Utah Tiger Trout Fishing Reports

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Utah Tiger Trout Fishing Reports Revised 07-01-09 Hypertext gives a description of the lake and facilities available. Check proclamtion for details on restrictions as some may not be listed here. Birch Creek Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 24) This reservoir has big tiger trout in it, so anglers tend to be a little tight-lipped about their fishing success. There is no recent report on fishing activity. Causey Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 28) Robert J. of Layton fished near the inlet with a partner and caught 1 splake and 1 rainbow using Jakes red and gold spinner and a wooly bugger. "Had worms, powerbait, etc, only caught on the Jakes and the wet fly" (Jun 24) With the weather warming up, the reservoir will start to see lots of canoe and tubing activity. Try fishing in the early mornings and evenings near the inlets for the best success. (Jun 14) J. Allmendinger of Ogden fished the south side of the dam and caught one rainbows using PowerBait. "Very slow fishing. Lots of minnows in the shallows. Had numerous bites but only landed one 10" rainbow." Regulations Duck Fork Reservoir Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 23) On June 19, Tom and Steve Ogden fly-fished from tubes and found fish throughout the water column. The tiger trout were in good shape and ranged from 10 to 20 inches, with the majority in the 14- to 16-inch bracket. Tom had good luck with a size 12–14 beadhead hares ear nymph on fast-sinking line. Midge patterns performed equally well. Tom's best producing method was to allow the nymph to sink and then to retrieve with short, quick strips. Duck Fork has special regulations. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for more information. (Jun 17) Anglers report good fishing and that Jakes lures have been effective. Duck Fork has special several regulations. Anglers may use only artificial flies or lures, and there is a two-tiger trout limit. Duck Fork is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout, and its tributaries are closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July. (Jun 11) Access is open. Anglers report good fishing for tiger trout. Biologist Justin Hart recommends small crankbaits, spoons and spinners, and said that a gold Jakes Spin-a-Lure has been especially effective. Duck Fork has special regulations. Anglers may use only artificial flies or lures, there is a two tiger trout limit and Duck Fork is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout. The Duck Fork tributaries are closed until the second Saturday in July. (Jun 4) Access is open. Fishing has been good for tiger trout. Biologist Justin Hart recommends small crankbaits, spoons and spinners. A gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure has been especially effective. Please remember that Duck Fork has special regulations. Anglers may use only artificial flies or lures. The limit is two tiger trout. Duck Fork is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout. Tributaries are closed until the second Saturday in July. Regulations East Canyon Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 24) Trout angler Wade Cardon had never fished for smallmouth bass until two weeks ago when he tried a woolly bugger with sinking line. It took only one fish, and he was immediately hooked! Fishing has been consistently good for smallmouths this season. (Jun 20) Dedicated Hunter Justin Prince reports that anglers are having success catching 10- to 15-inch trout. Anglers are using salmon egg-and-marshmallow combinations, worm-and-marshmallow combinations or PowerBait. The fish were caught near East Canyon State Park. (Jun 18) Dax M. of Park City fished the north end with a partner and caught 4 largemouth and one rainbow using flies. "If you get there early in the morning, the fishing is good. It's best if one can fish from a boat or tube in order to reach the lunkers." (Jun 10) Dirk Keyes, Dedicated Hunter, reports that anglers were having success with orange- and rainbow-colored PowerBait. Boat anglers should try a silver and red Mepps. (Jun 6) Eric of Draper caught 2 rainbows using worms. "I went with my dad to the lake and it was slow today not fast. It took over 3 hr to catch 2 fished only my dad caught those fish and i didnt catch any thing even when i used the same this as him. I recomend dont go up there until water gets warmer. So it was slow day but caught nice big fishes. It was slow" (Jun 4) Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser reports that fishing is great at East Canyon! Shore anglers are catching trout using PowerBait (superman and rainbow are the most popular) or by suspending a worm beneath a bobber. Some nice trout (up to 15 inches) can be caught. If one spot isn't producing enough success, move to a different spot along the reservoir. Bass are biting worms, tube jigs and other bass baits. Find some structure where the bass are preparing to spawn. Boat