake to the Echo Reservoir dam.
(May 10) Fishing in Summit County has been good. Anglers report success with RS2s, Rapalas, jigs or spinners. The river has also been fishing well with streamers (leeches and buggers) and nymphs (Prince, pheasant tails, copper Johns and scuds). It doesn't appear that spring runoff will really affect fishing in the Weber, but the reservoirs are beginning to release more water. You may want to check the nearest stream-discharge measuring gauges before you go fishing. Please remember that as of 2013 all cutthroat trout — or trout with cutthroat markings — must be immediately released between the Great Salt Lake to the Echo Reservoir dam.
(May 2) Fishing is good on the Weber River in Summit County. Anglers on the fly/lure-only section are catching white fish and brown trout using nymph or midge patterns. Anglers have also had success catching trout using Rapalas, jigs or spinners. Please remember that as of 2013 all cutthroat trout — or trout with cutthroat markings — must be immediately released from the Great Salt Lake to the Echo Reservoir dam.
(Apr 25) Try egg and sow bugs or small crankbaits or spinners. The lower Weber was recently stocked with rainbows. Please remember that as of 2013 all cutthroat trout — or trout with cutthroat markings — must be immediately released from the Great Salt Lake to the Echo Reservoir dam.
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Willard Bay
Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Wipers (hybrid), Yellow Perch
(May 17) Catfish action should pick up soon. The south marina is open, and boats are launching. The north half of the reservoir has been closed and marked with buoys, and the closed area is being patrolled by boat.
(May 10) Anglers report good fishing for walleye along the west dike.
(May 2) The south marina is open, and it is possible to launch a boat. The north half of the reservoir is closed. The closed area is marked with buoys and is being patrolled by boat. You can access to the north dike by taking the dirt road north of the State Park entrance gate back to the outlet gate. This can be a good area to fish for wipers in the spring.
(Apr 25) Anglers are predicting that post-spawn walleye will become more active in about a month. The North Marina and North Dike access from the State Park are closed until further notice because of the diesel oil spill. The northern half of the reservoir is closed. The closed areas are marked with buoys and are being patrolled by boat. Division of Wildlife Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife personnel are investigating the possible impacts to the fisheries and the surrounding areas. So far, the impacts seem to be minimal and no dead fish have been found.
You can still access the north dike by taking the dirt road north of the State Park entrance gate back to the outlet gate. This can be a good area for springtime wiper fishing.
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Willow Pond
Bluegill,Brown Trout, Catfish, Rainbow Trout
(Apr 27) Richard of Salt Lake caught 3 rainbows using hot dogs.
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Woodruff Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Yuba Reservoir
Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch
(May 24) Northern pike fishing is fair to good by casting minnow-imitating lures in shallower water (three to 12 feet. Walleye fishing is slow.
(May 16) Northern pike fishing is fair to good by casting minnow-imitating lures in shallower water (three to 12 feet. Walleye fishing is slow.
(May 2) Northern pike fishing is fair to good by casting minnow-imitating lures in shallower water (three to eight feet. Walleye fishing is slow.
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