12-08-2007, 10:41 AM
[size 1]AMERICAN FORK RIVER: (Dec 5) Some nice new fishing holes created at the newly-decommissioned power plant (brown trout seen in the newly constructed clear pools of water). Light fishing pressure and fair success.
BURRASTON POND: (Dec 5) No report this week but expect slow to fair fishing success using traditional baits and lures.<br />
DEER CREEK RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Shoreline fishing success was considered fair to good by using baits. Worm/marshmallow combination or PowerBait has worked well. Fishing pressure is very light. State Park Ranger reports that boat ramps are closed but at the Island ramp it is "launch at your own risk" launching is discouraged due to vehicles getting stuck. Call State Park for boat launching information at (435) 654-0171. Although bass fishing success is slow right now, remember that the 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: (Dec 5) Though the brown trout spawn has tapered off, anglers are reporting fair success for brown trout on the lower stretch of the river (below three forks) by using flies. The closed area above three forks will open up to angling on January 1.<br />
HOBBLE CREEK & CATCH BASIN: (Dec 5) Most anglers report that the best fishing on Hobble Creek is in the early morning or evening with flies, small spinners or lures. Catch basin is starting to fill up again but no fish will be stocked until next year (although a few rising fish were seen on the surface this week).<br />
JORDANELLE RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Water level is down but fishing is reported as "fair" for smaller trout from both boat and shoreline and "slow" for bass. Bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches long.<br />
MILL HOLLOW: Drained! No fishing until 2009.<br />
PAYSON LAKE: (Dec 5) Gate to Payson Canyon (Nebo Loop) is now locked therefore, no access to the lakes.<br />
PROVO RIVER: (Dec 5) Brown trout spawn has ended but fishing is still considered fair to good by using small nymphs or glo bugs (egg imitations). 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) are in place in some stretches.<br />
SALEM POND: (Dec 5) Slow to fair success for trout. The park is closed to at 10 p.m. each night. Remember that regulations include: limit is four fish (Daily bag and possession limit is an aggregate total of four for all species, for example: one trout, two channel catfish and one bluegill.<br />
SALT LAKE WATER: (Dec 5) Most urban pond anglers report light pressure and fair fishing success.<br />
SPANISH OAKS RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Gate closed and city states that it's closed for the season.<br />
SPRING LAKE: (Dec 5) Fair success for trout. Worms and PowerBait work best.<br />
STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) 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 are being caught (over 23 to 27 inches). Try tube jigs, dark wooly buggers, minnow-imitating lures (pointer minnows are very popular) or simply traditional baits.Regulations for the reservoir include an aggregate limit of four trout or kokanee salmon. No more than two of which 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: (Dec 5) Low Pressure, with fair success.<br />
TIBBLE FORK RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Fair success by using traditional baits.<br />
UTAH LAK: (Dec 5) Slow fishing for all 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 RESERVOIR: (Tooele Co.) (Dec 5) Slow to fair fishing success at Vernon, Grantsville and Settlement Reservoirs.<br />
YUBA RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Slow success for walleye, northern pike and trout. Perch are being caught, but they must be immediately released. New regulations on perch take place January 1 which will allow anglers to keep 10 perch. For more info call the State Park at (435) 758-2611. [/size]
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BURRASTON POND: (Dec 5) No report this week but expect slow to fair fishing success using traditional baits and lures.<br />
DEER CREEK RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Shoreline fishing success was considered fair to good by using baits. Worm/marshmallow combination or PowerBait has worked well. Fishing pressure is very light. State Park Ranger reports that boat ramps are closed but at the Island ramp it is "launch at your own risk" launching is discouraged due to vehicles getting stuck. Call State Park for boat launching information at (435) 654-0171. Although bass fishing success is slow right now, remember that the 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: (Dec 5) Though the brown trout spawn has tapered off, anglers are reporting fair success for brown trout on the lower stretch of the river (below three forks) by using flies. The closed area above three forks will open up to angling on January 1.<br />
HOBBLE CREEK & CATCH BASIN: (Dec 5) Most anglers report that the best fishing on Hobble Creek is in the early morning or evening with flies, small spinners or lures. Catch basin is starting to fill up again but no fish will be stocked until next year (although a few rising fish were seen on the surface this week).<br />
JORDANELLE RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Water level is down but fishing is reported as "fair" for smaller trout from both boat and shoreline and "slow" for bass. Bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches long.<br />
MILL HOLLOW: Drained! No fishing until 2009.<br />
PAYSON LAKE: (Dec 5) Gate to Payson Canyon (Nebo Loop) is now locked therefore, no access to the lakes.<br />
PROVO RIVER: (Dec 5) Brown trout spawn has ended but fishing is still considered fair to good by using small nymphs or glo bugs (egg imitations). 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) are in place in some stretches.<br />
SALEM POND: (Dec 5) Slow to fair success for trout. The park is closed to at 10 p.m. each night. Remember that regulations include: limit is four fish (Daily bag and possession limit is an aggregate total of four for all species, for example: one trout, two channel catfish and one bluegill.<br />
SALT LAKE WATER: (Dec 5) Most urban pond anglers report light pressure and fair fishing success.<br />
SPANISH OAKS RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Gate closed and city states that it's closed for the season.<br />
SPRING LAKE: (Dec 5) Fair success for trout. Worms and PowerBait work best.<br />
STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) 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 are being caught (over 23 to 27 inches). Try tube jigs, dark wooly buggers, minnow-imitating lures (pointer minnows are very popular) or simply traditional baits.Regulations for the reservoir include an aggregate limit of four trout or kokanee salmon. No more than two of which 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: (Dec 5) Low Pressure, with fair success.<br />
TIBBLE FORK RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Fair success by using traditional baits.<br />
UTAH LAK: (Dec 5) Slow fishing for all 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 RESERVOIR: (Tooele Co.) (Dec 5) Slow to fair fishing success at Vernon, Grantsville and Settlement Reservoirs.<br />
YUBA RESERVOIR: (Dec 5) Slow success for walleye, northern pike and trout. Perch are being caught, but they must be immediately released. New regulations on perch take place January 1 which will allow anglers to keep 10 perch. For more info call the State Park at (435) 758-2611. [/size]
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