Utah Fishing Reports
North
Revised 03-05-10
Hypertext gives a description of the lake and facilities available. Check proclamtion for details on restrictions as some may not be listed here.
American Fork River
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Bear Lake
Cisco, Cutthroat Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 25) Biologist Scott Tolentino reported having a 25-fish day last week. He was trolling for cutthroat trout with a downrigger in 60 feet of water and using small flatfish. For up-to-date information on the conditions at Bear Lake, call 435–946-8501 after 6 p.m. daily and listen to the latest recording.
(Feb 18) Biologist Scott Tolentino reported good fishing for cutthroat trout near the rockpile. Anglers had success using jigs tipped with cisco meat.
(Feb 12) The lake is mostly open water with a few floating ice slabs. For current information about Bear Lake, call the recorded information line after 6:00 p.m. at 435–946-8501.
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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
No recent reports.
Birch Creek Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Mar 4) There's not much fishing pressure at the reservoir. This spring, the DWR will not stock the lower pond because it goes dry every year.
(Mar 4) There's not much fishing pressure at the reservoir. This spring, the DWR will not stock the lower pond because it goes dry every year.
(Feb 25) Fishing activity is very light. This past week, anglers reported catching a few nice tiger trout, but they fished long and hard for the ones they caught.
(Feb 18) There's been very little fishing pressure.
(Feb 15) Boone Outdoors of Clinton reports fishing by the dam and catching a 7 lb. tiger trout on minnows.
(Feb 12) Fishing is slow for tiger trout.
Blacksmith Fork River
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 18) On Feb. 13, there was only one angler on the river between the mouth of the canyon and Hardware Ranch. The river impoundment above the power plant was free of ice.
(Feb 12) Use caution when parking or crossing the road to get to Blacksmith Fork River. The highway can be busy with visitors traveling to Hardware Ranch.
Blue Mountains
Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Bountiful Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 18) Conservation Officer Brandon Baron reports that there's no ice near the parking lot, and fishing is slow. The daily bag limit at the lake — and all other community fisheries — is two fish. Officer Baron also noted that the ice is unstable or gone at the Maybe, Clinton and Kaysville ponds.
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Brough Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
No recent reports.
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Brown's Draw Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
No recent reports.
Bullock Reservoir
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybred)
No recent reports.
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Burraston Ponds
Albino Trout, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 5) We have few reports of anglers at the ponds. There is open water and most anglers are using traditional baits and lures. Fishing success is slow to fair.
(Feb 24) Anglers report slow to fair fishing. There are few anglers on the pond. You can open water fishing. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
(Feb 19) There isn't much fishing pressure, and you'll find open water. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures with slow to fair success.
(Feb 12) Fishing success is slow and there is very little fishing pressure. Ice will form on some of the ponds but you can still find open water to fish. Most anglers are using traditional baits and lures.
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Calder Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Causey Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Mar 4) Dedicated Hunter Gary Gooch reports that the ice around the edges is slushy in the afternoon. An angler reported that he'd had just one bite that day. The angler fishes the reservoir a couple of times each week and has noticed a slowdown in fishing success.
(Feb 25) Dedicated Hunter Gary Gooch reports that the ice is around 16 inches thick. Anglers had some success catching smaller-sized tiger trout, using a small jig tipped with a wax worm.
(Feb 18) Anglers report slow fishing this past week and very light fishing activity.
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Chalk Creek
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Clinton City Park Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Corn Creek
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Cottonwood Reservoir
Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
No recent reports.
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Crouse Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Currant Creek
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Currant Creek Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Cutler Reservoir
Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish
(Mar 4) More holes have been reported in the ice at Benson Marina.
(Feb 25) here is no indication that anyone fishes the ice near the dam, although biologists suggest that the deeper water is the best place to try for crappie and walleye. Use extreme caution when accessing the ice and do not fish alone. The ice near Benson Marina has open holes in it and is unstable.
(Feb 12) The ice around Benson Marina is unstable.
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Deer Creek Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
(Mar 5) There were some anglers on the reservoir yesterday. Access onto the ice in good in places, but the ice can get soft with the warmer weather. Anglers are still reporting fair to good success week, mostly with bait-tipped jigs or traditional baits. Bring a plank to get on and off the ice, and check the ice thickness carefully. Please use caution.
