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Misc. fishing reports - Fishhound - 10-31-2007
[size 1]AMERICAN FORK RIVER: (Oct. 30) No report this week but expect light fishing pressure and fair success.
BURRASTON PONDS: (Oct. 30) Fair to good fishing success.<br />
DEER CREEK RESERVOIR: (Oct. 30) Reservoir was recently stocked (over the last two weeks) with large numbers of 12-inch trout. Fishing was good. State Park Ranger reports that boat ramps are closed but at the Island ramp it is "launch at your own risk". Some vehicles have been getting stuck in the mud. You may want to reconsider using large boats because you have to back into the water quite a ways to reach deeper water. Call State Park for boat launching information at (435) 654-0171. Remember bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches long. Walleye limit was increased this year to 10 but only one over 24 inches may be kept.<br />
DIAMOND FORK RIVER: (Oct. 30) Last month's electro-shocking surveys show that last year's treatment project had no effect on the lower 10 miles of Diamond Fork. Most anglers report "slow to fair" success by using flies, lures or bait on the first 10 miles of stream below the treatment area (beginning at turnoff to Dmd. Frk and 10 miles upstream). The DWR treated Diamond Fork River last year with rotenone from Three Forks to its headwaters to remove all fish (mostly browns).<br />
Over 20,000 Bonneville cutthroat trout fingerlings were stocked last October into this area to help restore this sensitive species and to provide anglers a good sport fishery. The restoration stretch is closed to fishing but the first 10 miles of Diamond Fork (from the turnoff of Hwy 6) is not affected by this treatment and anglers report slow success for brown trout. Diamond Fork, from Springville Crossing to its headwaters, is artificial flies and lures only, and it is closed to cutthroat trout possession.<br />
HOBBLE CREEK & CATCH BASIN: (Oct. 30) Most anglers report that the best fishing on Hobble Creek is in the early morning or evening with flies, small spinners or lures.<br />
JORDANELLE RESERVOIR: (Oct. 30) Fishing was reported as ranging from "fair" for trout from both boat and shoreline and "slow" for bass. Gorgeous scenery. Bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches long.<br />
MILL HOLLOW: Drained! No fishing until 2009!<br />
PAYSON LAKE: (Oct. 30) Gorgeous scenery! Fair to good fishing for both rainbow and brook trout.<br />
PROVO RIVER: (Oct. 30) Spawn of brown trout is beginning and fish aggressively take lures or flies. Read the fishing proclamation for the different regulations on the river-some areas allow bait and others do not. Size restrictions and reduced limits ("two brown trout under 15 inches") in place in some stretches.<br />
SALEM POND: (Oct. 30) Fair success for trout. The park closes at 10:00 p.m. each night. Remember that regulations include: limit is four fish (Daily bag and possession limit is a total of four fish in the aggregate for all species, for example: one trout, two channel catfish and one bluegill.<br />
SALT LAKE WATERS: (Oct. 30) Most urban ponds have been recently stocked! They continue to produce fair to good fishing.<br />
SPANISH OAKS RESERVOIR: (Oct. 24) Fishing success is fair to good by using traditional baits and lures.<br />
SPRING LAKE: (Oct. 30) Fair to good success for both trout. Worms and PowerBait work best. Lots of vegetation, so cast into the open water pockets.<br />
STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR: (Oct. 30) Boat docks have been pulled for the season, making launching and loading a little difficult. Good fishing success reported by most anglers. Morning can be very cold so dress warmly. Some very large cutts have been caught this week (23 to 27 inches). Try tube jigs, dark wooly buggers, minnow-imitating lures or simply traditional baits.<br />
Regulations for the reservoir include an aggregate limit of four trout or kokanee salmon. No more than two may be cutthroat trout under 15 inches and no more than one may be a cutthroat over 22 inches long. All cutthroat between 15 and 22 inches must be immediately released (any trout with cutthroat markings is considered a cutthroat). Don't feel compelled to harvest fish on every trip. Please do your part to ensure the future of this heavily utilized fishery by voluntarily releasing fish!<br />
THISTLE CREEK: (Oct. 30) Low pressure, with fair to good success.<br />
TIBBLE FORK RESERVOIR: (Oct. 30) Fair to good success by using traditional baits.<br />
UTAH LAKE: (Oct. 30) Fishing was reported as slow for all species with an occasional report of good success on a warm afternoon. Fish advisory on the channel catfish and carp asks to only consume four ounces a week on these two species and pregnant women and children should not consume these two species. Walleye limit was changed this year to 10 but only one can be over 24 inches. There is no limit on white bass. Largemouth and smallmouth bass bass limit is six, but immediately release all largemouth and smallmouth bass over 12 inches long. For more information on conditions call Utah Lake State Park at (801) 375-0731.<br />
VERNON, GRANSTVILLE & SETTLEMENT CANYON RESERVOIRS: (Tooele Co.) (Oct. 30) No report this week but expect fair fishing success at Grantsville and Settlement. Vernon Reservoir was very low but should be filling again.<br />
YUBA RESERVOIR: (Oct. 30) Slow success for walleye and northern pike. An occasional trout is being caught and, of course, perch are being caught, but they must be immediately released. For more info call the State Park at (435) 758-2611.<br />
Email your fishing reports on central region waters to scottroot@utah.gov [/size]
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