08-05-2008, 11:11 AM
BAKER RESERVOIR: Heavy algae blooms and low water. Fishing is slow.
BARKER RESERVOIRS, NORTH CREEK LAKES: Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked in the Barker reservoirs, and fishing is fair to good. Fair to good success for tigers and a few cutthroat in Round and Long Willow Bottom. Nice brook trout are found in Flat, Yellow, and Joe Lay. Try dark-colored marabou jigs and wooly buggers, fished near any structure like floating logs, submerged grass, large boulders, and undercut banks. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches.
BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: Heavy pressure, especially on weekends. Fishing is most consistent at Anderson Meadow; the biggest fish are being caught at Kents Lake. Three Creeks Reservoir is empty and Kents Lake should drop to the conservation pool level in a week. Public access at Puffer Lake is restricted to 100 yards of shoreline on the southwest end. Look for the small area that is not posted.
BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: Irrigation flows are high but still fishable, though turbidity can be a problem. Much of the river is on private property, so please treat the area with respect. Much of the private land is open to walk-in access, but some is closed to trespass, so watch for signs.
BEAVER RIVER, UPPER: Flows are mostly clear. Small rainbows and browns are abundant and will take most lures and flies. Try flashy spinners or a hopper-dropper rig. Not much pressure. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
BOULDER MTN LAKES: Reports have come in of fair to good fishing in many areas. If fishing is slow at one lake, move on to another. A few lakes have experienced some winterkill, but this is normal. Even when you see some dead fish, don't assume that all the fish in the lake died. For brook trout, try dark-colored marabou jigs and wooly buggers, fished near any structure like floating logs, submerged grass, large boulders, and undercut banks. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches.
CHALK CREEK: Wild rainbows are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Best fishing is away from the campground and more heavily fished spots. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground. The North Fork provides a good spot for those willing to hike. Meadow Creek and Pioneer Creek are other small streams in the area that contain populations of small, wild trout.
CLEAR CREEK: Reports of fair to good fishing for small rainbows and browns with dries and nymphs.
CORN CREEK: Wild brown trout are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground.
DUCK CREEK SPRINGS/ASPEN MIRROR LAKE: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked and fishing is fair to good with popular baits. Also try lures or flies for more of a challenge.
EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER KINGSTON CANYON: Flows and turbidity are high due to irrigation releases, but the river is still fishable. Fishing was slow to fair. Sampling this spring found that trout numbers are down from recent years. There is public access on a section of Kingston Canyon midway through the canyon that was purchased through the Blue Ribbon Program. Look for the signs. Most of the remainder of the canyon is private and posted, so ask permission first.
EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER BLACK CANYON: Flows are good and generally clear. Fair to good fishing for browns and some cutthroat. For the section of river from the BLM property boundary (about four miles south of Antimony) upstream to the confluence with Deer Creek, special regulations include the use of artificial flies and lures only and a limit of two trout. Some private land is closed to trespass, so watch for the signs.
EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER ABOVE TROPIC RES: No recent reports. Small trout are abundant from Kanab Creek upstream.
ENTERPRISE RESERVOIR: (Upper and Lower): Catchable rainbows have been stocked in the lower reservoir. The upper reservoir will not be stocked this year due to continued repair work on the dam. Extra fish have been stocked in the lower reservoir to help compensate for the loss of the upper reservoir this year. A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Upper Enterprise Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to one eight-ounce portion per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one two-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.
FISH LAKE: Trolling for rainbows using popgear or small lures is good to excellent. Bait fishing can also produce. The average size of rainbows seems to be a little higher this year. A few splake are caught trolling or jigging at 60-70 feet. Fast action for perch in and just outside the weeds. Try jigs tipped with worms or perch meat. Trolling for lake trout is generally slow, with a few fish caught by patient anglers. Make sure your lures imitate the lakers' forage: rainbows, chubs, and perch. A few tiger muskies have moved up from Johnson Reservoir. The general statewide limit on tiger musky applies here: one fish, which must be over 40 inches.
