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BEAR LAKE: (July 09) Bear Lake biologist Scott Tolentino reports that fishing is good. Last weekend, anglers were catching cutthroats and some nice rainbows. They had a lot of fun catching the rainbows, which they reeled in from the shoreline by the marina.
BIRCH CREEK RESERVOIR: (July 09) Conservation Officer Jade Sumsion reports that Birch Creek was recently stocked with tiger trout fingerlings. It will take some time and growth before these fish have an effect on catch rates. Officer Sumsion recommends using a worm off the bottom. At Woodruff Creek Reservoir (south of Birch Creek), Sumsion reports that fishing is tougher. Anglers are catching rainbows from the dam and south end, but access is limited.
BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: (July 09) Picnic season has finally arrived, and Blacksmith Fork Canyon is one of the prettiest places to enjoy a picnic and some great fishing.
CAUSEY RESERVOIR: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Bob McLean reports that fishing is very slow. Even the spear fishermen reported that few fish were visible. The water was murky down to about 35 feet. Nightcrawlers worked best for those who caught fish. Spinners drew fish close, but there weren't any hits. Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jackson reports that the fish are biting in the early morning. Fishing slows down as soon as the day warms up. Most fish caught were small rainbows, ranging from six to nine inches long.
CUTLER RESERVOIR & MARSH: (July 09) Anglers report good fishing for bullheads near the Cache Junction bridge. Fishing for small channel catfish has also been good, and anglers occasionally report catching catfish over 20 inches.
EAST CANYON RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Bob McLean reports that fishing from the shoreline can be fairly fast with PowerBait in the middle of the day. The are some good-sized rainbows in the reservoir. Trolling slowly with bait is also an effective method.
ECHO RESERVOIR: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jackson reports that there weren't many anglers on the water. The ones he interviewed had success with PowerBait and woolly buggers. They used PowerBait on the bottom, and woolly buggers on the surface. The anglers primarily caught 15-inch rainbows. Fishing is better before noon, especially along the rocky parts of the shoreline.
HYRUM RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (July 09) PowerBait has produced good fishing for shore anglers.
LOGAN RIVER: (July 09) Fishing has been good using zebra midges and hare's ear patterns.
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: (July 09) You'll find good fishing for cutthroats and rainbows. A variety of baits work well, including spinners, worms and PowerBait. One angler reported catching a six-pound trout over the holiday weekend.
MANTUA RESERVOIR: (July 09) Conservation Officer Mike Kinghorn reports that fishing for bluegill and bass has been good. Anglers report good bass fishing with buzz baits and jerkbaits.
MIRROR LAKE: (July 09) 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.
NEWTON RESERVOIR: (July 09) Biologist Ben Nadolski reports that the shorelines are turbid. The murky water will make it difficult to sight fish for muskies.
OGDEN RIVER: (July 09) 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.
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR: (July 09) Biologist Ben Nadolski reports that the fishing for smallmouth at Pineview is pretty good right now. The bass are just finishing their spawn. Most are still located in shallow shoreline areas, especially before sunset and right after sunrise. Anglers also report good fishing for bluegill, perch and a few crappie.
PORCUPINE RESERVOIR: (June 30) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports fair fishing for kokanee by trolling in about thirty feet of water. Trout fishing has picked up. Try a silver pop gear harnessed with a worm.
ROCKPORT RESERVOIR: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Bob McLean reports that fishing for rainbows is fair from the shore, especially if you use PowerBait on the bottom. Trolling action seems a little slow. Anglers report catching bass with dark tube jigs.
WEBER RIVER: (July 09) 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.
WILLARD BAY RESERVOIR: (July 09) Sergeant Mitch Lane reports that fishing has been fair to good at Willard. Shore anglers are catching catfish, along with some wipers and walleye, by using worms on the bottom. Wiper fishing seems to be best in the early morning and late evening. Biologist Ben Nadolski notes that fishing at Willard Bay continues to improve. Anglers are reporting better catch rates for wipers, walleye and catfish compared to last week. The surface temperature is approximately 72 degrees. Anglers have had success catching wipers in Freeway Bay by trolling Rattletraps and Kastmasters. Walleye fishing has picked up too, and anglers have had good luck when trolling worm harnesses and bottom bouncers. Catfish anglers report the best success during the evening hours, but those who fish during the day have had some luck, too. Various baits have worked well for catfish, including chicken liver, stink baits and hot dogs.
