Utah Fishing Reports
South
Revised 02-02-12
Hypertext gives a description of the lake and facilities available. Check proclamtion for details on restrictions as some may not be listed here.
Abajo Mountain
Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
(Jan 27) Conservation Officer Dennis Shumway checked some anglers on the San Juan arm, but they hadn't caught any fish. Shumway reported very thin ice on Recapture Reservoir, Blanding #3, Blanding #4 and Lloyds Lake.
(Jan 21) Conservation Officer Dennis Shumway checked some anglers on the San Juan arm, but they hadn't caught any fish. Shumway reported very thin ice on Recapture Reservoir, Blanding #3, Blanding #4 and Lloyds Lake.
(Jan 12) Officer Dennis Shumway reports thin ice covering only half the surface at Recapture Reservoir. Shumway said that he didn't see a single angler that fished Blanding # 3, Blanding # 4, Lloyds Lake, Monticello or Foy Reservoir during the past week. He concluded that fishing was virtually nonexistent.
Baker Reservoir
Crayfish, Brown Trout, Green Sunfish, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) There is no ice on the reservoir and fishing success is slow. The winter can be a good time to target brown trout with minnow-imitating lures and flies.
(Jan 27) There isn't any ice and fishing is slow. Winter is a good time to target browns with minnow-imitating lures and flies.
(Jan 21) There isn't any ice and fishing is slow. Winter is a good time to target browns with minnow-imitating lures and flies.
(Jan 7) There isn't any ice. Winter is a good time to target brown trout with minnow-imitating lures and flies.
Beaver Mountain Lakes
Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that access to the Beaver Mountain lakes is limited. Kent's Lake has been accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles, but the road is now snow-packed. SR-153 has been plowed to Puffer Lake. Anderson Meadow and Labaron are accessible by snowmobile only. All of the lakes are frozen and we have reports of active ice anglers. Kent's Lake and Puffer Lake are receiving the most pressure. There are no reports of fishing success, but you should expect slow fishing.
(Jan 21) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that access to the Beaver Mountain lakes is limited this time of year. Because there hasn't been much snow, most lakes are still accessible to four-wheel drive vehicles. Near the higher lakes, drifting snow makes driving conditions more difficult. All lakes are frozen and anglers have been out on the ice. Kent's Lake and Puffer Lake are receiving the most pressure. There are no reports of success.
(Jan 7) Conservation Officer Brent Farnsworth reports that access to the Beaver Mountain lakes is limited this time of year. Because there hasn't been much snow, most lakes are still accessible to four-wheel drive vehicles. Near the higher lakes, drifting snow makes driving conditions more difficult. All lakes are frozen, and anglers have been out on the ice. Kent's Lake and Puffer Lake are receiving the most pressure. There haven't been any recent reports of success.
Beaver River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) Lower: Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that the river has been receiving almost-daily fishing pressure below Minersville Reservoir. These warm winter days have encouraged anglers to try winter stream fishing. There is a small amount of water being released from Minersville Reservoir, so the water flows in the river are a little higher than normal for this time of year. The higher water flows help fishing by giving the fish a little more cover, so they aren't quite as wary.
Upper: Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that water flows are low and clear. There is a lot of anchor ice, especially in the upper stretches of the river. The lower stretches, near the mouth of Beaver Canyon, have some fishable stretches. Fish are wary, though, so use stealth when approaching the stream.
(Jan 21) Lower: Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that no water is being released from Minersville Reservoir, so flows are low. Use caution when approaching the stream so you don't spook the fish. Drifting a nightcrawler through the current usually produces trout this time of year. Surface ice could make fishing difficult at any time.
Upper: Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that flows are low and clear. There is a lot of anchor ice, especially in the upper stretches. The lower stretches (near the mouth of Beaver Canyon) have some fishable stretches. The fish are wary, so use stealth when approaching the stream.
(Jan 7) Lower: Conservation Officer Brent Farnsworth reports that water is not being released from Minersville Reservoir, so flows are low. Use caution when approaching the stream so you don't spook the fish. Drifting a nightcrawler through the current usually produces trout this time of year. Surface ice could make fishing difficult at any time.