(Mar 4) Aaron of American Fork fished Snow's Arm using orange tube with nightcrawler in 10 to 20 ft. of water. "fished from 7 to 10 am. Had a bite within 5 minutes, but was slow after that. Ice was 15 inches and quiet."
(Feb 27) Johnny W. of Orem fishing in a group of 8 at Rainbow Bay and caught 25 rainbows deadsticking and jigging all colors of jigs with meal worms or nightcrawlers in 6 to 12 ft. of water. "People are catching on to me I had a crowd around me. Time to find a new honey hole."
(Feb 26) Johnny W. of Orem fished Rainbow Bay in a group of 4 and caught 16 rainbows. "We limited out in 4 hours. Had and awesome time. 16 inches hard ice. Edge was weak but if you went thru its less than a foot there. But we went across it no problem."
(Feb 24) Anglers report fair to good success this week, but the edges of the ice can get soft. Bring a plank to get on and off the ice, and make sure you check the ice thickness carefully. Try small, bait-tipped jigs for perch or bait-tipped traditional baits or jigs for trout. Please use caution.
(Feb 19) Johnny W. of Orem fished Rainbow Bay in a group of 4 and caught 9 rainbows using jigs with waxworms or piece of nightcrawler fished 1 crank off the bottom in 8 to 10 ft. of water. "6 am to 10 am is your best chance at gettin lucky after 10 they were gone. we moved 3 times and never got any action after 10."
(Feb 19) Anglers report fair to good success, but the edges of the ice can get soft. Please use caution. Bring a plank to get on and off the ice, and check ice thickness before venturing out. Small, bait-tipped jigs are best for perch, and traditional baits — or jigs tipped with bait — will catch trout.
(Feb 12) Johnny W. of Orem caught 8 rainbows with a partner at Wallsburg using jigs with waxworms or piece of nightcrawler. "My buddy Joe and I Caught our limits in under and hour. Awesome time. Best fishing on the ice at Deer Creek ever. Smokin Fish today already in the brine."
(Feb 12) There are quite a few anglers on the ice and most report fair to good success. Try traditional baits or jigs tipped with bait for trout and small, bait-tipped jigs for an occasional perch. Most anglers report catching smaller perch near the bottom in deeper water. The ice around the edges can get soft and ice depths can change quickly. Check the ice carefully for safety. It's also a good idea to bring a plank to get on and off the ice. Please use caution.
(Feb 9) Marriner M. of Orem fished west of boat ramp at main state park with a partner and caught 2 perch, one rainbow and one brown using nightcrawlers jiging with metal flasher 15 inch above worm in 25 ft. of water. "Fished for 2 hours, missed a lot more fish. Weather was great. ice very slushy at edges of lake. no bites on meal worms with ice jigs."
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Duck Fork Reservoir
Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
No recent reports.
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East Canyon Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Mar 4) Park Ranger Jeff Dale reports that anglers are catching 12- to 14-inch rainbows about 200–300 yards offshore around the main park area, using both PowerBait and mealworms. The ice was about 12 to 16 inches thick in those areas, but it's beginning to soften around the edges of the reservoir. Always check the ice thoroughly before venturing out, and don't ice fish alone!
(Feb 28) LJ of Bountiful fished the SW coves in a group of 3 and caught 19 trout using red yellow ice fly glow red power bait tiped with a wax worm at night and green or lime power bait in the day in 12 to 15 ft. of water. "the ice was 18 inches in most spots the thinnest we found was 12 inchest the shore got slushy in the day and easy to get you feet wet but frozen in the night and early morning"
(Feb 25) Dedicated Hunter Richard Gooch reports that fishing success was generally good for rainbows, depending on where anglers were fishing. Anglers had the most success using salmon-colored ice jigs tipped with wax worms. They fished about 10 to 12 feet down and caught more fish as they moved away from the shore. The ice was about 14 to 16 inches deep, and the shorelines were frozen solid.
