09-28-2007, 01:46 AM
[size 1]GENERAL: Crowds have dropped off dramatically. Those who take warm clothes and are prepared for the cold and the changing fall weather are experiencing fantastic fall fishing!
BEAR LAKE: Jigging has started to produce some nice lake trout. Trolling was productive in 60 to 75 feet of water. Lake trout from 3 to 10 pounds have been reported. Winds can be treacherous-use caution and good judgement when venturing out on the lake, especially with small craft.
BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: Don't miss out on fishing the Blacksmith Fork right now! At the very worst, you'll see spectacular fall colors. One angler reported good fishing and light fishing pressure.
BIRCH CREEK RESERVOIR: Some anglers are reporting good catches of nice tiger trout. Tiger trout are fish-eaters, so streamers and countdown rapalas in brown trout colors will be productive.
EAST CANYON: The water level is very low yet boat launching is still possible. Fishing was reported to be fair.
ECHO RESERVOIR: One angler reported good fishing for "smallish" yet fillet-able yellow perch.
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: Fishing was reported to be fair.
LOGAN RIVER: Fly fishers have found blue-winged olive hatches to be sporadic. Nymphing and streamers will be the best bets as weather cools. Fishing is reported to be good and no one is complaining about the scenery either!
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: Fair fishing was reported.
HYRUM RESERVOIR: Fishing still seems to be good from the shore. One angler reported good fishing for trout and bass from the dam.
OGDEN RIVER: The south fork is fishing well. Fishing and recreation pressure is way down. "This is a great time of year to hit the South Fork with spinners," said Lance Heninger of Angler's Den in Ogden.
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR: Fishing continues to be good for bass and tiger muskie.
UINTAS, NORTH SLOPE: Be prepared for MAJOR highway construction just south of Mountain View, Wyoming, and the big delays that come with these big projects. A great alternative route is to go through Mountain View and south towards Robertson and on to Stateline Reservoir. Take the North Slope Road and go east through Henry's Fork and on over to Hoop Lake. This diversion will add a couple of hours or more, depending on how many places you stop and fish at, like the Henry's Fork River. If the temptation to hike strikes you on this diversion, fish upstream along the Henry's Fork for about two miles and take the cutoff trail to Alligator Lake.
UINTAS, WEST SLOPE: Provo River has numerous lakes within a two-mile hike of Trial Lake that get little fishing pressure in the fall. The Weber River drainage has some wilderness lakes if you have the wilderness itch-best to scratch it now or wait until next year. The weather can change rapidly, be prepared for adverse conditions. For both north and west slope waters, use nymphs, small leech patterns and streamers.
WEBER RIVER: Fall fishing is moving into full swing and fishing reports continue to be good, especially above Coalville. DWR will be doing a fish population survey in early October down stream from the mouth of the canyon
WILLARD BAY RESERVOIR: Shore anglers are having some success for wipers by using binoculars to spot fish boiling, then wade and cast to them. The northwest corner near the light beacon was a good area. The DWR will be meeting with officials from the Bureau of Reclamation and Willard Bay State Park to discuss dike repair issues. More information will be posted in this report as it is available. [/size]
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BEAR LAKE: Jigging has started to produce some nice lake trout. Trolling was productive in 60 to 75 feet of water. Lake trout from 3 to 10 pounds have been reported. Winds can be treacherous-use caution and good judgement when venturing out on the lake, especially with small craft.
BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: Don't miss out on fishing the Blacksmith Fork right now! At the very worst, you'll see spectacular fall colors. One angler reported good fishing and light fishing pressure.
BIRCH CREEK RESERVOIR: Some anglers are reporting good catches of nice tiger trout. Tiger trout are fish-eaters, so streamers and countdown rapalas in brown trout colors will be productive.
EAST CANYON: The water level is very low yet boat launching is still possible. Fishing was reported to be fair.
ECHO RESERVOIR: One angler reported good fishing for "smallish" yet fillet-able yellow perch.
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: Fishing was reported to be fair.
LOGAN RIVER: Fly fishers have found blue-winged olive hatches to be sporadic. Nymphing and streamers will be the best bets as weather cools. Fishing is reported to be good and no one is complaining about the scenery either!
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: Fair fishing was reported.
HYRUM RESERVOIR: Fishing still seems to be good from the shore. One angler reported good fishing for trout and bass from the dam.
OGDEN RIVER: The south fork is fishing well. Fishing and recreation pressure is way down. "This is a great time of year to hit the South Fork with spinners," said Lance Heninger of Angler's Den in Ogden.
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR: Fishing continues to be good for bass and tiger muskie.
UINTAS, NORTH SLOPE: Be prepared for MAJOR highway construction just south of Mountain View, Wyoming, and the big delays that come with these big projects. A great alternative route is to go through Mountain View and south towards Robertson and on to Stateline Reservoir. Take the North Slope Road and go east through Henry's Fork and on over to Hoop Lake. This diversion will add a couple of hours or more, depending on how many places you stop and fish at, like the Henry's Fork River. If the temptation to hike strikes you on this diversion, fish upstream along the Henry's Fork for about two miles and take the cutoff trail to Alligator Lake.
UINTAS, WEST SLOPE: Provo River has numerous lakes within a two-mile hike of Trial Lake that get little fishing pressure in the fall. The Weber River drainage has some wilderness lakes if you have the wilderness itch-best to scratch it now or wait until next year. The weather can change rapidly, be prepared for adverse conditions. For both north and west slope waters, use nymphs, small leech patterns and streamers.
WEBER RIVER: Fall fishing is moving into full swing and fishing reports continue to be good, especially above Coalville. DWR will be doing a fish population survey in early October down stream from the mouth of the canyon
WILLARD BAY RESERVOIR: Shore anglers are having some success for wipers by using binoculars to spot fish boiling, then wade and cast to them. The northwest corner near the light beacon was a good area. The DWR will be meeting with officials from the Bureau of Reclamation and Willard Bay State Park to discuss dike repair issues. More information will be posted in this report as it is available. [/size]
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