Upper: Conservation Officer Brent Farnsworth reports that flows are low and clear. There is a lot of anchor ice, especially in the upper stretches. The lower stretches (near the mouth of Beaver Canyon) have some fishable areas. The fish are wary, so use stealth when approaching the stream.
Regulations
Benches Pond Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Jan 7) The pond has ice, but there haven't been any recent fishing reports.
Regulations
Boulder Mountain Lakes
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Boulger Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Jan 7) Ice anglers have used this water, but we haven't received any recent fishing reports.
Regulations
Box Creek Reservoirs
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Clear Creek
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Cleveland Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Jan 27) One angler reported slow fishing conditions this week.
(Jan 21) One angler reported slow fishing conditions this week.
(Jan 12) One angler reported slow fishing conditions this week.
(Jan 7) The reservoir is iced over, but there are no reports on the fishing conditions.
East Fork of Sevier River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Kingston Canyon: Mild weather is keeping the river ice-free, but this could change at any time. Focus your fishing efforts on reaches of the river that have a little gradient and some riffle-pool sequences, which are where the river alternates between shallower and deeper water. Slow-moving areas have less oxygen in the winter and fewer fish. The Circle Valley Anglers fly shop recommends egg patterns, small midges and large streamers.
Black Canyon: Spring water inflow keeps Black Canyon mostly ice-free in the winter. The river has been a little murky, so the Circle Valley Anglers fly shop recommends larger streamer patterns. The key to success is to quickly get your fly deep in the current.
Upper: Fishing success is slow and there is little fishing pressure because of poor access.
(Jan 21) Kingston Canyon: Mild weather is keeping the river ice-free, but this can change at any time. Focus your fishing efforts on reaches with a little gradient and riffle-pool sequences. Slow-moving runs have less oxygen in the winter and fewer fish. The Circle Valley Anglers fly shop recommends egg patterns, small midges and large streamers.
Black Canyon: Spring inflow keeps Black Canyon mostly ice-free in the winter. The river has been a little murky, so Circle Valley Anglers fly shop recommends larger streamer patterns. The key to success is to quickly get the fly deep in the current.
Upper: There isn't much winter fishing pressure due to poor access.
(Jan 7) Kingston Canyon: Mild weather and increased water releases from Otter Creek Reservoir are keeping the river ice-free. Although the flow has increased, the river is still fishable. Focus your fishing efforts on areas with a little gradient and riffle-pool sequences. Slow-moving runs have less oxygen in the winter and fewer fish. The Circle Valley Anglers fly shop recommends egg patterns, small midges and large streamers.
Black Canyon: Spring inflow keeps Black Canyon mostly ice-free in the winter. The river has been a little murky, so the Circle Valley Anglers fly shop recommends larger streamer patterns. The key to success is to quickly get the fly deep in the current.
Upper: There isn't much winter fishing pressure due to poor access.
Regulations
Enterprise Reservoirs
Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
(Feb 2) There is very little snow in the area and access is excellent. The north end of the reservoir has six to seven inches of ice, but there is some open water on the southwest end. This winter's mild temperatures have caused soft edges and some standing water on top of the ice. Please use caution on the ice. There is also some open water on the lower reservoir. One angler reports good success using flies in the open water of both reservoirs.
(Jan 21) Access is excellent, and there is very little snow in the area. The north end of the reservoir has six to seven inches of ice, but there is some open water on the southwest end. Mild temperatures have produced soft edges and left some standing water on top of the ice. There is also some open water on the lower reservoir. One angler reports good success in the open water of both reservoirs with flies. Please use caution on the ice.
(Jan 7) Access is excellent, and there's very little snow in the area. Most of the reservoir has six or seven inches of ice, but there is a little open water in one of the western arms. Mild temperatures have produced soft edges and left some standing water on top of the ice. Please use caution on the ice.
Fish Lake
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Splake (hybrid), Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) The south end of the lake has eight to 14 inches of safe ice. The ice on the north end has struggled and there is currently less than two inches. Last weekend, a snowmobile went through the ice on the north end. The rider had to be rescued and taken to the hospital. DO NOT fish on the lake north of Fish Lake Lodge until the ice gets thicker. For up-to-date road and ice conditions, call the lodge at 435–638-1000.