(Feb 18) Dedicated Hunter Michael Mecham reports that anglers are catching rainbows by fishing about 200–400 yards off the ramp. They are fishing about 20 feet down, using a pearl-white jig and PowerBait. The ice is safe at 12 inches thick, but the edges are getting soft. Anglers should use caution.
(Feb 12) Dedicated Hunter Michael Mecham reports good fishing for rainbows off the ramp out 200 to 300 yards at about 20 feet with a pearl white jig and PowerBait. The ice is safe at 12 inches, but there is 2 to three inches of slush. Use caution.
Echo Reservoir
Bass, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 4) Dedicated Hunter Doug Johnson reports that anglers are primarily catching 10- to 12-inch rainbow trout, although one angler caught a whitefish. Anglers used a variety of baits, including minnows, PowerBait, and white tube jigs with wax worms. Anglers caught smaller fish closer to shore and a few slightly larger fish in deeper water.
(Feb 20) Kris M. of Kearns fished in a group of 4 and caught 44 perch and 1 brown using ice flies tipped with bait. "we all used two poles one at 10-15ft and the other just off the bottom the brown was 24in and 4lbs right off the bottom(45ft) feeding on the perch"
(Feb 18) Conservation Officer Rustin Nielsen reports slow fishing for 10- to 14-inch trout. Try using colored tube jigs tipped with either a night crawler, mealworm or PowerBait. Anglers are catching fish 10 to 15 feet below the surface of the ice with a delayed jigging motion. The ice is at least 20–24 inches thick.
(Feb 12) Conservation Officer Rustin Nielsen reports slow fishing for 10- to 14-inch trout. Try using colored tube jigs tipped with either a night crawler, mealworm or PowerBait. Anglers are catching fish 10 to 15 feet below the surface of the ice with a delayed jigging motion. The ice is at least 20–24 inches thick.
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Electric Lake
Cutthroat Trout
No recent reports.
Fairview Lakes
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Farmington Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Ferron Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Fish Creek (lower)
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Brown Trout, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Crayfish, Kokanee Salmon, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(Feb 13) Dee D. of Cedar Fort fished for 3 days at Buckboard Marina in a group of 5 and caught 25 lake trout using jigs and spoons.
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Fort Buenaventura
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Gigliotti Pond
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Glassman's Pond
Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Grantsville Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 5) There are no recent reports. Last week, Officer Troy Hammond reported that the reservoir has about 50 yards of open water around the perimeter. Old-timers have caught a few nice browns, but they aren't saying how. The ice is not safe. Fishing from shore only.
(Feb 24) Fish from shore only. The ice is not safe. Officer Troy Hammond reports that the reservoir has about 50 yards of open water around the perimeter. A few old-timers have caught nice browns but, of course, they won't say how.
(Feb 19) The edges of the ice are getting very soft, and ice safety is questionable. Open water may be here soon.
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Green River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
STOP NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL
No recent reports.
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Holmes Creek Reservoir
Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye
(Feb 18) The edges are becoming unstable as the reservoir fills.
(Feb 12) The water is being held back in the reservoir, which is creating a ring of water and ice around the shoreline. Use extreme caution when you access the ice.
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Honeyville Ponds
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Huntington Creek
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
No recent reports.
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Huntington North Reservoir
Crayfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Huntington Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
No recent reports.
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Hyrum Reservoir
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Mar 4) Dedicated Hunter Mark Olson reports that anglers had success on the southeast corner of the reservoir by the inlet. Anglers caught many 15-inch rainbows, using green ice flies and green jigs with either wax worms or perch meat. They were in about 12 feet of water and caught the fish two feet off the bottom. Park Ranger Steve Bullock reports that ice conditions are changing due to the warm weather. The ice is about 16 inches thick, but the edges are beginning to melt. The ice is thin and slushy for the first three or four feet just offshore. Use caution when accessing the ice. Fishing continues to be good near the spillway.
(Feb 25) Park Ranger Steve Bullock reports that ice depths range from 14 to 18 inches across the lake. Anglers report recent success for yellow perch near the dam and spillway. Good-sized rainbows have been caught near the inlet. Remember to use the boat ramp if you're accessing the ice on an OHV.