anglers are having success by trolling popgear with bait or flat-fish. Forsyth Reservoir Rainbow Trout, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid) STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 25) Anglers report good fishing with a worm and popgear. (Jun 12) Anglers report fair to good success for tigers by trolling and by casting spinners and lures. You'll find the best action in the morning and evening. Huntington Reservoir Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 23) Anglers report slow fishing with very light pressure. Nightcrawlers have been the most popular bait. (Jun 17) Tom Ogden and Perry Bunderson report slow fishing. The two fly-fished from tubes on June 15. Sergeant Stacey Jones reports good angler success. Worms and spinners were most effective. Volunteer Coordinator Randall Stilson surveyed anglers last week, and heard many reports of fair or slow fishing. Randall recommends nightcrawlers. (Jun 4) Tom Ogden fly-fished for 30 minutes without a hit. Regulations Hyrum Reservoir Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter TJ Davis and Conservation Officer Matt Burgess report that fishing is improving. One angler was able to land a perch off the bank near the boat dock using a small jig. Other anglers said the fishing had been good in the morning, and they were successful catching 12- to 16-inch rainbows using popgear and a worm or a small spinner. (Jun 21) Mark of West Haven fished by the cliffs with a partner and caught one rainbow using green PowerBait from a boat. (Jun 20) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess and Dedicated Hunter Blake Murdoch reported that fishing is really slow. A few anglers had some success catching trout earlier in the day. They used a Panther Martin lure on the west side near the dam. They had also tried both worms and PowerBait, but did not have any success with them. Joe's Valley Reservoir Crayfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Splake (hybrid) (Jun 23) Conservation Officer Casey Mickelsen reports fair success for bank fishing with chub meat, but slow success with other types of bait. Joes Valley Reservoir has special regulations, including a limit of four trout—only one of which may be over 18 inches. Read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for more information. (Jun 17) Conservation Officer Casey Mickelsen reports slow fishing. He suggests catching a chub and using it as bait. (Jun 11) Shereen Brown reports good fishing. Her party fished in 12–15 feet of water on May 30 with white or green jigs tipped with a worm or a salmon egg. They landed six splake. Fisheries Biologist Justin Hart reports good fishing. He recommended using jigs tipped with chubs. Chubs are now spawning and are being targeted by hungry splake. (Jun 4) Shereen Brown reported good fishing on May 30. Her party fished in 12–15 feet of water with white or green jigs. They tipped the jigs with a worm and sometimes a salmon egg. They landed six trout and missed many other hits. Fisheries Biologist Justin Hart described fishing conditions as good. He recommended using jigs tipped with chubs. Chubs are now spawning and are being targeted by hungry splake. Regulations Mill Meadow Reservoir Brake (hybrid), Brownbows (hybrid), Perch, Rainbow, Splake (hybrid), Tiger Musky (hybrid), Tiger Trout (hybrid) STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 25) Anglers report good fishing for browns using natural baits like nightcrawlers. Perch fishing is productive, but the fish are on the smaller side. (Jun 12) Fishing is fair to good for anglers who troll and cast spinners from shore. Perch fishing is productive, but the fish are on the smaller side. Regulations Monroe Mountain Lakes Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 25) The reservoirs that normally receive catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Anglers report fair-to-good success for rainbows and brooks at Upper Box Creek with any technique. Please remember that Manning Meadow is closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July. Also, special regulations apply at Barney Lake. (Jun 12) All reservoirs that normally receive catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Anglers report fair to good success for rainbows and brooks at Upper Box Creek with any technique. Please remember that Manning Meadow is closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July and that special regulations apply at Barney Lake. Palisade Reservoir Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 24) The reservoir was recently stocked. Anglers report fair-to-good success with traditional baits and lures. (Jun 18) The reservoir was recently stocked. Anglers report fair-to-good success with traditional baits and lures. (Jun 11) The reservoir was recently stocked. Anglers report fair-to-good success with traditional baits and lures. Panguitch Lake Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 25) A few shore anglers report limited success for large fish with flies or bait. Trollers are catching a few of the recently stocked 10-inch rainbows. Morning and evening are the best times to fish. Remember that 15- to 22-inch cutthroat and tiger trout must be released. For help with fish identification, refer to page 40 in the Fishing Guide. (Jun 12) Rainbow trout are still in shallow water, and bait anglers are finding success with popular baits from shore. Trollers are finding slower success with popgear. Try trolling Rapalas for cutthroat. Mornings and evenings are best. Remember that all cutthroat and tiger trout from 15 to 22 inches must be released. For help with fish identification, refer to page 40 in the Utah Fishing Guide or go to wildlife.utah.gov/trout.pdf." Regulations Rockport Reservoir Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid), Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch STOP WHIRLING DISEASE (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter Kris Marble reports that fishing is still good while trolling on the lake. Bright-colored Rapalas are still catching rainbows, but anglers who troll worms behind some pop gear are getting better results. Trolling flatfish early in the morning is also a good way to catch some rainbows. Bank fishing is moderate, and you can bring in a few fish with PowerBait. (Jun 20) Joseph Donnell reports that fishing is really good right now. Most anglers are catching their limits of nice 12- to 18-inch rainbows. You'll find the best fishing by trolling from boats or float tubes, but bank fishing is also producing some nice fish. The smallmouth bass are also very active around the rocky outcrops and along the dam face. Get out to Rockport this week, and you'll find some great fishing! (Jun 10) Jim Hunter, Dedicated Hunter, reports fair trout fishing with Powerbait. Some anglers are catching smallmouth with worms. Anglers are using all types of baits. If you don't get a bite in 20 minutes, move around the reservoir and change baits. Bruce Johnson, Conservation Officer, reports that the Rockport Reservoir water levels are very high, and water is spilling from the spillway. (Jun 4) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that fishing at Rockport Reservoir is okay. Anglers are having some success from shore. Location and bait are the issue. Move around and change baits if you are not getting bites. Anglers in some spots are having good success while other nearby anglers are not. Regulations Uinta Lakes Albino Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 24) Dedicated Hunter Mark Wagner reports that the fishing from shore is fair to poor for trout, using worms or PowerBait. The best success was fishing with a #0 Mepps, Jake's lure or woolly bugger. Fly-fishing seemed poor. However, the weather may have been a significant factor. Most groups fishing Mirror Lake used either worms or PowerBait. Other Uinta Mountain lakes: Lieutenant Scott Davis reports that the lakes have been stocked, and anglers can find good fishing at Butterfly, Teapot, Trial and Washington lakes. Anglers are catching eight- to 10-inch rainbows on traditional baits. They are also having success using black flies with a bubble and red and/or yellow Mepps spinners. Anglers are also catching a few brook trout with size 12 or 14 Renegade and/or Black Ant flies. Lt. Davis also reports that anglers had success catching seven- to nine-inch grayling on worms at Wahsington Lake. (Jun 19) Robert J. of Layton fished Big Cottonwood Creek and caught 2 browns using black and gold Panther Martin number 4. "Fish could be brookies too, but I dont see squiggly lines so they resemble young browns more. FIsh were takien between 7 pm and 9 pm" (Jun 10) Dax of Park City fished Trial Lake and caught 10 trout using wooley bugger and bloodworm. "All the ice is off the lake. Fish tend to bite in the morning up until about 3 PM. Other anglers were using worms with good success. When I got there this morning [around 11AM] it was hailing, sleeting, and raining, however I was dressed for the part. It's as if this increased my chances of catching fish. The albino trout are everywhere - one just about has to beg them to bite. It's as if they all have sore-mouth." (Jun 10) According to the UDOT Web site, the Mirror Lake Highway is now open through the fall. If the fish aren't biting, change your location. (Jun 4) Dax M. of Park City fished with a partner and caught 20 trout using green beadheads, small spinners, and worms. "Fly fishing was great in the mid to early afternoon. After 4PM everything stopped. 2/3rds of the ice has melted. Fishing from the rocks and shoreline on the Northwest side produced the best results. There were other people there that were filling their limit. We released everything except one." Regulations Willow Lake Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout (hybrid) (Jun 23) Conservation Officer Casey Mickelson recommends fishing from the south bank with worms and salmon eggs. (Jun 17) Conservation Officer Casey Mickelson recommends fishing from the south bank with worms and salmon eggs.