The ice on the south end is safe to ATVs and snowmobiles. There is a lot of concentrated fishing pressure on the south end since that is the only half of the lake that is fishable. Anglers report that fishing success varies from fair to fast, depending on the area you fish. Fishing action is fast for perch and good for smaller trout near the weeds in 10 to 15 feet of water. Try using jigs and ice flies tipped with mealworms, nightcrawlers or perch meat. Anglers report catching more rainbow trout than splake this year. Trout fishing is usually best before noon, but it can stay fair all day. Try moving out to 20 to 40 feet of water to target larger splake and rainbows. You can also find these fish suspended at the same depth over deeper water. You can find small lake trout, and an occasional larger fish, in depths of anywhere from 50 to 100 feet. For lake trout, use larger jigs tipped with pieces of perch, chub or sucker meat and add a healthy dose of patience. A fish finder can be invaluable tool for finding lake trout.
(Jan 27) Warm weather has produced open water areas on the lake. These open areas freeze over with thin ice when temperatures drop, and following storms (like we experienced yesterday), they will be covered with snow. Ice anglers should be very cautious. The middle section of the lake has capped and blown open several times recently, so use caution even if you see ice. Because of small amounts of snow, access is good. Contact the Fish Lake Lodge (435-638-1000) for up-to-date road and ice conditions. There is lots of fishing pressure lately. Success varies from fair to good, depending on the area you fish. Action is fast for perch and good for smaller trout near the weeds in 10 to 15 feet. Use jigs and ice flies tipped with mealworms, night crawlers or perch meat. Anglers report catching more rainbows than splake this year. The bite is often best before noon, but it can stay fair all day. Move out to 25 to 40 feet to target larger splake and rainbows. These fish can also be found suspended at the same depth over deep water. Small lake trout—and the occasional large fish—can be found anywhere from 50 to 90 feet. For lake trout, use larger jigs tipped with pieces of perch, chub or sucker meat and add a healthy dose of patience. A fish finder can be invaluable in finding lake trout.
(Jan 22) Chris of South Jordan fished the south end. "The three of us caught 80 fish in a day and a half, we fished in 65 feet of water but all the fish were caught between 12-20 feet under the ice, we graphed fish deeper but we could never get them to bite. All fish were 12-18 inches and fat; great fighters!"
(Jan 21) The south end and extreme north end of the lake have eight to ten inches of ice. The middle section of the lake has capped and blown open several times recently, so use caution even if you see ice. There is no snow on the ice and it is very slick. Because of small amounts of snow, access is good. Contact the Fish Lake Lodge 435-638-1000 for up-to-date road and ice conditions. There is lots of fishing pressure lately. Success varies from fair to good, depending on the area you fish. Action is fast for perch and good for smaller trout near the weeds in 10 to 15 feet. Use jigs and ice flies tipped with mealworms, night crawlers or perch meat. Anglers report catching more rainbows than splake this year. The bite is often best before noon, but it can stay fair all day. Move out to 25 to 40 feet to target larger splake and rainbows. These fish can also be found suspended at the same depth over deep water. Small lake trout—and the occasional large fish—can be found anywhere from 50 to 90 feet. For lake trout, use larger jigs tipped with pieces of perch, chub or sucker meat and add a healthy dose of patience. A fish finder can be invaluable in finding lake trout.
(Jan 7) Seven inches of ice cover much of the southern end of the lake, almost up to the lodge. Calm nights should help cap the rest of the lake, but use caution. There is little snow in the area, so access is good. Contact the Fish Lake Lodge (435–638-1000) for up-to-date road and ice conditions. Fishing success has varied from slow to good, depending on the day and technique. For perch and small trout, fish in 15–25 feet of water with jigs and ice flies tipped with mealworms, nightcrawlers or perch meat. Move out to 35–40 feet to target larger splake and rainbows. You can also find these fish suspended at the same depth over deep water. Small lake trout—and the occasional large fish—can be can found anywhere from 50 to 90 feet. For lake trout, use larger jigs tipped with pieces of perch, chub or sucker meat and add a healthy dose of patience. A fish finder can be invaluable in finding lake trout.
Regulations
Forsyth Reservoir
Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid)
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) There is little snow, so access is good. The ice is solid and safe. Anglers report slow fishing success with an occasional good day. If you're targeting tiger trout and splake through the ice, try tipping jigs with pieces of minnows, or sucker or chub meat.