(Feb 18) Dedicated Hunter Kyle Orison reports that anglers have had success fishing for rainbows in about 15 feet of water. You'll have the best results by jigging a few feet off the bottom with a mealworm and a jig of any color.
(Feb 12) Park Ranger Steve Bullock report good fishing for sizable rainbow trout and a few yellow perch. Try fishing at the spillway and near the inlet.
Joe's Valley Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Splake (hybrid)
(Feb 25) A party of Division biologists fished Joes Valley Reservoir over President's Day weekend. They fished in 20 to 90 feet of water, south of the dam beneath the rocky cliffs, and caught fish at all depths. They used jigs or spoons tipped with chub meat.
Two anglers brought along their portable sonar units and had particularly good luck, catching about 30 fish each. Most were splake in the 11- to 16-inch range, with a few 17-inch fish and one 18-inch tiger trout.
Fishing is fastest from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.; although the bite is fairly consistent all day. Biologist Dan Keller recommends trying a chartreuse 1/8-ounce Road Runner jig tipped with chub meat. He suspended a silver attractor above the jighead, which seemed to draw in more fish.
Joes Valley Reservoir has special regulations. Please read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for more information.
(Feb 11) A party of Division biologists fished Joes Valley Reservoir over the holiday weekend. They fished in 20 to 90 feet of water south of the dam, beneath the rocky cliffs, and caught fish at all depths with jigs or spoons tipped with chub meat.
Two anglers brought their portable sonar units to the reservoir and had particularly good luck, catching about 30 fish each. Most of the fish were splake in the 11- to 16-inch range, although there were a few 17-inch splake and an 18-inch tiger trout.
Fishing is fastest from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m.; although the bite is fairly consistent all day. Biologist Dan Keller recommends trying a chartreuse 1/8-ounce Road Runner jig tipped with chub meat. He suspended a silver attractor above the jighead, which seemed to draw in more fish.
The limit at Joes Valley Reservoir is four trout. Only one of which may be over 18 inches. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details.
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Jordan River
Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Sunfish, Walleye, White Bass
(Mar 5) The Jordan River is running very high and is not fishable.
(Feb 24) The Jordan River is running very high and is not fishable.
Jordanelle Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Mar 5) Some anglers are braving the ice and reporting over 12 inches on the north end from Hailstone. Don't fish the Rock Cliff side, there is very little water. Much of the open water is around the dam. The edges are usually weak. It's best to wait for ice off.
(Feb 24) Some anglers are braving the ice and having some success for perch and trout. However, there is a lot of open water on the reservoir and the edges can be weak. It's probably best to wait until ice off.
(Feb 20) Johnny W. of Orem fished Rock Cliffs in a group of 3 using jigs with waxworms or piece of nightcrawler. "Skunk. Ice was solid. 16 inches. only open water was at inlet we just stayed on trail from parking lot and went around . Some guys over to the north had some trout on the ice. They were using pink ice ants with mealworms dropping down ten to 15 feet in center of main channel."
(Feb 19) Some anglers are still braving the ice and catching perch and trout. Be very careful, though. There's a lot of open water on the reservoir, and the ice edges can be weak. It would be wise to wait until the ice melts.
(Feb 12) There is open water and weak ice. Stay off of the ice.
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Kaysville Ponds
Black bullhead, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 4) Angler Mike Butson reported good fishing at Kaysville Ponds.
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LaSal Mountains
Albino Trout, Bluegill, Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid)
No recent reports.
Locomotive Springs
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Logan River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
No recent reports.
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Lost Creek Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 4) Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser reports that the ice is 14 to 16 inches thick. You can access the reservoir with a two-wheel-drive vehicle, but if you want to go to the boat ramp, you should probably have a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The road beyond the impound is snow-covered and ice-packed. Dedicated Hunter Richard Gooch interviewed anglers, but they hadn't had any bites.
(Feb 26) Dedicated Hunter Richard Gooch reports that the ice is about 14 to 16 inches thick. Anglers reported fair success for rainbows when they used different colors of PowerBait and wax worms. They were fishing on the bottom, fairly close to the shore.
