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Rainbow Trout (Jul 29) All lakes are accessible and have been stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout. Fishing pressure is moderate to heavy, especially on weekends. Fishing has been generally good. PowerBait and nightcrawlers are effective. Fishing with flies in the evening can also yield fast action. (Jul 2) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that fishing has been generally good. Try PowerBait and nightcrawlers, or fishing with flies in the evening (which can yield fast action). The lakes have been stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout. All of the lakes are full and water conditions are good. Fishing pressure is increasing, especially on weekends. The Kents Lake Road is now open. That means that all the lakes on Beaver Mountain are accessible by vehicles. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Lower: Flows are stable due to controlled releases from the reservoir. Upper: Flows are low and clear. Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of baits, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective. (Jul 2) Lower: Fishing is fair. The water flows are stable because of controlled releases from the reservoir. Upper: Water flows continue to decrease and fishing is improving. Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of bait, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective. Rainbow Trout (Jul 30) Dedicated Hunter Coordinator Walt Maldonado reported good fishing last weekend, especially in the morning. Jakes lures and chartreuse PowerBait were the best end-tackle choices. (Jul 22) Conservation Officer Ben Riley reported good fishing at both ponds and recommended PowerBait or worms. (Jul 14) Conservation Officer Ben Riley said that success ranged from fair to good over the weekend. Worms or PowerBait are recommended. Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Anglers report good fishing. Water flows are low and clear. Small hoppers are showing up along the banks. Try using a #14 stimulator with a bright-green body. (Jul 22) Caddisfly dries are plentiful and the flows are just perfect. I talked to anglers at the dam using nightcrawlers who were having success for rainbows. I also talked to a couple of fly fishermen just coming off the river and they had fun catching browns on caddisfly and mosquitoe patterns. Further up the road, try Rock Creek and Curtis Creek near where they meet up with the Blacksmith Fork. These are heavily brushed streams and are challenging to fish, but there is some nice pocket water that holds beautiful cutthroat trout. (Jul 9) Picnic season has finally arrived, and Blacksmith Fork Canyon is one of the prettiest places to enjoy a picnic and some great fishing. Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (Jul 29) You can find good fishing in most areas. The key is to try several tactics and different lakes until you find a productive spot. A few of the mountain's more shallow lakes experienced some winterkill. Effective tactics for Boulder Mountain include marabou jigs, streamers, flashy lures and spinners, natural baits (like nightcrawlers), and dry flies during morning and evening hatches. A float tube can help you cover more water, but it is also more likely to spook fish in shallow lakes. Don't overlook the shoreline — many fish will cruise in fairly shallow water while feeding. (Jul 9) Bryan of Draper fished Donkey Lake is a group of 3 caught a hundred brook trout using Mosquito Fly's Size 16 or smaller. "Donkey Lake is DRAWN DOWN. Fishing only on the west end of the lake after a killer 9 mile dirt road drive. Prepare to beat your 4x4 truck if you don't have 4 Wheelers. The lake is very mossy, fishing from shore was difficult. Get out in the middle on a float tube and slay the fish. Don't forget to stop by Maria's Taco Shop in LOA on your way out of the boulders - good food and good service." (Jul 2) All areas of the mountain are now accessible, including the Boulder Top. Angler report good to excellent fishing in several areas across the mountain. For Boulder Mountain, try marabou jigs, streamers, flashy lures and spinners, natural baits—like night crawlers—and dry flies during morning and evening hatches. A float tube will help you cover more water, but it's more likely to spook fish in shallow lakes. Don't overlook the shoreline—many fish cruise fairly shallow when feeding. Be prepared to try multiple tactics until you find what works best. Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Rainbow Trout (Jul 29) Flows are low and clear. Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of baits, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective. (Jul 2) High runoff from Fish Creek is making lower Clear Creek turbid. Above Fish Creek, flows are clearer and fishable. Fishing is fair to good for small rainbows with spinners and flies. Rainbow Trout (Jul 30) Fishing was slow over the July 24 holiday weekend. On July 20, Tom Ogden fished from a tube and had fair success with a bead head brown/yellow wooly bugger on a size 8 hook. He used fast sinking line in 15–35 feet of water. (Jul 22) On 7/20, Tom Ogden fished from a tube and had best success with a bead head brown/yellow wooly bugger on a size 8 hook. He used fast sinking line in 15–35 feet of water. (Jul 22) On 7/20, Tom Ogden fished from a tube and had best success with a bead head brown/yellow wooly bugger on a size 8 hook. He used fast sinking line in 15–35 feet of water. (Jul 14) Tom Ogden fly fished from a tube on July 6 and did not see a single fish caught from shore. He and his son hooked a number of small rainbows and one 17-incher. They used black/green soft hackle flies on medium sinking line. Conservation Officer Ben Riley checked the reservoir over the 4th of July weekend and rated fishing as slow. (Jul 2) On June 26, Tom Ogden fly fished with a beadhead soft hackle pattern, size 8 hook on fast-sinking line. He netted seven rainbows, which ranged from 11–12 inches. His biggest was 17 inches. Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Jul 29) Flows are low and clear. Brown trout are abundant and will hit a variety of baits, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective. Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked near the campground. Anglers also report fair fishing in Chalk Creek and Oak Creek. (Jul 2) There haven't been any recent reports from Corn Creek. Runoff is starting to subside in Chalk Creek, and the fishing is improving. Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Jul 4) Pean of West Valley fished above the waterfall, 3.7 miles down the road, in a group of 3 and caught 35 rainbows using natural scent corn PowerBait. Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jul 30) Conservation officers reported good fishing last weekend for 16- to 18-inch tiger trout. Trout appeared to feed on the surface much of the day, due to a dragon fly hatch. A variety of dry fly patterns seemed effective. On July 18, Tom Ogden and his son fished from a tube with sinking line and soft hackle patterns on size 8 hooks. Dark colors proved to be most successful. Ogden rated fishing as good. His catch ranged from 13 to 18 inches. (Jul 30) Anglers report fair to good success for smallmouth bass near the shoreline and underwater structure. Anglers have also had decent success catching trout with traditional baits from the shore. Boat anglers report good success with traditional baits and while trolling various lures or pop gear. There were only a couple of reports from successful walleye anglers. (Jul 22) On 7/18, Tom Ogden and his son fished from a tube with sinking line and soft hackle patterns on size 8 hooks. Dark colors proved to be most successful. Ogden rated fishing as good. His catch ranged from 13–18 inches. Ogden observed that most anglers were not getting their flies or lures deep enough to catch fish. This water has special regulations. The limit is two tiger trout. The reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. Artificial flies and lures only. Tributaries are now open to fishing. (Jul 14) Sergeant Stacey Jones reported good fishing with plastic jigs. Anglers using other tackle experienced less success. This water has special regulations. Tributaries open on the second Saturday in July. (Jul 2) Aquatics Technician Randall Stilson reported heavy fishing pressure over the weekend. Tiger trout ranged from 14–20 inches. Jakes lures and Mepps spinners are the most effective in catching fish. The best lure colors are brass or yellow. This water has special regulations. The limit is two tiger trout. The reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. Artificial flies and lures only. Tributaries are closed until the second Saturday in July. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Jul 29) Kingston Canyon: Flows are high and a little turbid from irrigation releases, but the river is still fishable. One angler reported success with streamers. You should also try heavy spinners or nightcrawlers in deep pools. Black Canyon: Flows are low and clear. Anglers report catching browns (and the occasional rainbow) with streamers and beadhead nymphs. Hopper patterns should also start producing at any time. Upper: Flows are low and clear. Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of baits, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective. (Jul 2) Kingston Canyon: There are minimal releases from Otter Creek Reservoir. Flows are moderately turbid but very fishable. Black Canyon: The runoff has subsided and flows are clear. Anglers report good success for browns and the occasional rainbow with streamers and bead head nymphs. Cutthroat Trout (Jul 30) Boaters, trolling with pop gear and dead minnows, have had the best luck. (Jul 22) Boaters, trolling with pop gear and dead minnows, have had the best luck. (Jul 14) Conservation Officer Ben Riley rated fishing as fair. One good technique involves trolling a dead minnow behind pop gear. (Jul 2) Conservation officers reported fair fishing last weekend. The best technique was trolling a dead minnow behind pop gear. One angler caught ten trout in three hours using this method. Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Splake (hybrid), Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Trolling for rainbows is the main attraction at Fish Lake in the summer. The most popular setup is pop gear and a worm, although Rapalas and other flashy lures are also effective. Anglers have caught a few splake while trolling. Jigging for splake has slowed down because the fish have scattered and gone deep. Perch action is fairly fast if you jig in 15–20 feet of water. (Jul 2) Anglers report good success shore fishing for rainbows at the Twin Creek inlet, though it gets crowded. Trolling success is picking up for rainbows and an occasional splake with popgear and worms or Rapalas. Jigging for splake is also producing. Try anchoring just outside the weedline in 30 to 60 feet and fishing with light-colored jigs or flashy lures like Kastmasters within a couple feet of the bottom. Make sure to tip your jig or lure with fish meat (like chub, perch or sucker) or half a minnow. Some anglers have had success tipping jigs with nightcrawlers. Perch action is fairly fast jigging in 15 to 20 feet of water. Lake trout fishing is spotty action, though a few anglers have caught nice-sized fish. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout STOP NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL (Jul 14) Anglers are reporting good fishing. Try using a large floating terrestrial like a cicada or grasshopper with a small nymph as a dropper. Watch for hatches and change flies accordingly. On windy days, anglers using lures have been more productive as they are able to cast better. Try Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk); spinners; spoons; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and plastic jigs. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 30) Several reports indicate good fishing in the fly-only zone for brown trout up to 14 inches. Good fly patterns include leeches, prince nymphs, stimulators and hoppers. On the lower right fork, anglers should fish the deepest holes for best results. Huntington Creek has special regulations. From Flood and Engineer's Canyon upstream to Electric Lake dam, only artificial flies may be used and the limit is two trout. Below Engineer's Canyon, there are no bait restrictions and the limit is four trout. On the left fork, only artificial flies or lures may be used. (Jul 22) According to Conservation Officer Ben Riley, fishing in the fly-only zone has been good. He recommends using prince nymphs, stimulators or hoppers. On the lower right fork, Riley suggests that anglers fish the deepest holes for best results. Huntington Creek has special regulations. From Flood and Engineer's Canyon upstream to Electric Lake dam, only artificial flies may be used and the limit is two trout. Below Engineer's Canyon, there are no bait restrictions and the limit is four trout. On the left fork, only artificial flies or lures may be used. (Jul 14) Conservation Officer Ben Riley said that fishing has been very good. A caddis fly hatch is in progress, and fly fishermen are encouraged to match the hatch. Anglers should be aware that Huntington Creek has special regulations. From Flood and Engineer's Canyon upstream to Electric Lake dam, only artificial flies may be used and the limit is two trout. On the left fork, only artificial flies or lures may be used. (Jul 2) Conservation Officer Ben Riley reported good fishing along the lower right fork with worms or spinners in the deeper holes. Brown trout comprise the large majority of the catch. Huntington Creek has special regulations. From Flood and Engineer's Canyon upstream to Electric Lake dam only artificial flies may be used and the limit is two trout. On the left fork, only artificial flies or lures may be used. Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jul 30) Fishing has been good with pop gear tipped with a nightcrawler. Most tiger trout have been around 12 inches. Fishing from a tube or boat yields far better results than from the bank. A variety of wet flies on fast-sinking line have been effective. Good fly colors have been black, green, red and purple. It's best to fish the wet fly near the bottom in 20–35 feet of water. (Jul 22) Fishing success continues to be sporadic. Fishing from shore has been slow, but fishing from a tube or boat has been much better. On 7/14, Tom Ogden and three companions reported catching 91 fish in eight hours, using a variety of wet flies on fast-sinking line. Best colors were black, green, red and purple. Fishing was best near the bottom in 20–35 feet of water. Boaters, trolling with pop gear, have also had good success. This water has special regulations. It is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (Jul 14) On July 6, Tom Ogden and son fly fished from a tube near the upper end of the reservoir. In five hours, they caught 10 trout. Nine were tigers and one was a cutthroat. All were less than 14 inches. They used medium sinking line, tipped with a black/green soft hackle fly. Ogden noted that fishing success had slowed down in the past few weeks. Other angler reports suggest slow to fair fishing. This water has special regulations. It is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (Jul 10) Brian H. of Provo fished with a partner. "Fishing