(Jan 27) There is little snow, so access is good. Ice thickness is over ten inches. Anglers report slow fishing. When targeting tigers and splake through the ice, tip jigs with cut bait (sucker or chub meat) or pieces of minnows.
(Jan 21) There is little snow, so access is good. Ice thickness is over ten inches. Anglers report slow fishing. When targeting tigers and splake through the ice, tip jigs with cut bait (sucker or chub meat) or pieces of minnows.
(Jan 7) There is little snow, so access is good. Ice thickness ranges from six to 10 inches. When you're targeting tigers and splake through the ice, tip your jigs with cut bait (sucker or chub meat) or pieces of minnows. Perch fishing could be fair to good this year. Remember that it is illegal to use perch as bait at Forsyth.
Fremont River
Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) There is little snow, so access is good above Mill Meadow. One angler reported fair fishing for small brown trout using bead head nymphs. Water flows are low, so fish are easily spooked.
(Jan 27) Access above Mill Meadow is good due to little snow. One angler reports fair fishing for small browns with bead head nymphs. Flows are low, so it's easy to startle fish; use caution.
(Jan 21) Access above Mill Meadow is good due to little snow. One angler reports fair fishing for small browns with bead head nymphs. Flows are low, so it's easy to startle fish; use caution.
(Jan 7) The road above Mill Meadow Reservoir is not plowed during the winter.
Gunlock Reservoir
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
(Feb 2) Fishing success should be slow. The boat ramp is closed until March.
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Gunnison Bend Reservoir
Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Bass
(Feb 2) Gunnison Bend has little ice, and DMAD is mostly covered but has a lot of soft spots. There is little fishing pressure at either reservoir.
(Jan 7) There haven't been any recent reports. The reservoir is unlikely to have safe ice with the recent mild weather.
Kolob Reservoir
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) There is generally very little ice fishing pressure because of the poor access. Kolob is closed to bait fishing until May 19. Kolob Reservoir has more special regulations.
(Jan 7) Kolob is closed to bait fishing until May 19. According to recent reports, there is not much snow and you can reach the reservoir in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. There is generally very little ice-fishing pressure due to poor access. The trout limit is two fish, and you must immediately release all trout between 15 and 22 inches.
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Koosharem Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) The ice is ten to twelve inches thick. Fishing pressure is light. To target cutthroat trout, try tipping jigs with pieces of minnows, or sucker or chub meat.
(Jan 27) The ice is 10 to 12 inches thick. There has been a lot more fishing pressure this ice season than we normally see, and fishing success really slowed in January. Move away from the areas that have seen the most pressure. To target cutthroat, tip your jigs with cut bait (sucker or chub meat) or pieces of minnows.
(Jan 7) The ice is 10 to 12 inches thick. There has been a lot more fishing pressure this ice season than we normally see, and fishing success really slowed down last weekend. Move away from the areas that have seen the most pressure. To target cutthroat, tip your jigs with cut bait (sucker or chub meat) or pieces of minnows.
Lake Powell
Bluegill, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye
STOP QUAGGAG MUSCLE
No recent reports.
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Lower Bowns
Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) There is not much winter fishing pressure because of the poor access.
(Jan 7) There isn't much winter fishing pressure due to poor access.
Mill Meadow Reservoir
Brake (hybrid), Brownbows (hybrid), Perch, Rainbow, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Musky (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid)
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) The reservoir was not drained this year. There is little snow, so access is good. The ice is safe, but the edges can get soft because of the rising water level. Fishing success is good to excellent for both trout and perch. Most anglers have found best success on the west shore in 15 to 20 feet of water.
(Jan 21) The reservoir was not drained this year as planned. There is little snow, so access is good. The ice is safe. Good to excellent fishing has been reported for both trout and perch. Most anglers have found the best success on the west shore in 15 to 20 feet.
(Jan 7) There is little snow, so access is good. The ice is 6 to 10 inches thick. Fishing is fair for perch and trout. Some anglers have found better success by walking across to the west shore. The reservoir was not drained this year, as planned, so the ice fishing will again be good.