FORSYTH RESERVOIR: The water level is very low and boat launching is not recommended. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
FREMONT RIVER: Flows are a little high and turbid above Mill Meadow Res., though fishing for small- and medium-sized browns can be good to excellent with flies or flashy spinners. The lower sections of the stream can be good at any time of year if the water is not turbid. Much of the lower stream is on private land. Ask for permission before fishing on private land. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: The water level is dropping in preparation for draining this fall. Remember special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches. A fish consumption advisory was issued for largemouth bass from Gunlock due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption of largemouth bass to two 8-oz portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one 4-oz portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.
JOHNSON RESERVOIR: Moderate to heavy pressure. Fishing for tiger muskie is hit and miss, with most anglers throwing rapalas. Target the weeds and don't be afraid to try the weirdest thing in your tackle box. A few fish over 40 inches have been caught this year. The reservoir contains an abundance of suckers, Utah chubs, and small yellow perch. Special regulations: Whole fish and amphibians are not allowed as bait. Cut bait must be no longer than one inch in any dimension and only one piece per hook. Limit one tiger musky over 40 inches all tiger muskies less than 40 inches must be immediately released.
KOLOB RESERVOIR: Fishing is generally slow. Trolling is usually most effective in the summer. Recent sampling found that rainbows and cutthroat are abundant and healthy. A few large fish over three pound are present. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 18 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Tributary streams were closed to fishing until July 12. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations.
KOOSHAREM RESERVOIR: Fishing is fair for cutthroat. Now is the time to troll the lake, before the weeds get thick. One angler reports good success trolling needlefish and dare devils in red and white.
LOWER BOWNS RESERVOIR: The water level has dropped to the conservation pool. Lots of pressure on the weekends. Fishing for rainbows is good to excellent with any bait or fly.
MAMMOTH CREEK: Flows are low and clear. Fishing is good for small browns with spinners. Public access is possible on some of Mammoth Creek west of Highway 89 please watch for and respect private property postings. Special regulations apply to a section of Mammoth Creek check the proclamation for details. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
MILL MEADOW RESERVOIR: Perch fishing is good to excellent. Slow action for trout. Recent sampling found that medium-sized brown trout are abundant. These brown trout are wild fish spawned in the Fremont River. It is very unique to find such a dense population of wild brown trout in a reservoir. Best techniques for the browns are flashy lures, streamers, and natural baits like night crawlers and minnows. Good-sized perch up to 10 inches are semi-abundant. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
MINERSVILLE RESERVOIR: Trout fishing is generally slow. The fish are skinny and easily stressed due to warm water. Please reduce playing and handling time to avoid hooking mortality. Smallmouth bass fishing is good. Work the rocky shorelines with curly-tail jigs or lures that imitate crayfish and chubs. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 22 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
MONROE MOUNTAIN LAKES: Most lakes are producing well (Big, Deep, Annabella, Upper and Lower Box Creek Reservoirs). Most anglers are using bait, though some are doing well using fly and bubble combos in the evenings. One report of good fishing at Manning Meadow for cutthroat up to 16 inches with an assortment of lures. Remember special regulations: Manning Meadow Reservoir artificial flies and lures only and the trout limit is one fish over 22 inches. Barney Lake trout limit is two - artificial flies and lures only.
NAVAJO LAKE: Fishing is fair to good for rainbows and splake. Recent sampling found that splake survived the winter very well and are still very abundant. Some 18- to 19-inch fish are present. Trolling is producing more rainbows than shore fishing. For splake, try lures, streamers, or jigs tipped with chub meat.
NEWCASTLE RESERVOIR: Lots of pressure lately. Wiper success is good to excellent if you fish at the right time. Best times for large fish are before sunrise and at sundown. Smaller fish are being caught just after sunrise and in the evening. Slow through most of the day, when most anglers are fishing. Best success trolling gold crankbaits (Frenzies, Rapalas, etc.). Some small fish are being caught on popgear. Also try wooly buggers. Smallmouth fishing is fair to good for small to medium-sized fish. Try a variety of soft plastics, crankbaits, and even streamers. Keep switching tactics until you find something that works. Recent sampling has found that three- to four-pound wipers are abundant and spread out through various depths. Try trolling minnow-imitating lures for wipers. Experiment with various speeds and depths. Please remember that golden shiners are not approved for use as fresh or frozen bait. A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Newcastle Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.