BEAR LAKE: (July 09) Bear Lake biologist Scott Tolentino reports that fishing is good. Last weekend, anglers were catching cutthroats and some nice rainbows. They had a lot of fun catching the rainbows, which they reeled in from the shoreline by the marina.
BIRCH CREEK RESERVOIR: (July 09) Conservation Officer Jade Sumsion reports that Birch Creek was recently stocked with tiger trout fingerlings. It will take some time and growth before these fish have an effect on catch rates. Officer Sumsion recommends using a worm off the bottom. At Woodruff Creek Reservoir (south of Birch Creek), Sumsion reports that fishing is tougher. Anglers are catching rainbows from the dam and south end, but access is limited.
BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: (July 09) Picnic season has finally arrived, and Blacksmith Fork Canyon is one of the prettiest places to enjoy a picnic and some great fishing.
CAUSEY RESERVOIR: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Bob McLean reports that fishing is very slow. Even the spear fishermen reported that few fish were visible. The water was murky down to about 35 feet. Nightcrawlers worked best for those who caught fish. Spinners drew fish close, but there weren't any hits. Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jackson reports that the fish are biting in the early morning. Fishing slows down as soon as the day warms up. Most fish caught were small rainbows, ranging from six to nine inches long.
CUTLER RESERVOIR & MARSH: (July 09) Anglers report good fishing for bullheads near the Cache Junction bridge. Fishing for small channel catfish has also been good, and anglers occasionally report catching catfish over 20 inches.
EAST CANYON RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Bob McLean reports that fishing from the shoreline can be fairly fast with PowerBait in the middle of the day. The are some good-sized rainbows in the reservoir. Trolling slowly with bait is also an effective method.
ECHO RESERVOIR: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Kevin Jackson reports that there weren't many anglers on the water. The ones he interviewed had success with PowerBait and woolly buggers. They used PowerBait on the bottom, and woolly buggers on the surface. The anglers primarily caught 15-inch rainbows. Fishing is better before noon, especially along the rocky parts of the shoreline.
HYRUM RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (July 09) PowerBait has produced good fishing for shore anglers.
LOGAN RIVER: (July 09) Fishing has been good using zebra midges and hare's ear patterns.
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: (July 09) You'll find good fishing for cutthroats and rainbows. A variety of baits work well, including spinners, worms and PowerBait. One angler reported catching a six-pound trout over the holiday weekend.
MANTUA RESERVOIR: (July 09) Conservation Officer Mike Kinghorn reports that fishing for bluegill and bass has been good. Anglers report good bass fishing with buzz baits and jerkbaits.
MIRROR LAKE: (July 09) 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.
NEWTON RESERVOIR: (July 09) Biologist Ben Nadolski reports that the shorelines are turbid. The murky water will make it difficult to sight fish for muskies.
OGDEN RIVER: (July 09) 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.
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR: (July 09) Biologist Ben Nadolski reports that the fishing for smallmouth at Pineview is pretty good right now. The bass are just finishing their spawn. Most are still located in shallow shoreline areas, especially before sunset and right after sunrise. Anglers also report good fishing for bluegill, perch and a few crappie.
PORCUPINE RESERVOIR: (June 30) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports fair fishing for kokanee by trolling in about thirty feet of water. Trout fishing has picked up. Try a silver pop gear harnessed with a worm.
ROCKPORT RESERVOIR: (July 09) Dedicated Hunter Bob McLean reports that fishing for rainbows is fair from the shore, especially if you use PowerBait on the bottom. Trolling action seems a little slow. Anglers report catching bass with dark tube jigs.
WEBER RIVER: (July 09) 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.
WILLARD BAY RESERVOIR: (July 09) Sergeant Mitch Lane reports that fishing has been fair to good at Willard. Shore anglers are catching catfish, along with some wipers and walleye, by using worms on the bottom. Wiper fishing seems to be best in the early morning and late evening. Biologist Ben Nadolski notes that fishing at Willard Bay continues to improve. Anglers are reporting better catch rates for wipers, walleye and catfish compared to last week. The surface temperature is approximately 72 degrees. Anglers have had success catching wipers in Freeway Bay by trolling Rattletraps and Kastmasters. Walleye fishing has picked up too, and anglers have had good luck when trolling worm harnesses and bottom bouncers. Catfish anglers report the best success during the evening hours, but those who fish during the day have had some luck, too. Various baits have worked well for catfish, including chicken liver, stink baits and hot dogs.