04-03-2012, 03:15 AM
Wondering if and where you all are seeing carp in Utah Lake this time of year. Are they more active in because of the easy winter and early spring?
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04-03-2012, 03:15 AM
04-03-2012, 04:03 AM
Headed out wed to find out.
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04-03-2012, 05:40 AM
yes the carp have been active there are a few spots that are obviously better than others though
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04-03-2012, 05:10 PM
Get 'em!!!
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04-03-2012, 06:17 PM
launched out of pelican bay two weekends ago and saw one swarm on the surface, still too cold
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04-04-2012, 02:41 AM
My buddy got over 60 today in mud bay.
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04-04-2012, 03:49 AM
Tons on the surface slurping at the knolls over the last few weeks. Lots have eaten my white bass jigs.
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04-04-2012, 06:45 PM
The schools won't appear on top till June I believe.
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04-04-2012, 07:07 PM
Where is mud bay? Anywhere close to Springville?
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04-04-2012, 07:21 PM
Mud Lake is a name that is used for the big bay on Utah Lake that is just south of the airport and west of the university exit on I-15.
It's right next to Springville. Also Hobble Creek dumps into it.
Hope this helps.
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It's right next to Springville. Also Hobble Creek dumps into it.
Hope this helps.
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04-04-2012, 07:25 PM
[cool][#0000ff]As soon as water temps climb over the mid fifties there will be carp clumps on top of the water all around the lake most mornings. They are feeling the changes in water temps and length of daylight hours that prompt their eggs to ripen...and the boys to start getting ready for the prom.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Actual shore splashing spawning activity will start anytime water temps climb above about 62 to 65 degrees. Sometimes that will happen in the backs of harbors or inside protective stands of shoreline vegetation before it happens all over the lake. And during the early phases it will be quiet until late morning or early afternoon when that day's water temps warm up into the orgy range.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most years will see definite carp spawning frenzies by mid April. May is almost a given. Depending upon weather trends...with alternate heating and cooling cycles...some carp may not spawn until into June. That means that dedicated carpologists have a wide window of opportunity to find spawning carp. You may need to try different spots around the lake to find spawning activity. But if you can get on the water...boat, pontoon or tube...you can find carp clumps on the surface from now until October. Calm early mornings are best. And after the midges start emerging the carp will often be slurping up clusters of midges. Good time for the flyrods.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I'm in the process of fine tuning my newest edition of a slingshot arrow shooter for twanging carp from my float tube. Hope to help the Junies again this year.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Actual shore splashing spawning activity will start anytime water temps climb above about 62 to 65 degrees. Sometimes that will happen in the backs of harbors or inside protective stands of shoreline vegetation before it happens all over the lake. And during the early phases it will be quiet until late morning or early afternoon when that day's water temps warm up into the orgy range.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most years will see definite carp spawning frenzies by mid April. May is almost a given. Depending upon weather trends...with alternate heating and cooling cycles...some carp may not spawn until into June. That means that dedicated carpologists have a wide window of opportunity to find spawning carp. You may need to try different spots around the lake to find spawning activity. But if you can get on the water...boat, pontoon or tube...you can find carp clumps on the surface from now until October. Calm early mornings are best. And after the midges start emerging the carp will often be slurping up clusters of midges. Good time for the flyrods.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I'm in the process of fine tuning my newest edition of a slingshot arrow shooter for twanging carp from my float tube. Hope to help the Junies again this year.[/#0000ff]
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04-04-2012, 07:29 PM
[quote Carpinator]Where is mud bay? Anywhere close to Springville?[/quote]
[cool][#0000ff]See the attached map. It is the large shallow bay between Provo Airport and Springville.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]During low water years it is a cornfield.[/#0000ff]
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[cool][#0000ff]See the attached map. It is the large shallow bay between Provo Airport and Springville.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]During low water years it is a cornfield.[/#0000ff]
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04-04-2012, 10:07 PM
It was a little windy today so we only got around thirty. They're scattered in the shallows, but easy to find.
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04-04-2012, 11:02 PM
Saw so many carp today I was about ready to exchange my plastics for a dough ball!
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04-05-2012, 01:08 AM
I know the feeling. Certain times of year I have a hard time keeping the dang things off plastics. Last year while fishing the Knolls for anything but carp, I kept catching the dang things on TubeDude's RC killer combo. BigFishTaco was with me and had the same problem. After a while we just referred to the RC as carp candy. It seems to be good for all species.
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