Regulations
Minersville Reservoir
Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that the reservoir is less than a foot below full pool. Although there is ice on most of the lake, three stretches of open water have appeared during the past two weeks. The main ice pack is still four to five inches thick, but the ice is becoming soft and is thinning daily. The lake is rising, so the ice around the edges is thin and weak. There are only a few places that you can access the thicker ice without taking the risk of breaking through and falling into the water. Ice fishing is NOT recommended right now. Fishing success has been slow for the few anglers who have ventured onto the ice. If you decide to ice fish, use extreme caution!
(Jan 21) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that the reservoir is only about four feet below full pool. There is ice cover on the entire lake, but many places are thin and weak. There have been a few ice anglers on the thickest ice. The ice is about four inches in the thickest spots. The lake is rising daily, so ice around the shoreline is especially thin. Fishing has been slow for the few anglers who have ventured onto the ice. Use caution when fishing this lake at this time.
(Jan 7) Conservation Officer Brent Farnsworth reports that the reservoir is only about four feet below full pool. There is ice cover on the entire lake, but many places are thin and weak. There have been a few ice anglers on the thickest ice. The ice is about four inches in the thickest spots. The lake is rising daily, so the ice around the shoreline is especially thin. Success has been slow for the few anglers who ventured onto the ice. Use caution when fishing this lake at this time.
Regulations
Navajo Lake
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Highway 14 in Cedar Canyon has been closed because of a landslide. The highway will be plowed from US-89 to the Navajo Lake turnoff, but you can only access the area beyond there by hiking or using a snowmobile. There is little fishing pressure in the winter because of the poor access, but fishing for splake should be good if you can get there.
(Jan 21) Highway 14 in Cedar Canyon has been closed because of a landslide. The highway will be plowed from US 89 to the Navajo Lake turnoff, but access beyond there is by snowmobile or hiking. There is little fishing pressure in the winter due to poor access, but the splake fishing should be good if you can reach the lake.
(Jan 7) Robert of Cedar City fished with a partner and caught 7 rainbows and 7 splake using meal worms and jig heads. "Fishing was steady and we lost a few larger Splake right at the hole..You'll need a snowmobile or ATV to get into the lake. That or hike in.."
(Jan 7) Highway 14 in Cedar Canyon has been closed because of a landslide. The highway will be plowed from U.S. 89 to the Navajo Lake turnoff, but you'll need to snowmobile or hike to access areas beyond that point. There is little fishing pressure in the winter due to poor access, but the splake fishing should be good if you can reach the lake.
Newcastle Reservoir
Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Wiper (hybrid)
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
(Feb 2) More than half of the reservoir has open water. One angler reports fair success for rainbow trout in the open water using a wooly bugger. Bait fishing is slower.
(Jan 27) Warm weather has produced open water areas on Newcastle. These open areas freeze over with thin ice when temperatures drop, and following storms (like we experienced yesterday), they will be covered with snow. Ice anglers should be very cautious. There's no fishing pressure.
(Jan 21) Ice is about six inches thick near the dam, but the upper lake has open water. Continued mild temperatures could destabilize the ice. There's no fishing pressure.
(Jan 7) The ice is about six inches thick near the dam, but the upper lake has open water. Continued mild temperatures could destabilize the ice. There's no fishing pressure.
Regulations
Otter Creek Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Feb 2) There is no snow in the area, so access is good. The ice is about a foot thick, but several spots of open water have appeared on the points along the west shore. Please use caution in these areas: Even if they freeze over again, the ice will be thin. Watch for soft edges around any shoreline in the afternoon. Anglers report slow to fair fishing, but they are catching quality-sized fish that are in good condition. Fishing success varies depending on the time of day, the water depth and the technique. The key to finding success is to keep changing location, depth, technique or time of day until you find something that works. Since the reservoir has been full all year, fish are not as hungry as they normally would be in the winter and they may be less concentrated as well. Don't hesitate to try a location or depth you normally would not have in the past. Some of the best fishing success has been on the north end and along the east shore. Fishing tends to be better in the morning.