OTTER CREEK RESERVOIR: Trolling is good to excellent for rainbows from 1.5 to 3 pound with Jake's, flatfish, and crankbaits. Stillfishing from boats is also productive with PowerBait and worm and marshmallow. Shore fishing has picked up a little. Anglers at a recent bass tournament caught smallmouth up to three pounds. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
PANGUITCH LAKE: Trolling is fair to good. Shore fishing is slow to fair. More and more fish near 22 inches are being caught. Special regulations: Limit is four trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be released. Trout caught at Panguitch Lake cannot be filleted, or the head or tail removed, until you get home. Some tributaries are closed until July 12 check the Utah Fishing Guidebook for which streams are closed. Tips for releasing fish in the slot (15 to 22 inches): If a fish swallows the hook, please cut the line to avoid mortality. A fish can pass a swallowed hook and survive, while digging the hook out will almost certainly kill the fish. Also try fishing with single hooks instead of treble hooks.
PARAGONAH (RED CREEK) RESERVOIR: Fair to good success for trollers. Remember that the rainbows here are wild fish, so bait usually doesn't produce as well as flies and lures. Rainbows are very abundant. Harvest is encouraged to allow fish to stay in balance with the food base.
PINE LAKE: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked, so fishing should be fair to good.
PINE VALLEY RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked.
PIUTE RESERVOIR: Fishing from boats both trolling and bait fishing is good to excellent for 14- to 18-inch rainbows. Shore fishing has picked up a little. Fishing is good for smaller smallmouth bass. Work the rocky shorelines with soft plastics and crankbaits.
QUAIL LAKE: Fishing is fair. Fish early and late to avoid the heat. Remember the special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.
SAND COVE RESERVOIRS: Good numbers of largemouth bass and bluegill in both reservoirs and fishing is fair to good.
SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Bass fishing is good to excellent. Small fish are found just about everywhere while large fish are found closer to brush, rock edges, or in deeper water. Dark-colored senkos are a popular bait. Also try deep-diving crankbaits for larger fish. Bluegill have moved deeper again, but are still being caught with a worm and bobber. Try fishing early and late to avoid the heat and water skiers. New regulations bass limit is six, with one over 12 inches. Public access to the reservoir is available only through the state park.
SEVIER RIVER (UPPER), ASAY CREEK: Flows are low and generally clear. Most of the trout water on the upper Sevier is located upstream (south) from the town of Hatch. Intermittent sections of good habitat are present above Hatch and easily accessible from Highway 89. Asay Creek west of Highway 89 is on private land and access is restricted.
SEVIER RIVER MARYSVALE CANYON: Irrigation flows have slowed down and the river is a little more fishable. Flows could change at any time, however.
THOUSAND LAKES MTN: One angler reports good success for cutts at Meeks with wooly buggers. Fair success at Round.
TROPIC RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked and fishing is slow to fair.
URBAN PONDS: Washington County: Trout fishing is over for the summer. Try jigs tipped with nightcrawlers for bluegill and small bass. Iron County: Catchable rainbows have been stocked in Parowan Pond and Woods Ranch Pond. Catfish were stocked in Parowan Pond.
WIDE HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Fishing is fast for bluegill and small largemouth bass using small jigs and worms. Try crankbaits and larger jigs for bigger bass.
YANKEE MEADOW RESERVOIR: Moderate to heavy pressure. Good success for nice rainbows trolling deep with crawdad-imitating lures. Slower success with bait.
BARKER RESERVOIRS, NORTH CREEK LAKES: Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked in the Barker reservoirs, and fishing is fair to good. Fair to good success for tigers and a few cutthroat in Round and Long Willow Bottom. Nice brook trout are found in Flat, Yellow, and Joe Lay. Try dark-colored marabou jigs and wooly buggers, fished near any structure like floating logs, submerged grass, large boulders, and undercut banks. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches.
BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: Heavy pressure, especially on weekends. Fishing is most consistent at Anderson Meadow; the biggest fish are being caught at Kents Lake. Three Creeks Reservoir is empty and Kents Lake should drop to the conservation pool level in a week. Public access at Puffer Lake is restricted to 100 yards of shoreline on the southwest end. Look for the small area that is not posted.
BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: Irrigation flows are high but still fishable, though turbidity can be a problem. Much of the river is on private property, so please treat the area with respect. Much of the private land is open to walk-in access, but some is closed to trespass, so watch for signs.
BEAVER RIVER, UPPER: Flows are mostly clear. Small rainbows and browns are abundant and will take most lures and flies. Try flashy spinners or a hopper-dropper rig. Not much pressure. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
BOULDER MTN LAKES: Reports have come in of fair to good fishing in many areas. If fishing is slow at one lake, move on to another. A few lakes have experienced some winterkill, but this is normal. Even when you see some dead fish, don't assume that all the fish in the lake died. For brook trout, try dark-colored marabou jigs and wooly buggers, fished near any structure like floating logs, submerged grass, large boulders, and undercut banks. Special regulations on many of the Boulder Mountain waters include a trout limit of four of which only two may be over 14 inches.
CHALK CREEK: Wild rainbows are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Best fishing is away from the campground and more heavily fished spots. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground. The North Fork provides a good spot for those willing to hike. Meadow Creek and Pioneer Creek are other small streams in the area that contain populations of small, wild trout.
CLEAR CREEK: Reports of fair to good fishing for small rainbows and browns with dries and nymphs.
CORN CREEK: Wild brown trout are abundant and can be caught with spinners and flies. Some catchable-sized rainbows are stocked in the campground.
DUCK CREEK SPRINGS/ASPEN MIRROR LAKE: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked and fishing is fair to good with popular baits. Also try lures or flies for more of a challenge.
EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER KINGSTON CANYON: Flows and turbidity are high due to irrigation releases, but the river is still fishable. Fishing was slow to fair. Sampling this spring found that trout numbers are down from recent years. There is public access on a section of Kingston Canyon midway through the canyon that was purchased through the Blue Ribbon Program. Look for the signs. Most of the remainder of the canyon is private and posted, so ask permission first.
EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER BLACK CANYON: Flows are good and generally clear. Fair to good fishing for browns and some cutthroat. For the section of river from the BLM property boundary (about four miles south of Antimony) upstream to the confluence with Deer Creek, special regulations include the use of artificial flies and lures only and a limit of two trout. Some private land is closed to trespass, so watch for the signs.
EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER ABOVE TROPIC RES: No recent reports. Small trout are abundant from Kanab Creek upstream.
ENTERPRISE RESERVOIR: (Upper and Lower): Catchable rainbows have been stocked in the lower reservoir. The upper reservoir will not be stocked this year due to continued repair work on the dam. Extra fish have been stocked in the lower reservoir to help compensate for the loss of the upper reservoir this year. A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Upper Enterprise Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to one eight-ounce portion per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one two-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.
FISH LAKE: Trolling for rainbows using popgear or small lures is good to excellent. Bait fishing can also produce. The average size of rainbows seems to be a little higher this year. A few splake are caught trolling or jigging at 60-70 feet. Fast action for perch in and just outside the weeds. Try jigs tipped with worms or perch meat. Trolling for lake trout is generally slow, with a few fish caught by patient anglers. Make sure your lures imitate the lakers' forage: rainbows, chubs, and perch. A few tiger muskies have moved up from Johnson Reservoir. The general statewide limit on tiger musky applies here: one fish, which must be over 40 inches.
FORSYTH RESERVOIR: The water level is very low and boat launching is not recommended. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
FREMONT RIVER: Flows are a little high and turbid above Mill Meadow Res., though fishing for small- and medium-sized browns can be good to excellent with flies or flashy spinners. The lower sections of the stream can be good at any time of year if the water is not turbid. Much of the lower stream is on private land. Ask for permission before fishing on private land. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: The water level is dropping in preparation for draining this fall. Remember special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches. A fish consumption advisory was issued for largemouth bass from Gunlock due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption of largemouth bass to two 8-oz portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one 4-oz portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.
