Post by Steve Sutton on May 21, 2010 9:47:09 GMT -5
Would you like to see a Utah fishing regulation change? Have an idea for a new rule? Division of Wildlife Resources biologists are already working on possible fishing changes for 2011 and we want to hear from you. Provide feedback on possible 2011 fishing changes.
ATTENTION: Quagga and zebra mussels are a major threat to Utah waterways. Learn more about these destructive mussels and how to decontaminate your boat.
ABAJO MOUNTAINS: (May 14) Anglers report recent success at Blanding #4, but Blanding #3 has been slow. Access to Monticello and Foy is now open. Recapture Reservoir has been slow to fair for pike and trout.
Erin Murray, of Grantsville, had fun fishing Joes Valley Reservoir on May 15.
Photo by Randall Stilson
CLEVELAND RESERVOIR: (May 14) The ice has been thawing and refreezing, depending the day. The north side has a small area of open water.
ELECTRIC LAKE: (May 20) There haven't been any recent fishing reports, but success should be fair. The lake is opening up on both the north and south ends. Aquatics Technician Bob Olson reports that there is a fair amount of angler pressure along the tributary, which empties into the lake from the north.
GIGLIOTTI POND: (May 14) Try worms, marshmallows and PowerBait. The pond was restocked on Wednesday, April 14 with 2,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout. The limit is two fish.
HUNTINGTON CREEK: (May 20) On May 10, Tom Ogden flyfished below the forks with a floating line and a size 10 beadhead Montana. He had a split shot about a foot above the fly. Tom caught one cutthroat and several 6- to 13-inch browns. Flyfishing with nymphs should be good until the creek is muddied by runoff.
HUNTINGTON NORTH RESERVOIR: (May 20) On May 8, Aquatics Program Manager Paul Birdsey fished with two friends. Fishing was slow. Water temperatures ranged from 51 to 54 degrees. Birdsey caught a 16-inch largemouth using a green pumpkin seed tube jig on a light-action spinning rod. Other bites were too light to detect in time. Birdsey recommends light tackle. Anglers should look for the warmest water they can find. Fish will be moving into these areas to feed and to begin spawning.
The DWR stocked the reservoir with 350,000 wiper fry, which are less than one half-inch in size, on May 13. Biologists hope that a fraction of the fry will survive, grow to adult size, and contribute to the productive warmwater fishery in the years to come.
HUNTINGTON RESERVOIR: (May 07) The reservoir is still completely covered with snow and ice.
JOES VALLEY RESERVOIR: (May 20) The reservoir is open, and fishing is fair. On May 18, aquatics biologists conducted a population survey using gillnets. Assistant Aquatics Manager Justin Hart reported finding a broad range of size and age classes of splake. Fish ranging from 13 inches to 11 pounds. Tiger trout ranged from 18 to 20 inches. Cutthroats ranged from 13 to 17 inches. The tiger muskies were 14 to 15 inches, which indicates that they have grown 3 to six inches since last fall.
LA SAL MOUNTAINS: (May 14) Kens Lake has been rising rapidly. Fishing is fair to good, depending on your location and the time of day. The inlet seems to produce the best overall action during the day. The west side produces fair action, while the east side is fair to good in the early morning and evening. Fly anglers may want to try a Canada blood leech. Bait anglers should take along nightcrawlers or mealworms. Green or orange PowerBait has also proven effective.
MILLSITE RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (May 20) Aquatics Technician Randall Stilson reports slow fishing. The water level is very low. Try baits like nightcrawlers and marshmallows or spinners like marabou jigs and Triple Teasers. Fly anglers should try a size 8 beadhead black and green soft-hackle fly on medium-sinking line.
SCOFIELD RESERVOIR: (May 20) Fishing success varies with the changing weather conditions. Anglers have reported both fast and slow fishing. The rainbow trout typically range from 10 to 18 inches, with smaller fish dominating the catch. Good baits include Fireball eggs, egg sacs, dead minnows, nightcrawlers and PowerBait. The best colors have been chartreuse, rainbow and green.
On May 17, Tom Ogden flyfished from a tube. He used slow-sinking line and a beadhead black/green soft-hackle fly. In five hours of fishing, he caught 11 trout. His biggest fish were four cutthroats that measured 17 inches. Wind and water turbidity limited fishing success that day.