was terrible! We fished from 6am until nearly 3pm without a single bite! We fished all around the lake from the shore and saw lots of shiners and trout fry in the shallows, but the mature ones seemed to be hiding and not hungry. The water seemed very warm I would guess over 60 degrees, so that's probably keeping the fish in the deepest coldest water they can find." (Jul 2) Tom Ogden fly fished on June 26 and said his catch-rate was only half as good as a week earlier. Tom hooked a lot of small tigers with his biggest measuring 20 inches. He used a size 8 beadhead soft hackle fly on medium sinking line. This water has special regulations. It is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 30) The water level seems to have dropped a bit. You'll find fair fishing for trout and bass — with all methods — from boats, tubes or the shoreline. Bass success has been best on the Rock Cliff side of the reservoir. You'll see quite a few recreational boaters, so early mornings are best if you plan to fish from a boat. (Jul 29) Both trout and bass fishing success is considered "fair" by using all methods from boat, tube or shoreline. Bass success has been best on the Rock Cliff side of the reservoir. (Jul 20) Anel Mukic of Salt Lake fished in a group of 4 and caught 7 smallmouth using tube jigs and spinners. "We were hoping for some trout but nothing was hitting on powerbait so we jigged some trees and grass lines and caught 7 bass. My buddy caught a nice 4 pound smally on a tube jig and i caught a 2 and a half pound bass on a white spinner. The rest were small to medium. Had a blast swimming in the warm water and fishing was productive!" (Jul 2) Both trout and bass fishing is considered fair to good from boats, tubes and the shoreline. It doesn't seem to matter which method you use. Bass success has been best on the Rock Cliff side of the reservoir. Albino Trout, Bluegill, Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid) (Jul 30) On July 26, Conservation Officer TJ Robertson provided the following information: Colorado River—Catfish anglers have reported good success near the portal and just up river from Sandy Beach or near mile marker 6.5 on Highway 128. Use stink baits for best results. These may include rotten hot dogs, shrimp or squid. Dark Canyon— Fishing continues to be slow. Bait anglers have reported limited success with nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Fly anglers have been using leech, mosquito and mayfly patterns. Dons Lake— Fishing has been very good. Fly fishermen have done well with a variety of small flies. Bait anglers have reported success with all types of baits. Hidden Lake— Good fishing continues. Good PowerBait colors have been rainbow, green and orange. Nightcrawlers have worked for some anglers. Fly fishermen have been most successful with small mayfly imitations as well as leech patterns. Roostertails have proven to be the best lures. Kens Lake—Fishing has been fair to good. Crawdad imitations and doubletail Yamamoto jigs have been catching bass in the mornings and evenings. Trout anglers have been doing well with worms and salmon eggs. All colors of PowerBait have yielded fair success. Sunfish have been hitting on small, bright-colored crappie lures. Medicine Lake—Fishing was slow this past week. A week ago, PowerBait, nightcrawlers and salmon eggs were effective. Fly fishermen have been using small nymphs and wooly buggers. Rattlesnake Ranch Ponds—Fishing continues to be slow. No recommendations. Oowah —Fishing continues to be good. Worms or PowerBait in orange, green, rainbow, and red/white/blue have been effective. Green/gold and green/red mini-Jakes lures have been working well. Fly fishermen have done well with leech patterns. Warner — Fishing has been fair to good. The best PowerBait colors have been green or orange. Other good baits include nightcrawlers and small marshmallows. Fly fishermen have reported success with leech patterns. (Jul 22) On 7/19, Conservation Officer TJ Robertson provided the following information: Colorado River - Catfish anglers have reported good success in the evenings near mile marker 6.5 on Highway 128 just up river from Sandy Beach. The usual catfish baits have been working. Dark Canyon - Fishing has been slow. Bait anglers have reported limited success with nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Fly anglers have been using leech, mosquito and mayfly patterns. Dons Lake - Fishing has been good. Fly fishermen have done well with small black dry flies. Bait anglers have reported success with all types of baits. Hidden Lake - Fishing has been good. Anglers have reported catching fish on just about anything they throw in the water. Fly fishermen have been most successful with small mayfly imitations as well as leech patterns. Roostertails have been the best lures. Kens Lake - Fishing has been slow for trout, but has been good for bass, sunfish or catfish. Hot dogs or stink bait will catch catfish. Small crappie lures or crankbaits will take sunfish. The best times to fish are in the morning or evening, although some trout anglers have reported fair action in the afternoon with nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Medicine Lake - Fishing has been good. Mini-Jakes in all colors have been effective. Fly fishermen have been using small nymphs and wooly buggers. Baitcasters have been using nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, and orange PowerBait. Rattlesnake Ranch Ponds - Fishing has been slow. Oowah - Fishing has been very good. Green, orange and rainbow glitter PowerBait have been taking both rainbows and brook trout. Small spinners such as mini-Jakes in green/red or gold/green have been performing well. Black Panther Martins and Roostertails with silver blades have been popular choices. Fly fishermen have done well with leech patterns. Warner - Fishing has been fair to good. The best end tackle is PowerBait in yellow or orange. Small spinners have worked well. Fly fishermen have reported success with leech patterns. Medicine Lake - Fishing success has varied from fair to good. Try green PowerBait, nightcrawlers, or small spinners. Conservation Officer TJ Robertson reminds campers that bears have been seen at several campgrounds and lakes across the LaSal Mountains. Robertson urges everyone to keep a clean camp and not to clean fish in the lakes, where they serve as an attractant. (Jul 14) Conservation Officer TJ Robertson provided the following report following the July 4 holiday: Dark Canyon — Fishing was slow at Dark Canyon. However, most people were found to be fishing during the middle of the day, when success is normally poor. Dons Lake — Fishing was very good. Fly fishermen did well with small black-colored dry flies. Bait anglers reported success with all types of baits. Hidden Lake — Fishing was good at Hidden Lake. Orange PowerBait, worms, salmon eggs and marshmallows worked well. Small Jakes spinners in gold and green, or silver and red seemed to work best for spincasters. Kens Lake — Fishing was fair to good. Early morning and late evening have been the best times to catch fish. The best PowerBait colors have been green, orange and rainbow. Worms tipped with a salmon egg have also been effective. Robertson noted that the water level has been dropping. Bass seemed to be active near the inlet, where the usual bass jigs have been working well. Oowah — Conservation Officer Robertson and his five-year-old son fished on July 6 and caught 18 fish in two hours. The best performing baits were orange or rainbow glitter PowerBait. Fishing was reported to be very good. Fly anglers were successful with small nymphs and grasshopper look-a-likes. Warner — Fishing was fair to good. Fly anglers enjoyed success with a variety of fly patterns. Medicine Lake — Fishing ranged from fair to good. Morning and evening anglers had the best luck with green PowerBait and nightcrawlers. Small spinners worked as well. (Jul 4) Steve & Joani of Moab fished the NE shore of Ken's Lake and caught 8 rainbows, 7 largemouth and 1 bluegill using nightcrawlers and Kick 'n Bass. "Yum-yum!!!!" Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports Logan Canyon 1–3 Dams had been slower than usual. Power Bait, salmon eggs worms have been working. The upper Logan opened last Saturday and the cutthroat trout are in good shape and biting on spinners and flies. Further up the canyon, Beaver Creek is good for spinners and flies as well. (Jul 22) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports Logan Canyon 1–3 Dams had been slower than usual. Power Bait, salmon eggs worms have been working. The upper Logan opened last Saturday and the cutthroat trout are in good shape and biting on spinners and flies. Further up the canyon, Beaver Creek is good for spinners and flies as well. (Jul 15) Geir of Tremonton fished First Dam and caught 1 brown. "lots of little minnows one person caught about 4 fish in the time we were there. He was using hamburger another person caught two using gulp minnows." (Jul 9) Fishing has been good using zebra midges and hare's ear patterns. Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Conservation Officer Brent Farnsworth reports that fishing for trout on Minersville Reservoir has improved, especially for those who troll from boats. Anglers are catching fish that average 10 to 14 inches long. Recent surveys found that trout are definitely making a comeback. Good numbers of 12- to 14-inch rainbows are available, as well as some larger fish (up to 21 inches). Trout should grow quickly this year because of higher reservoir levels and improved water quality. Smallmouth bass fishing has also improved. You can find good-sized smallmouth bass — some as large as four pounds — in the reservoir. Remember that the use or possession of bait, including scented lures, is prohibited at Minersville Reservoir. (Jul 2) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports that trout fishing has improved—especially for those trolling from boats. Most anglers are catching 10- to 14-inch fish. Fishing for smallmouth bass has been improving as the water temperature rises. Recent surveys found that trout are making a comeback. There are a good number of 12- to 14-inch rainbows, and a fair number of larger fish that are up to 21 inches. Trout should grow fast this year with the improved water level and water quality. There are also some very nice smallmouth bass, up to four pounds, present. Remember that the use or possession of bait, including scented lures, is prohibited at Minersville Reservoir. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Dedicated Hunter Mark Strauss reports fair fishing in the morning with wet flies like copper johns, hare's ears and pheasant tails. Try fishing in tailout-pools with a lot of shade. (Jul 22) Cool morning and evening hours are the best times to fish the Ogden, especially in the warmer sections. (Jul 17) Riley P. of Farmington fished with a partner and caught 4 browns using spinners and floating Rapalas. "Fairly slow day, fish were healthy and fat." (Jul 9) Flows in the Ogden River are ideal, and the water is clear. Fishing is good for brown trout, especially in the canyon. Try using an assortment of nymphs, including copper Johns, hares' ears and pheasant tails in size 18. Rainbow Trout No recent reports. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye (Jul 30) Lower: There weren't any reports from anglers this week, but try a size 20 or smaller midge imitation. Sow bugs or small dark nymphs should also work fairly well. Middle: The parking lot is a bit crowded on weekends. Anglers are doing well on this stretch of the river with small nymphs or dry flies. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River — please review them in the Utah Fishing Guidebook before you begin fishing. (Jul 22) Lower: Size 20 or smaller midge imitations above I-15 and up to Deer Creek Dam are still working well. Sow bugs or any small dark nymphs should work fairly well. Anglers are having fair success for white bass on the lower stretches of the river near Utah Lake. Middle: Anglers are doing well on this stretch of the river by using both small nymphs or dry flies. Pressure is at least moderate on weekends in several of the popular stretches. Special regulations on much of the Provo River. Please review the Utah Fishing Guidebook before heading out on a trip. (Jul 2) Lower: Anglers report success using small (size 20 or smaller) midge imitations above I-15 and up to Deer Creek Dam. Sow bugs are a good pattern as well. The river is running a little high. Anglers are still catching quite a few white bass on the lower stretches of the river near Utah Lake. Middle: Warning: The Upper Provo (above Jordanelle) is running extremely high and muddy — don't try to fish there. Officer Brandon Olson reports that fishing on the Middle Provo is fair if you use nymphs, streamers, spinners and Rapalas. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River, so please review the Utah Fishing Guidebook before heading out on a trip. Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Jul 30) Conservation Officer Ben Riley reported good fishing, especially for anglers trolling with pop gear and nightcrawlers, dead minnow or chub meat. Anglers who still-fish near the island have been doing well with worms, dead minnows or PowerBait. Shoreline anglers should fish at first light for best results. As the day progresses, bank fishing success becomes increasingly worse. Good artificial fly choices include bead head olive leeches, Canada blood leeches or soft hackle flies on size 8 hooks. Scofield has special regulations. The limit is four trout in the aggregate. No more than two may be cutthroat or tiger trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat or tiger trout over 22 inches. All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released. Trout may not be filleted and the heads or tails removed while at the reservoir or in transit. Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat. Scofield tributaries are now open. (Jul 22) Conservation Officer Ben Riley reported good fishing, especially for anglers trolling with pop gear and nightcrawler, dead minnow or chub meat. Anglers who still-fish near the island have been doing well with worms, dead minnows or PowerBait. Shoreline anglers should fish at first light for best results. Good artificial fly choices include bead head olive leeches, Canada blood leeches or soft hackle flies on size 8 hooks. Scofield has special regulations. There is an aggregate limit of four trout. No more than two may be cutthroat or tiger trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat or tiger trout over 22 inches. All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released. Trout may not be filleted and the heads or tails removed while at the reservoir or in transit. Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat. Scofield tributaries are now open. (Jul 14) Conservation Officer Ben Riley reported good fishing over the weekend. He recommends dead minnows, Rapalas or Jakes lures.Aquatics Technician Randall Stilson observed a lot of fishing pressure over the July 4 weekend. He counted 164 boats docked or on the water at one time. Much of the activity was associated with the Pleasant Valley Days celebration. Stilson observed good fishing success with a number of techniques. Trolling with dead minnows or chub meat was effective. Stilson noted that a lot of fish measured under the slot limit. He urges anglers to pay attention to the slot limit restrictions by putting a tape measure on the cutthroats and tiger trout they catch.Scofield has special regulations. Tributaries open to fishing on July 10. (Jul 2) Conservation officers reported good fishing last weekend for anglers trolling with dead minnows behind pop gear. Tom Ogden fly fished the west side with a size 6 beadhead Canada blood leech. Most of his catch measured 7–12 inches. Three cutthroats ranged from 17–20 inches. Anglers are urged to put a tape measure on all the cutthroats and tiger trout they catch in order to comply with the slot limit restrictions. Sergeant Stacey Jones reminds anglers that the tributaries are closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July. Scofield has special regulations. The limit is four trout in the aggregate. No more than two may be cutthroat or tiger trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat or tiger trout over 22 inches. All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released. Trout may not be filleted and the heads or tails removed in the field or in transit. Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat. Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass (Jul 30) Fishing continues to be good at Strawberry. Fish a little deeper this time of year (in 25–40 feet of water). Anglers report catching kokanee on both the Strawberry and Soldier Creek sides of the reservoir. Many anglers are also catching rainbows on the Soldier Creek side. Strawberry has special regulations: The 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. (Jul 22) Strawberry Project Leader Alan Ward reports that fishing has been good at Strawberry, with excellent fishing for some. Fish a little deeper this time of year (25 to 40 ft). Reports of kokanee being caught on both the Strawberry and Soldier Creek sides of the reservoir. Numerous rainbows being caught on the Soldier Creek side. Conservation Officer Hollie Riddle reports that fishing was good at strawberry over the weekend. Particularly trolling for kokanee. There is an aggregate limit of four trout or kokanee salmon, no more than two of which may be cutthroat trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat trout over 22 inches. Immediately release all cutthroat trout from 15 to 22 inches long. Trout or salmon may not be filleted and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit. (Jul 10) Bill of Midway fished Soldier Creek on the 8th and 10th in a group of 3 and caught 8 cutts and 7 rainbows using imitation minnow lure. 'two cuts that were 25" and 23"' (Jul 6) Howard of Lindon fished Soldier Creek and caught 2 rainbows, 1 cutt and 1 chub using worms below a bubble in 1 to 3 ft. of water. "My son caught a nice cutthroat fishing about 20 feet from shore with a small trebble hook about 12 inches below the surface. Nice fish." (Jul 2) There have been mixed reports. Officer Riddle reported that fishing wasn't very good last weekend because of a bug hatch. The fish had plenty to eat and weren't interested in what anglers had to offer. However, Strawberry Project Leader Alan Ward noted that anglers are beginning to pick up kokanee on both the Soldier Creek side and the Strawberry side, near Haws Point. Rainbow fishing has been good, and cutthroat fishing is picking up. Summer techniques, which include fishing deeper during the day and near shore during early and late hours, should be working well. Strawberry has special regulations, so read the Utah Fishing Guidebook before you head out. Trout (Jul 29) You can now access all areas. Good fishing can be found just about anywhere. If fishing is slow, try changing techniques or moving to a different lake. (Jul 2) Access is good to all areas. You can find good fishing just about anywhere. If fishing is slow, try changing your techniques or moving to a different lake. Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Jul 30) Anglers report fair success with traditional baits and lures. You'll find moderate fishing pressure at the reservoir. (Jul 26) Nate of Tooele fished with a partner and caught 19 rainbows and a brown using salmon eggs. "A hit on every cast. It wasn't fishing today, it was catching!" (Jul 22) Gorgeous setting! Fair to good success by using traditional baits and lures. Moderate pressure. (Jul 2) Anglers report fair to good success with traditional baits and lures. Albino Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jul 29) Backcountry anglers report hot fishing for brook trout. Be careful if you are catch-and-release fishing with bait. Released fish caught with bait sometimes die and float to the shoreline, which can attract bears. For best catch-and-release results, use flies and lures with barbless hooks. (Jul 22) Brian H. Provo fished Mill Hollow opposite the dam in a group of 3 and caught 2 rainbow, 2 tiger trout and 1 brown. "Caught 1 Rainbow and 1 Tiger on a gold Kastmaster, 1 Rainbow on a Blue Fox spinner, and a Brown and a Tiger on Worms floated about 3 feet under a bobber. Biggest fish was only 9 inches, lots of fish were biting but all seemed very small." (Jul 22) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports fishing success has slowed down a bit along the Mirror Lake Highway. Anglers are still having success with Power Bait. Worms are also a possibility. Anglers remember the fish limit is four fish per person, per day. All campgrounds are open. (Jul 18) Jackson Cundick of Sandy fished Mill Hollow in a group of 5 and caught 4 rainbows. "long day with minimal bites. Small fish caught and released. Albino trout seen under surface but didn't bite. 2 10 inch Rainbows and 1 10 inch Albino kept. Beautiful Lake." (Jul 14) Bob of Salt Lake fished Bonny Lake using a mosquito fly on a bubble. "7 fish in an hour & 10 minutes" (Jul 9) Dedicated Hunter Todd Strong interviewed anglers at the following lakes. Trial Lake: Shoreline anglers who used earthworms and PowerBait were catching rainbows. Most anglers had some success and even caught the occasional albino. The best time to catch fish was late morning. Fishing was slow for all other species. Washington Lake: Anglers reported excellent fishing for rainbows when they used earthworms and PowerBait from the shoreline. Many anglers caught their limits within a few hours. Anglers also caught a few brook trout, again using earthworms and PowerBait. Fishing from shore for tiger trout was slow. Anglers reported limited success with flashy gold spinners. Teapot Lake: Fishing for rainbows and brook trout from the shore was slow. Anglers have caught very few fish, using any type of bait or lure. Corn-flavored PowerBait had the most success. Lilly Lake: Anglers reported excellent success fishing for brook trout from the shore. They used PowerBait, earthworms and an assortment of spinners. All anglers caught fish regularly throughout the day. Fishing from shore for other species was very slow. Mirror Lake: Shoreline anglers who used earthworms and PowerBait were catching rainbows. Most anglers had some success and even caught the occasional albino. The best time to catch fish was in the evening. Try using a variety of flies from shore or from float tubes near the shore. Both techniques produced good results. Fishing was very slow for other species. Moosehorn Lake: Fishing for rainbows and brook trout from the shore was slow. Anglers have caught very few fish, using any type of bait or lure. Flashy spinners have limited success, if you can avoid the weeds. Fishing for other species was also very slow. (Jul 2) Officer Mike Roach reports that Silver Lake is open and should be stocked for the holiday weekend. The streams and rivers in the area are running high, so please use caution around the water. The high-elevation trails and lake still have snow piled in the shaded areas. Have fun and be safe. Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jul 29) Anglers report fair fishing for 10- to 19-inch fish. Dedicated Hunter Chris Strauss reports heavy pressure on the upper Weber. Try prince nymphs in clear water. (Jul 22) Biologist Paul Thompson reports the Weber River is fishing great right now. "Water releases from Echo are still making it a little turbid and somewhat difficult to fish downstream through Morgan. Water levels have dropped between Echo and Rockport and water clarity is great. Water levels are also low downstream from Morgan. Golden stoneflies and midges are coming off right now and my best fly over the weekend was a smaller (size 16) pheasant tail nymph. I am amazed at the number of larger brown trout currently in the Weber River as I landed 4 fish between 19 and 21 inches over the weekend," Thompson noted. (Jul 19) Jake Van Leer of Kaysville caught 10 cutts and 3 browns using hairs ear, fly worm and bobber drifting in various parts of the current. "the browns are eaisy to catch in the last 20 minuts of light. also release fish always so there will be more trophys in the future" (Jul 9) Flows on much of the Weber are still fairly high, but clarity has improved throughout. Despite the high flows, fishing has been good with standard nymphs. Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jul 30) Fishing has ranged from fair to good. Some of the better choices for end tackle include a fly and bubble, PowerBait, worms, and Jakes lures. The south side typically offers the best fishing. (Jul 22) Fishing has ranged from fair to good. Some of the better choices for end tackle include a fly and bubble, PowerBait, worms, and Jakes lures. The south side typically offers the best fishing. (Jul 14) Conservation Officer Ben Stearns described fishing success as fair. He recommended a fly and bubble or PowerBait. A week ago, Sergeant Stacey Jones reported excellent fishing at dawn with a fly and bubble. She said that many dry fly patterns seemed to be effective. Jones indicated that some of the tiger trout ranged from 18–20 inches and weighed as much as three pounds. Other popular end tackle included worms or Jakes lures. (Jul 2) Sergeant Stacey Jones reported excellent fishing at dawn with a fly and bubble. Most dry fly patterns have been effective. The next best baits have been worms or Jakes lures. Stacey said some of the tiger trout got up to 18–20 inches and weighed as much as three pounds. |
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