(Feb 18) Dedicated Hunter Michael Mecham reports that fishing continues to be slow, and slush is starting to form. The ice is 12 inches thick. One angler caught a 10-inch rainbow, using a jig with a worm. All anglers should use caution with changing ice conditions.
(Feb 12) Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser reports that fishing is slow. There is more than 14 inches of ice, but that the top six inches are slushy and wet. Try traditional ice fishing baits at different levels until you start catching fish. A fish finder can be very helpful.
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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
(Mar 4) Dedicated Hunter Mark Olson reports that the best fishing occurs before 11 a.m. Anglers caught many small rainbows and bluegill, using green jigs or green ice flies and mealworms or waxworms. One large group had some success with orange and green PowerBait. Anglers caught fish at depths of about eight feet. Most of the success was south or southwest of the east point and hill. There is about three inches of snow on top of eight inches of ice.
(Feb 25) Sportsman's Warehouse reports that fishing continues to be good for trout and panfish.
(Feb 18) Dedicated Hunter Kyle Orison reports that anglers are catching trout, perch and bluegill by using white jigs tipped with a mealworm. The ice is about 19 inches thick, and there's plenty of snow on top.
(Feb 12) Dedicated Hunter Mark Olsen reports that fishing at Mantua has its hot and cold spots. Anglers have caught 14 to 16 inch trout with yellow and red jigs, and bluegill and perch with mealworms. The ice is about 14 inches think with four inches of snow on top.
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Matt Warner Reservoir
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Miller's Flat Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Millsite Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Monroe Mountain Lakes
Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
No recent reports.
Moon Lake
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Whitefish
No recent reports.
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Newton Reservoir
Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Yellow Perch
(Feb 18) Dedicated Hunter Mark Olsen reports slow fishing around the dam. The ice is 10 inches thick with two inches of slush on top. Anglers have had success for perch around 8:00 am.
(Feb 12) Dedicated Hunter Mark Olsen reports slow fishing around the dam. The ice is 10 inches thick with two inches of slush on top. Anglers have had success for perch around 8:00 am.
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Nine Mile Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 5) Success is fair to good through the ice. Try using white jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or jig woolly bugger flies. The fish are usually good-sized: 14 inches and up. The ice is about a foot thick.
(Feb 24) Anglers report good success through the ice. Try using white jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or jig woolly bugger flies. The fish are usually good sized, 14 inches and up. Ice is about a foot thick.
(Feb 19) Anglers have had fair to good success through the ice. Try using white jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or jig woolly bugger flies. The fish are usually a good size — often 14 inches or larger. The ice is about a foot thick.
(Feb 12) Angler Joshua reports that he usually catches three to four fish in a four hour period with white jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or jig woolly bugger flies. The fish are usually 14 inches and up. The ice is about a foot thick.
Ogden River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Mar 4) Dedicated Hunter Doug Johnson reported deep snow along the roadside, especially near Pineview Reservoir, which made it difficult to access the river. He didn't see anyone catching fish. The lower Ogden (west of Wall Avenue) contains quite a few large brown trout, according to fish surveys conducted by the DWR last winter.
(Feb 18) This is a good time of year to fish the lower river. The stretch of river above the confluence is often very brushy and harder to fish in the summer. It has high densities of brown trout.
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Palisade Reservoir
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
No recent reports.
Payson Lakes
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Pelican Lake
Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass
(Feb 25) Ice anglers report consistently good fishing for bluegill with a fair number of largemouth bass mixed in. Active jigging works better than slight movements. Anglers were using small castmasters and other jigging lures in about 15 feet of water. Watch for thin ice along the edges as the lake fills. Temperatures drop to well below zero after the sun goes down, so be prepared or leave early. Note: This is an AIS watch water for invasive mussels. Be sure to clean and dry fishing, hunting and other equipment exposed to the water, such as decoys, waders, rubber boots and fish finders, both before and after using the reservoir.
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Pineview Reservoir
Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Musky (hybrid), Trout, Yellow Perch
(Mar 4) Dedicated Hunter Richard Gooch reports that night fishing is still good for perch and crappie. For bait, try using perch eyes or Ratfinkee and atomic tube jigs tipped with wax worms. The ice is starting to get slushy around the shorelines as the days warm up.