Scofield has special regulations. The limit is a combined total 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 should not be removed in the field or in transit. Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat.
ATTENTION: Quagga and zebra mussels are a major threat to Utah waterways. Learn more about these destructive mussels and how to decontaminate your boat.
ABAJO MOUNTAINS: (May 14) Anglers report recent success at Blanding #4, but Blanding #3 has been slow. Access to Monticello and Foy is now open. Recapture Reservoir has been slow to fair for pike and trout.
Erin Murray, of Grantsville, had fun fishing Joes Valley Reservoir on May 15.
Photo by Randall Stilson
CLEVELAND RESERVOIR: (May 14) The ice has been thawing and refreezing, depending the day. The north side has a small area of open water.
ELECTRIC LAKE: (May 20) There haven't been any recent fishing reports, but success should be fair. The lake is opening up on both the north and south ends. Aquatics Technician Bob Olson reports that there is a fair amount of angler pressure along the tributary, which empties into the lake from the north.
GIGLIOTTI POND: (May 14) Try worms, marshmallows and PowerBait. The pond was restocked on Wednesday, April 14 with 2,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout. The limit is two fish.
HUNTINGTON CREEK: (May 20) On May 10, Tom Ogden flyfished below the forks with a floating line and a size 10 beadhead Montana. He had a split shot about a foot above the fly. Tom caught one cutthroat and several 6- to 13-inch browns. Flyfishing with nymphs should be good until the creek is muddied by runoff.
HUNTINGTON NORTH RESERVOIR: (May 20) On May 8, Aquatics Program Manager Paul Birdsey fished with two friends. Fishing was slow. Water temperatures ranged from 51 to 54 degrees. Birdsey caught a 16-inch largemouth using a green pumpkin seed tube jig on a light-action spinning rod. Other bites were too light to detect in time. Birdsey recommends light tackle. Anglers should look for the warmest water they can find. Fish will be moving into these areas to feed and to begin spawning.
The DWR stocked the reservoir with 350,000 wiper fry, which are less than one half-inch in size, on May 13. Biologists hope that a fraction of the fry will survive, grow to adult size, and contribute to the productive warmwater fishery in the years to come.
HUNTINGTON RESERVOIR: (May 07) The reservoir is still completely covered with snow and ice.
JOES VALLEY RESERVOIR: (May 20) The reservoir is open, and fishing is fair. On May 18, aquatics biologists conducted a population survey using gillnets. Assistant Aquatics Manager Justin Hart reported finding a broad range of size and age classes of splake. Fish ranging from 13 inches to 11 pounds. Tiger trout ranged from 18 to 20 inches. Cutthroats ranged from 13 to 17 inches. The tiger muskies were 14 to 15 inches, which indicates that they have grown 3 to six inches since last fall.
LA SAL MOUNTAINS: (May 14) Kens Lake has been rising rapidly. Fishing is fair to good, depending on your location and the time of day. The inlet seems to produce the best overall action during the day. The west side produces fair action, while the east side is fair to good in the early morning and evening. Fly anglers may want to try a Canada blood leech. Bait anglers should take along nightcrawlers or mealworms. Green or orange PowerBait has also proven effective.
MILLSITE RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (May 20) Aquatics Technician Randall Stilson reports slow fishing. The water level is very low. Try baits like nightcrawlers and marshmallows or spinners like marabou jigs and Triple Teasers. Fly anglers should try a size 8 beadhead black and green soft-hackle fly on medium-sinking line.
SCOFIELD RESERVOIR: (May 20) Fishing success varies with the changing weather conditions. Anglers have reported both fast and slow fishing. The rainbow trout typically range from 10 to 18 inches, with smaller fish dominating the catch. Good baits include Fireball eggs, egg sacs, dead minnows, nightcrawlers and PowerBait. The best colors have been chartreuse, rainbow and green.
On May 17, Tom Ogden flyfished from a tube. He used slow-sinking line and a beadhead black/green soft-hackle fly. In five hours of fishing, he caught 11 trout. His biggest fish were four cutthroats that measured 17 inches. Wind and water turbidity limited fishing success that day.
Scofield has special regulations. The limit is a combined total 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 should not be removed in the field or in transit. Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat.