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Utah Fly Fishing Reports
Revised 02-02-12
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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
Blacksmith Fork River
Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Jan 27) River conditions are good. A couple of anglers fishing the impoundment open water areas in the canyon had fair success for brown and rainbow trout using spinners.
(Jan 21) River conditions are good. A couple of anglers fishing the impoundment open water areas in the canyon had fair success for brown and rainbow trout using spinners.
(Jan 7) Watch for midge hatches with the warmer temperatures.
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
Chalk Creek
Cutthroat 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.
Clinton City Park Pond
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Corn Creek
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Feb 2) Fishing success is slow and difficult because of the ice and snow.
(Jan 21) Winter fishing is difficult due to ice and snow.
(Jan 7) Winter fishing is difficult due to ice and snow.
Currant Creek
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Duck Fork Reservoir
Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Jan 21) There are no reports on fishing conditions. Access may be impossible due to snow and drifts.
(Jan 12) There are no reports on fishing conditions. Access may be impossible due to snow and drifts.
(Jan 7) The reservoir has ice, but there haven't been any reports on fishing conditions. Access will be very difficult.
Regulations
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
Electric Lake
Cutthroat Trout
(Jan 27) A single report came in from a pair of anglers that fished the north end. They used dead minnows and caught one fish in more than one hour of fishing.
(Jan 21) A single report came in from a pair of anglers that fished the north end. They used dead minnows and caught one fish in more than one hour of fishing.
(Jan 12) A single report came in from a pair of anglers that fished the north end. They used dead minnows and caught one fish in more than one hour of fishing.
(Jan 7) The lake is frozen, and there haven't been any recent fishing reports.
Fish Creek (lower)
Rainbow Trout
(Jan 27) On December 30, Tom Ogden fly fished for 3.5 hours and caught 13 trout, consisting of rainbows, cutthroats, tigers and brown trout and a large number of chubs. He used floating line and a size 12 beadhead Montana. There was little ice along the creek.
(Jan 12) On December 30, Tom Ogden fly fished for 3.5 hours and caught 13 trout, consisting of rainbows, cutthroats, tigers and brown trout and a large number of chubs. He used floating line and a size 12 beadhead Montana. There was little ice along the creek.
(Jan 7) On Dec. 30, Tom Ogden fly fished for 3.5 hours and caught 13 trout, consisting of rainbows, cutthroats, tigers and brown trout and a large number of chubs. He used floating line and a size 12 beadhead Montana. There was little ice along the creek.
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
Green River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout
STOP NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL
(Jan 27) Anglers have shifted over to their winter presentations and many are using a double rig with a large fish imitation with a scud, shrimp or imitation salmon egg trailer. Often the fish are attracted to the larger presentation and then hit the smaller. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk), spinners, spoons, black, brown or olive marabou jigs, and plastic jigs.
(Jan 21) Anglers have shifted over to their winter presentations and many are using a double rig with a large fish imitation with a scud, shrimp or imitation salmon egg trailer. Often the fish are attracted to the larger presentation and then hit the smaller. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk), spinners, spoons, black, brown or olive marabou jigs, and plastic jigs.
(Jan 12) Anglers have shifted over to their winter presentations and many are using a double rig with a large fish imitation with a scud, shrimp or imitation salmon egg trailer. Often the fish are attracted to the larger presentation and then hit the smaller. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk), spinners, spoons, black, brown or olive marabou jigs, and plastic jigs.
(Jan 7) Anglers have shifted over to their winter presentations and many are using a double rig with a large fish imitation with a scud, shrimp or imitation salmon egg trailer. Often the fish are attracted to the larger presentation and then hit the smaller. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier to cast. Try Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk), spinners, spoons, black, brown or olive marabou jigs and plastic jigs.
Regulations
Huntington Creek
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
No recent reports.
Regulations
Huntington Reservoir
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Jan 27) A week ago, three separate parties fished the lake and among them only one tiger trout was caught, even though fish finders graphed a lot of fish. The single fish caught was taken on a Berkley bubble gum-flavored artificial worm. The ice is about two feet thick.
(Jan 21) A week ago, three separate parties fished the lake and among them only one tiger trout was caught, even though fish finders graphed a lot of fish. The single fish caught was taken on a Berkley bubble gum-flavored artificial worm. The ice is about two feet thick.