(Feb 25) Dedicated Hunter Richard Gooch reports that anglers had success catching four- to five-inch perch. They used jigs with wax worms and green- and salmon-colored PowerBait.
(Feb 18) Dedicated Hunter Michael Mecham reports that fishing is good in 20–30 feet of water, especially with a glow jig or a pink jig tipped with worm. Action is fast, but most fish are six inches or smaller.
(Feb 12) Dedicated Hunter Michael Mecham reports slow fishing for all types of fish. The slush is making fishing very wet. The ice is still 12 inches thick, but use caution.
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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
(Mar 4) A few anglers reported good fishing, but the majority reported slow fishing for kokanee.
(Feb 25) Angler Landon Anderson reported catching 25 fish in two hours, using small ice flies.
(Feb 18) Biologist Kent Sorenson reports catching three kokanee, one brown trout and one rainbow trout this past Friday. The ice was over a foot thick, with layers of slush in some places. The edges were still good on Friday, Feb. 12.
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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
(Mar 5) Lower: Anglers report good success with small (size 20 or smaller) midge imitations. Sow bugs are still effective.
Middle: Midges (size 20 or smaller), sow bugs and small, dark nymphs are working well. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River, see the Utah Fishing Guidebook for more.
(Feb 24) Gold Medal Fishing Guides fished the middle Provo and caught 3 browns flyfishing with baetis nymphs. "browns were feeding on nymphs and small midges"
(Feb 24) Lower: Anglers report success with small (size 20 or smaller) midge imitations. Sow bugs should also be effective this time of year.
Middle: Midges (size 20 or smaller), sow bugs and small, dark nymphs are working well. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River, so please read the Utah Fishing Guidebook.
(Feb 19) Lower: Anglers report success with small (size 20 or smaller) midge imitations. Sow bugs should also be effective this time of year.
Middle: Midges (size 20 or smaller), sow bugs and small, dark nymphs are working well. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River, so please read the Utah Fishing Guidebook.
(Feb 12) Lower: Anglers report good success with small (size 20 or smaller) midge imitations. Sow bugs should be effective this time of year as well.
Middle: Midges (size 20 or smaller), sow bugs and small, dark nymphs are working well. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River. Read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details.
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Red Creek Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Red Fleet Reservoir
Bluegill, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Rockport Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Mar 5) Doug of Riverton fished in a group of 5 and caught 24 rainbows using jigs with night crawlers or power bait in 10 to 22 ft. of water. "great day at rockport, edges were soft, bring a plank"
(Mar 4) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that anglers are catching some perch at the dam. Other anglers across the lake are catching trout and very few perch. Success is fair to good. Remember, OHVs are allowed on the ice, but you must access the lake from the boat ramp and then stay on the ice — do not travel on land. All laws and rules apply.
(Feb 25) Joseph Donnell of Rockport State Park reports that the fishing continues to be good. The ice is well over a foot thick, and there's no slush. The south end continues to be the best area, and anglers are catching perch in shallow water. Remember, OHVs are allowed on the ice, but you must access the lake from the boat ramp and then stay on the ice — do not travel on land. All laws and rules apply.
(Feb 18) Joseph Donnell reports great fishing for some nice rainbows. The best location seems to be at the south end of the reservoir. Several anglers have reported catching decent-sized perch in the shallow water at the south end. The ice is over 12 inches thick and ATVs are allowed on the ice. However, ATVs must access the ice at the boat ramp. You are not allowed to drive your ATV on park grounds.
(Feb 12) Joseph Donnell reports great fishing for some nice rainbows. The best location seems to be at the south end of the reservoir. Several anglers have reported catching decent-sized perch in the shallow water at the south end. The ice is over 12 inches thick and ATVs are allowed on the ice. However, ATVs must access the ice at the boat ramp. You are not allowed to drive your ATV on park grounds.
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Salem Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 5) Officer Shawn Bagley reports fair success with traditional baits.
(Feb 24) Officer Shawn Bagley reports fair success with traditional baits.
(Feb 19) Anglers report fair success with traditional baits.
(Feb 12) Anglers report fair success with traditional baits.