(Jan 27) Warm weather has produced open water areas on Otter Creek. These open areas freeze over with thin ice when temperatures drop, and following storms (like we experienced yesterday), they will be covered with snow. Ice anglers should be very cautious. There are mixed reports of slow to fair fishing, but the fish being caught are quality-sized and in nice condition. Anglers are reporting success at a variety of times and depths, with a variety of techniques. The key to finding success is to keep changing location, depth, technique or time of day until you find something that works. With the reservoir being full all year, fish are not as hungry as we normally see in the winter. They may be less concentrated as well. Don't hesitate to try a location or depth you normally would not at Otter Creek.
(Jan 21) There is little snow in the area, so access is good. The ice is eight to ten inches thick. Watch for soft edges in the afternoon. There are mixed reports of slow to fair fishing, but the fish being caught are quality-sized and in nice condition. Anglers are reporting success at a variety of times and depths, with a variety of techniques. The key to finding success is to keep changing location, depth, technique or time of day until you find something that works. With the reservoir being full all year, fish are not as hungry as we normally see in the winter. They may be less concentrated as well. Don't hesitate to try a location or depth you normally would not at Otter Creek.
(Jan 7) There is no snow in the area, so access is good. The ice is 8 to 10 inches thick. Watch out for soft edges in the afternoon. Fishing is generally fair for rainbows, and anglers are catching quality-sized fish that are in good condition. Anglers are reporting success at a variety of times and depths, with a variety of techniques. The key is to keep changing any of these variables until you find something that works. Don't hesitate to go much deeper than you normally would at Otter Creek—one angler reported good success at 20 feet.
Regulations
Panguitch Lake
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Feb 2) The ice is over ten inches thick, but there was some soft ice and some open water near the north boat ramp just over a week ago. There have been no more reports of bad ice, but use caution in this area. Fishing success is generally slow. The lower water level means that fish are likely more stressed than normal and will be less likely to bite. Some anglers have found limited success along the north shore. Fishing on the south end has been very slow. Keep changing your location, depth, technique and bait until you find something that works. Remember that all cutthroat and tigers between 15 and 22 inches must be released.
(Jan 27) Warm weather has produced open water areas on the lake. These open areas freeze over with thin ice when temperatures drop, and following storms (like we experienced yesterday), they will be covered with snow. Ice anglers should be very cautious. Fishing has been generally slow. To improve success, get away from areas that have seen a lot of pressure. Keep changing your location, depth, technique and bait until you find something that works. All cutthroat and tiger trout between 15 and 22 inches must be released.
(Jan 21) There is little snow in the area, so access is good. The ice is over ten inches thick. Fishing has been generally slow. Due to the lower water level, fish are likely more stressed than normal and will be less likely to bite. Fish can be found in areas that you normally wouldn't look for them, including the middle of the lake. To improve success, get away from areas that have seen a lot of pressure. Don't hesitate to fish out in the middle of the lake if that's the only place you can find that has hole-free ice. Keep changing location, depth, technique and bait until you find something that works. Remember that all cutthroat and tigers between 15 and 22 inches must be immediately released.
(Jan 14) Cliff and Norm caught 2 rainbows, 1 cutt, and one tiger trout using white jigs with mealworms.
(Jan 7) There is little snow in the area, so access is good. The ice is 8 to 10 inches thick. Fishing has been generally slow. To improve success, get away from areas that have seen a lot of pressure. Don't hesitate to fish out in the middle of the lake, especially if that's the only place you can find that has hole-free ice. Keep changing your location, depth, technique and bait until you find something that works. All cutthroat and tiger trout between 15 and 22 inches must be released.
Regulations
Paragonah Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Anglers report good to excellent fishing success. Access may be getting more difficult with the recent snow storms.
(Jan 27) Access is good and there's little snow in the area. Anglers report good to excellent fishing.
(Jan 21) Access is good and there's little snow in the area. Anglers report good to excellent fishing.
(Jan 7) Access is good, and there's little snow in the area. Anglers report good to excellent fishing.
Regulations
Pine Lake
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) The lake should have safe ice, but access is difficult.
(Jan 7) The lake may have safe ice, but access is difficult.
Pine Valley Reservoir
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Quail Creek Reservoir
Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Rainbow trout have been stocked and should provide fair to good fishing.
(Jan 21) Rainbow trout have been stocked and should provide fair to good fishing.
(Jan 7) Rainbow trout have been stocked and should provide fair to good fishing.