(Jan 12) A week ago, three separate parties fished the lake and among them only one tiger trout was caught, even though fish finders graphed a lot of fish. The single fish caught was taken on a Berkley bubble gum-flavored artificial worm. The ice is about two feet thick.
(Jan 7) The reservoir has frozen, but there haven't been any recent fishing reports.
Regulations
Jordanelle Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Jan 27) Conservation Officer Orin Neal reports slow fishing success. One ice anglers caught a decent-sized rainbow trout using a jig and mealworm combination near Rock Cliff Bay. As of January 26, there is roughly seven to 10 inches of ice in the first bay, and some ice covering much of the back bay area.
(Jan 21) Conservation Officer Orin Neal reports that fishing continues to be very slow. The ice is pretty thin in Rock Cliff Bay, but it has spread past the boat ramp, so launching a boat would be tricky.
Regulations
LaSal Mountains
Albino Trout, Bluegill, Grayling, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid)
(Jan 27) Because of winter conditions, the mountain lakes and reservoirs are very difficult to access.
(Jan 21) Because of winter conditions, the mountain lakes and reservoirs are very difficult to access.
(Jan 12) Because of winter conditions, the mountain lakes and reservoirs are very difficult to access.
(Jan 7) Because of winter conditions, the mountain lakes and reservoirs are very difficult to access.
Logan River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Jan 21) Watch for afternoon midge hatches with the warmer weather. There are large slabs of ice along the banks, so use caution when accessing the river.
(Jan 7) Watch for afternoon midge hatches with the warmer weather. There are large slabs of ice along the banks, so use caution when accessing the river.
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
Ogden River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Jan 27) Due to rainstorms, the river was muddy over the weekend, but it has cleared right back up again.
(Jan 21) Fishing conditions are great because the water is clear and levels are low. Fish are being easily spotted. With warmer weather, fish have been seen close to the surface.
(Jan 12) The fish are holding in larger, deeper and calmer pools. Try fishing with standard nymphs (hare's ears, pheasant tails, scuds and midges.)
(Jan 7) Look for some midge hatches with the warmer weather. Flows continue to be low and clear.
Regulations
Price River
Rainbow Trout
No recent reports.
Regulations
Provo River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye
(Jan 27) Lower: Few anglers are fishing the lower Provo River right now. Expect fair fishing success with size 20 or smaller nymphs/dry flies of various patterns. Experiment until you find the right pattern. Stretches of the Provo River have special regulations.
Middle: Anglers report fair fishing success using size 20 or smaller blue-winged olive patterns, glo-bugs or midge patterns. We encourage anglers to harvest any legal-sized fish.
(Jan 21) Lower: Fishing is fair with size 20 or smaller nymphs/dry flies of various patterns. Experiment until you find the right pattern.
Middle: Because of the weather, not quite as many anglers were seen on the river this week. Fishing is fair with a variety of patterns (blue-winged olives, glo-bugs or midges) size 20 or smaller. Bait is allowed from above Charleston Bridge to the Legacy Bridge. Harvest of legal-sized fish is encouraged.
(Jan 5) Lower: The fishing is excellent with the recent warm weather. Anglers report fair to good success with size 20 or smaller nymphs/dry flies of various patterns. Experiment until you find the right pattern.
Middle: Fishing success is fair to good using patterns such as blue-winged olive, glo-bugs or midge size 20 or smaller. Bait is allowed above Charleston Bridge to the Legacy Bridge. The harvest of legal-sized fish is encouraged.
Regulations
Scofield Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Jan 27) Fishing remains good for all species of trout with a variety of jigs, lures, baits and presentations. The biggest problem has been anglers who refuse to comply with the slot limit, which was implemented to reduce the chub population. The slot regulation is that no more than two trout may be tiger or cutthroat trout under 15 inches. No more than one fish may be a tiger or cutthroat trout over 22 inches. All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released unharmed. The daily limit is four trout.
(Jan 21) On January 14, Dan Keller fished the east side of the dam. The action was best between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Fishing slowed down after 9 a.m. He caught lots of fish using cut chub meat. All of the catch consisted of cutthroat trout, which ranged from 12 to 16 inches. Dan talked with other anglers who did very well near the island. Dan urges anglers to remember the slot limit, which was commonly violated.