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Scofield Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 24) Conservation Officer Ben Riley checked anglers over the Feb. 20–21 weekend. He reports good fishing at multiple locations across the reservoir. Ben recommended using white jigs tipped with chub meat.
Sergeant J. Shirley and his officers checked anglers over the holiday weekend and reported very good fishing across the entire reservoir. Anglers had success with a variety of different baits, including nightcrawlers, wax worms, jigs and PowerBait.
Shirley mentioned that a number of anglers did not comply with the special regulations. He cautions anglers to make sure they can identify the species of fish they catch and to become familiar with the regulations. Please read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for all of the details about Scofield Reservoir's special regulations.
(Feb 17) Sergeant J. Shirley and his officers checked anglers over the holiday weekend and reported very good fishing across the entire reservoir. Anglers had success with a variety of different baits, including nightcrawlers, wax worms, jigs and PowerBait.
Shirley mentioned that a number of anglers did not comply with the special regulations. He cautions anglers to make sure they can identify the species of fish they catch and to become familiar with the regulations. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for all of the details about Scofield Reservoir's special regulations.
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Settlement Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Mar 4) There is no report this week. Officer Troy Hammond reported last week that the ice is 2/3 off. One angler caught two nice fish, and said the fishing is slow but the weather is perfect. The remaining ice is not safe. The ice should be gone within the next week or two.
(Feb 24) Officer Troy Hammond reports that the reservoir is 2/3 clear of ice. The remaining ice is not safe. Hammond estimates that the ice will be gone by next week, if not sooner. One angler, who caught two nice fish, said fishing is slow but the weather is perfect.
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Silver Lake
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Smith & Morehouse Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Starvation Reservoir
Brown Trout, Crayfish, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye
No recent reports.
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Steinaker Reservoir
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
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Strawberry Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(Mar 5) The edges are still good and the fishing is fair. There are pockets of slush, so it's probably best to skip the ATV. Several parking areas have been plowed, but you can't drive past the Strawberry Marina turnoff. Try fishing with bait tipped jigs. If your success is slow, move locations. There are special regulations for Strawberry. Read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details.
(Feb 24) There is less slush this week and, according to angler Chuck, more than 20 inches of ice. There are still pockets of slush, however, so it's best not to take an ATV and to wear tall, waterproof boots. Several parking areas have been plowed, but you can't drive a vehicle past the Strawberry Marina turnoff. Bait tipped jigs are working well. If you're having slow success, try moving locations. There are special regulations for Strawberry, so please read the Utah Fishing Guidebook.
(Feb 19) Tracy of Heber fished Soldier Creek and caught 12 cutts using a jig tipped with wax worm in 15 to 20 ft. of water. "Some slush. One 23 incher the others 19-21 inches. Fished from 4:30 to 8:00 pm"
(Feb 19) Anglers reported less slush this week, and there are still about 20 inches of ice. You may not, however, want to take an ATV onto the reservoir because there are still pockets of slush! Wear tall, waterproof boots. Several parking areas have been plowed, but you can't drive a vehicle past the Strawberry Marina turnoff. Bait-tipped jigs work well. If fishing is slow, move to a new location. The main regulations at Strawberry are as follows: limit is four trout or kokanee salmon in the aggregate. No more than two may be cutthroat trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat trout over 22 inches. All cutthroat trout from 15 to 22 inches must be immediately released. Trout or salmon may not be filleted, and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit.
(Feb 12) Angler Demarkus reports lots of slush on top of about 18 to 24 inches of ice. So wear tall, waterproof boots and don't take an ATV to the reservoir! Several of the parking areas are plowed, but you can't drive a vehicle past the Strawberry Marina turnoff. Bait tipped jigs are working well. If you don't have any success, try moving locations. There are special regulations for Strawberry Reservoir. Read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details.
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Tibble Fork Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 19) Stay off the ice. The brown trout spawn has ended, and fishing success in the river has slowed.
(Feb 12) Stay off of the ice. The brown trout spawn has ended and fishing success is slow.
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Uinta Lakes
Albino Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
No recent reports.