Regulations
Redmond Reservoir
Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike
No recent reports.
Sand Cove Reservoirs
Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Sand Hollow Reservoir
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass
STOP QUAGGAG MUSCLE
(Feb 2) Bass activity slows down during winter, so you need to adjust your fishing techniques. The primary key to cold water bass fishing is slowing down the presentation, or even to use the dead-stick technique. Try using plastics (like senkos), swimbaits, hula grubs and drop-shots with the right presentation. A drop-shot rig is one of the more popular cold weather techniques because of its natural slow presentation. Concentrate on deeper water at 20 to 30 feet. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits can also be effective during the warmest part of the day. Quagga mussels are present in Sand Hollow, so plan extra time to have your boat washed before leaving.
(Jan 21) Bass activity slows down during the winter, so you must adjust your fishing techniques. The primary key to coldwater bass fishing is to slow down the presentation, even employing dead-sticking, if necessary. A variety of plastics, including senkos, swimbaits, hula grubs and drop-shots, are all effective with the right presentation. A drop-shot rig is one of the more popular cold-weather techniques, due to its natural slow presentation. Concentrate on deeper water at 20 to 30 feet. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits can also be effective during the warmest part of the day. Quagga mussels are present in Sand Hollow, so plan extra time to have your boat washed before leaving.
(Jan 7) Bass activity slows down during the winter, so you must adjust your fishing techniques. The primary key to coldwater bass fishing is to slow down the presentation, even employing dead-sticking, if necessary. A variety of plastics, including senkos, swimbaits, hula grubs and drop-shots, are all effective with the right presentation. A drop-shot rig is one of the more popular cold-weather techniques, due to its natural slow presentation. Concentrate on deeper water at 20 to 30 feet. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits can also be effective during the warmest part of the day. Quagga mussels are present in Sand Hollow, so plan extra time to have your boat washed before leaving.
Regulations
Thousand Lakes Mountain
Trout
(Feb 2) The Elkhorn Road from Forsyth Reservoir is impassable because of snow. Solomon Basin is accessible from I-70 in Emery County. The snow makes accessing most of the other lakes difficult. One angler reports fair to good success at Meeks Lake and Morell Pond.
(Jan 21) The Elkhorn Road from Forsyth Reservoir is impassable due to snow. Solomon Basin is accessible from I-70 in Emery County. Snow makes it difficult to access most other lakes. One angler reports fair to good success at Meek's Lake and Morell Pond.
(Jan 7) The Elkhorn Road from Forsyth Reservoir is impassable due to snow. Solomon Basin is accessible from I-70 in Emery County. Snow makes it difficult to access most other lakes. One angler reports good success at Meek's Lake, but slow fishing at Floating Island.
Tropic Reservoir
Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) There is very little winter fishing pressure because of the poor access.
(Jan 7) There isn't much winter fishing pressure due to poor access.
Wide Hollow Reservoir
Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) The reservoir has about eight inches of ice with some soft edges. Fishing has been fair for rainbow trout with standard ice fishing tackle and bait.
(Jan 21) Until recently, the reservoir had safe ice and anglers were catching a few rainbows. The ice can get soft with warmer weather, so use caution.
(Jan 7) The ice is thin.
Willow Lake
Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Jan 27) During the first week in January, Randall Stilson caught five 18- to 22-inch tiger trout with a florescent green marabou jig tipped with a night crawler. Stilson said that from Dairy Point up, the road was single-track only.
(Jan 21) During the first week in January, Randall Stilson caught five 18- to 22-inch tiger trout with a florescent green marabou jig tipped with a night crawler. Stilson said that from Dairy Point up, the road was single-track only.
(Jan 12) During the first week in January, Randall Stilson caught five 18- to 22-inch tiger trout with a florescent green marabou jig tipped with a night crawler. Stilson said that from Dairy Point up, the road was single-track only.
(Jan 7) The lake has ice, but there haven't been any recent fishing reports. Access will be very difficult.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Access is difficult, but fishing should be fair to good if you can get there.
(Jan 21) Access is difficult, but fishing should be fair to good if you can reach the reservoir.
(Jan 7) The reservoir may have safe ice, but access is difficult.
Regulations
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