On January 14, Sgt. Stacey Jones observed an angler catch a 24-inch, 5-pound tiger trout. She is starting to see some good fishing at the reservoir, but warns anglers to heed the slot limit.
(Jan 12) Mike Keller and his two sons fished on January 7 near the dam for two hours. They caught one 12-inch cutthroat with a 1/32-ounce jig tipped with a chub. Another group in the dam cove caught one rainbow in 1.5 hours of fishing.
On December 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation sponsored a rainbow trout fishing tournament with hundreds of dollars of gift certificates from Sportsmen's Warehouse. The winning rainbow trout was 17 inches. Anglers used a variety of rigs. These included lures, jigs and ice flies tipped with mealworms, chub meat or worms. Common sizes for rainbows and cutthroats were 12 inches. One 24-inch tiger trout was caught near the dam. The best fishing occurred before 11 a.m. Bites were very light.
(Jan 7) On Dec. 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation sponsored a rainbow trout fishing tournament with hundreds of dollars of gift certificates from Sportsmen's Warehouse. The winning rainbow trout was 17 inches. Anglers used a variety of rigs. These included lures, jigs and ice flies tipped with mealworms, chub meat or worms. Common sizes for rainbows and cutthroats were 12 inches. One 24-inch tiger trout was caught near the dam. The best fishing occurred before 11 a.m. Bites were very light.
Regulations
Strawberry Reservoir
Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
(Jan 29) Cody Kennington fished Chicken Creek East with a partner and caught 4 rainbows and 2 cutts jigging charteuse glow-in-the-dark ice flies and glow-in-the-dark Paddle Bugs tipped with meal worms in 31 ft. of water. "Most fish (and bites) were right off the bottom (all Paddle Bug). Caught one (and a few bites) about 2-4 feet below the ice (Ice Fly). Started at 6:40 am and didn't get the first bites until about 8. Last fish (biggest of the day, Cutt) was caught just after noon. There were a lot of other fishermen on the ice. Weather was perfect. There was about 2-4 inches of snow on the ice, depending on where the wind drifts blew it. The ice was about 10 inches thick and popping a lot."
(Jan 29) Rajen of Magna fished Chicken Creek in a group of 3 and caught 4 cutts and 1 rainbow using green tube jigs tipped with mealworms. "be careful the mouth of the creek is open water fished in about 18 inches of ice at 12 feet of water"
(Jan 27) Strawberry Project Leader Alan Ward reports that ice fishing conditions are good. There is still open water in some areas, like Chicken Creek West, Haws Point and the the main bays in Soldier Creek. The safer areas of the reservoir have up to 12 inches of ice with several inches of snow on top. Be careful of pressure ridges, which can have soft spots and open water. Anglers report fair to good fishing success using bait-tipped white tube and other jigs. If fishing is slow, try a different spot. You will need a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach the Soldier Creek turnoff. Some areas have been plowed for parking. Vehicles cannot go beyond the Strawberry Marina turnoff area on the Strawberry side. Strawberry Reservoir has special regulations.
(Jan 21) Craig Rigby of West Valley fished Soldier Creek near Hwy 40 in a group of 5 and caught 26 cutts and 5 rainbows using ice flies and paddle bugs. "My 12yr old son patrick caught the fish of the day. 23" cutt"
(Jan 21) Jerry of Bountiful fished Strawberry Bay in a group of 4 and caught 6 cutts and 5 rainbows using red and black ice flys with green sparkle power bait tipped with a wax worm. "we fished all over and got nothing till we went over by the lodge where they keep the boat rentals where the docks are on the shore thats where we had all our success the rainbows were in the smaller range but all the cutts were in the 19 to 20 inches with one hitting 24 inchs my buddy landed off of a white tube jig tipped with white power bait and a wax worm great time fishing with the buddies"
(Jan 21) Johnny W. of Orem fished Chicken Creek East and caught 22 rainbows and 16 cutts using jigs with nightcrawler, mealies or waxies in less than 8 ft. of water. "Snowed on us. There is a crack with upheaved ice use caution very thin ice there."
(Jan 21) The ice is 5–10 inches thick in most areas. Ice-angling success has varied. Some anglers report very good fishing, while others report slow fishing. Bait-tipped, white tube jigs have been the most popular jig. There are special regulations in effect at Strawberry: 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 and salmon may not be filleted, and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit.