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Utah Lake
Bluegill, Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smouthmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
(Mar 5) There are large areas of open water. Stay off any remaining ice. The tributaries closed on March 1, and the water level is limiting fishing near the mouth of Spanish Fork River.
(Feb 24) Anglers are reporting open water in some areas, so please stay off the ice. The water level limits Spanish Fork River fishing near the mouth. Officer Shawn Bagley wants to remind you that the tributaries close on March 1.
(Feb 19) The ice edges are weakening — don't take any vehicles onto the lake and use caution if you plan to ice fish. Anglers report slow to fair success. Small action lures tipped with bait are your best bet for catching white bass.
(Feb 12) Anglers report slow to fair success. Try small action lures tipped with bait for white bass. There are still some anglers on the ice but the edges can get weak. We have seen some open water patches, especially close to shoreline. Please use caution.
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Vernon Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 5) There is no recent report. Officer Troy Hammond reported last week that Vernon is still iced over, but that ice depth is uncertain. The ice could still be thick enough to fish, but make sure you check the ice carefully and use caution if you're going to try.
(Feb 24) Officer Troy Hammond reports that the reservoir is still iced over, but ice depth is uncertain. It could still be substantial enough to fish, but use extreme caution if you decide to venture out.
(Feb 12) Anglers report up to 10 inches of ice. The road to the reservoir is snowy and slippery.
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Weber River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Mar 4) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that fishing success along the Weber River is good. Anglers are catching nice brown trout and a lot of whitefish. Both fishing pressure and water levels are low.
(Feb 27) Matt of Morgan caught 4 browns, 2 cutts, 2 whitefish, 1 rainbow and what looked like a tiger trout using midges.
(Feb 25) Biologist Paul Thompson reports good fishing. He caught whitefish and browns on smaller nymphs (size 12 and smaller). He also had success with scuds, pheasant tails (flashback and copper johns), and hare's ears.
(Feb 12) Biologist Paul Thompson reports fair to good fishing for brown trout and mountain whitefish. Try small nymphs or hare's ears nymphs in sizes 12 to 16.
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Willard Bay
Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Wipers (hybrid), Yellow Perch
(Mar 4) Fishing is now closed at the inlet near the south Marina. Fishing in this area will reopen at 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of April.
(Feb 25) The inlet near the south marina will close to fishing from March 1 through 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of April.
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Willow Pond
Bluegill,Brown Trout, Catfish, Rainbow Trout
(Mar 5) Officer Roach reports that the pond was recently stocked and is fishing well. The other Salt lake County ponds are also open and fishable, except for Riverton pond which is closed until April 1.
(Feb 27) Nick H. of West Jordan fished from the dock with a partner and caught 1 rainbow using bread. "There were only the little fish but use a small hook with bread and you will have luck."
(Feb 24) Officer Roach reports that the pond was stocked last week. Anglers can expect fair fishing. The other Salt Lake County ponds are open and fishable, except Riverton pond which is closed until April 1.
(Feb 19) Officer Roach reports open water, and anglers have had slow to fair success.
(Feb 12) Be cautious and don't venture out on the ice.
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Woodruff Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Feb 13) Eddie G. of Evanston fished the rock cliffs by the dam with a partner and caught 11 cutts and 2 browns using Blue Fox Foxy Jig red/glo tipped with a crawler in 30 to 40 ft of water. "Caught two cutts over 20 the rest were all over 14 and healthy. The fish wouldn't hit unless you were jiggin. Had a great day on a new lake!!"
Yuba Reservoir
Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch
(Feb 24) The edges are weak in warm weather. You should never go out on the ice alone. Visit www.stateparks.utah.gov for current conditions.
(Feb 19) Angler Rod reports 12 to 14 inches of ice, but the edges get very weak in warm weather. Rod only had one bite on his trip this week. Never go out on the ice alone. Visit www.stateparks.utah.gov for the latest conditions.
(Feb 12) Perch fishing success is slow with a couple of anglers reporting that they found a school or two. Location is important. Though the reservoir is frozen over, ice conditions fluctuate. Use caution and drill several test holes when venturing out to verify ice thickness. Never go out on the ice alone. For updated current conditions, visit www.stateparks.utah.gov.
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