(Jan 14) Spencer Dom of Draper fished Chicken Creek West with a partner and caught 8 cutts and 4 rainbows using white tipped with wax worm.
(Jan 13) Jonny A. of Eagle Mountain fished Haws Point in a group of 4 and caught 1 rainbow using jigs tipped with worms. "Fished from 2 p.m. to 8 pm. and only caught 1 rainbow. Used the same spot we always go to where we typically have a lot of success but nothing was biting."
(Jan 7) Jeff Rasmussen of Murray fished Renegade in a group of 3 and caught 1 cutt using white tube jig and worm or minnow. "5 hours of fishing one trout to show for it. Could see the fish look at our bait then swim off. Fish were not hungry"
(Jan 5) Officer Hollie Riddle reports that fishing was good over the weekend. There were lots of rainbows being caught. There is more fishable ice than normal for those without snowmobiles. You can make it all the way to Haws Point in a 4-wheel drive vehicle due to lack of snow; however, the roads to the Soldier Creek Dam and Strawberry marina are icy and slippery. Strawberry Project Leader Alan Ward adds that they have had mixed reports of success, but most have been good. Ice is being reported at five to ten inches in most areas. There is very little, if any, snow on the ice so it's slick. There are a lot of pressure ridges developing to watch out for. Special regulations at Strawberry include limit 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 and salmon may not be filleted, and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit.
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.
Tibble Fork Reservoir
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
(Jan 27) There are over five inches of ice on parts of the reservoir, but there are still soft spots and open water. Use extreme caution! Ice anglers report fair to good success using bait-tipped jigs through the ice in 10 to 15 feet of water.
(Jan 21) Anglers report more than five inches of ice on parts of this reservoir, but there are soft spots and open water on other parts — use extreme caution! Ice anglers report fair to good fishing through the ice in 10- to 15-foot depths. They are using bait-tipped jigs.
(Jan 16) Jonny A. of Eagle Mountain fished in a group of 3 and caught 15 rainbows and 10 browns using jigs tipped with worms. "Open water on both ends of lake but ice was safe and thick right in the Middle. Fished pretty much dead center of the lake and it was about 15 to 20 feet deep. Only fished for a few hours and fish were biting frequently the entire time."
(Jan 13) Spencer C. fished the south side in a group of 3 and caught 30 rainbows using white tube jig tipped with meal worm.
(Jan 5) One angler reports ice fishing on Tibble Fork Reservoir; however, this reservoir is known for having soft spots, so use extreme caution.
Regulations
Uinta Lakes
Albino Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid)
(Jan 27) Use caution with the recent snowstorms in the mountains. Be prepared for winter survival, as conditions can be extreme.
Regulations
Weber River
Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Whitefish
STOP WHIRLING DISEASE
(Jan 27) Conservation Officer Rustin Nielsen reports that fishing is good. Anglers have had success using midge patterns to catch rainbow trout and white fish. Anglers have also had success catching brown trout using streamers or wooly buggers. The water is low and moving slow.
(Jan 21) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that fishing pressure is light along the Weber River between Wanship and Coalville.
(Jan 20) Chris Heiner of Morgan fished between Rockport and Echo and caught 27 fish nymphing. "fishing is excellent in the bad weather water is slightly off color try standard nymph patterns and midges i did use a brown and yellow polish woven nymph trailed by a zebra midge and the browms went crazy for both and remember presentation is very important"
(Jan 12) Biologist Paul Thompson reports that flows are holding steady at about 100 cfs from both Rockport and Echo reservoirs. The river is currently at a great flow to fish. Fishing has been good with standard nymphs (hare's ears, pheasant tails, scuds and midges).
(Jan 7) Jay of Magna fished below Rockport east of Spring Chicken Inn and caught 5 browns using Blue Fox. "Caught 5 browns from 12-2 and had several more hits. Fishing was good using flashy spinners however, I think it will be better once full moon is gone."
(Jan 7) Biologist Paul Thompson reports that stream flows in the Weber River (below Echo Dam) remain high for this time of year. Fishing is still good, however, with standard nymphs (hares' ears, pheasant tails, scuds and midges). Stream flows between Echo and Rockport have remained constant at just over 200 cfs. This reach has also been fishing well with winter nymph patterns.
Regulations
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.
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