JOHNSON RESERVOIR: Moderate to heavy pressure. Fishing for tiger muskie is hit and miss, with most anglers throwing rapalas. Target the weeds and don't be afraid to try the weirdest thing in your tackle box. A few fish over 40 inches have been caught this year. The reservoir contains an abundance of suckers, Utah chubs, and small yellow perch. Special regulations: Whole fish and amphibians are not allowed as bait. Cut bait must be no longer than one inch in any dimension and only one piece per hook. Limit one tiger musky over 40 inches all tiger muskies less than 40 inches must be immediately released.
KOLOB RESERVOIR: Fishing is generally slow. Trolling is usually most effective in the summer. Recent sampling found that rainbows and cutthroat are abundant and healthy. A few large fish over three pound are present. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 18 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Tributary streams were closed to fishing until July 12. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations.
KOOSHAREM RESERVOIR: Fishing is fair for cutthroat. Now is the time to troll the lake, before the weeds get thick. One angler reports good success trolling needlefish and dare devils in red and white.
LOWER BOWNS RESERVOIR: The water level has dropped to the conservation pool. Lots of pressure on the weekends. Fishing for rainbows is good to excellent with any bait or fly.
MAMMOTH CREEK: Flows are low and clear. Fishing is good for small browns with spinners. Public access is possible on some of Mammoth Creek west of Highway 89 please watch for and respect private property postings. Special regulations apply to a section of Mammoth Creek check the proclamation for details. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
MILL MEADOW RESERVOIR: Perch fishing is good to excellent. Slow action for trout. Recent sampling found that medium-sized brown trout are abundant. These brown trout are wild fish spawned in the Fremont River. It is very unique to find such a dense population of wild brown trout in a reservoir. Best techniques for the browns are flashy lures, streamers, and natural baits like night crawlers and minnows. Good-sized perch up to 10 inches are semi-abundant. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
MINERSVILLE RESERVOIR: Trout fishing is generally slow. The fish are skinny and easily stressed due to warm water. Please reduce playing and handling time to avoid hooking mortality. Smallmouth bass fishing is good. Work the rocky shorelines with curly-tail jigs or lures that imitate crayfish and chubs. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 22 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
MONROE MOUNTAIN LAKES: Most lakes are producing well (Big, Deep, Annabella, Upper and Lower Box Creek Reservoirs). Most anglers are using bait, though some are doing well using fly and bubble combos in the evenings. One report of good fishing at Manning Meadow for cutthroat up to 16 inches with an assortment of lures. Remember special regulations: Manning Meadow Reservoir artificial flies and lures only and the trout limit is one fish over 22 inches. Barney Lake trout limit is two - artificial flies and lures only.
NAVAJO LAKE: Fishing is fair to good for rainbows and splake. Recent sampling found that splake survived the winter very well and are still very abundant. Some 18- to 19-inch fish are present. Trolling is producing more rainbows than shore fishing. For splake, try lures, streamers, or jigs tipped with chub meat.
NEWCASTLE RESERVOIR: Lots of pressure lately. Wiper success is good to excellent if you fish at the right time. Best times for large fish are before sunrise and at sundown. Smaller fish are being caught just after sunrise and in the evening. Slow through most of the day, when most anglers are fishing. Best success trolling gold crankbaits (Frenzies, Rapalas, etc.). Some small fish are being caught on popgear. Also try wooly buggers. Smallmouth fishing is fair to good for small to medium-sized fish. Try a variety of soft plastics, crankbaits, and even streamers. Keep switching tactics until you find something that works. Recent sampling has found that three- to four-pound wipers are abundant and spread out through various depths. Try trolling minnow-imitating lures for wipers. Experiment with various speeds and depths. Please remember that golden shiners are not approved for use as fresh or frozen bait. A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Newcastle Reservoir due to elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month. For further details, visit www.fishadvisories.utah.gov.
OTTER CREEK RESERVOIR: Trolling is good to excellent for rainbows from 1.5 to 3 pound with Jake's, flatfish, and crankbaits. Stillfishing from boats is also productive with PowerBait and worm and marshmallow. Shore fishing has picked up a little. Anglers at a recent bass tournament caught smallmouth up to three pounds. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
PANGUITCH LAKE: Trolling is fair to good. Shore fishing is slow to fair. More and more fish near 22 inches are being caught. Special regulations: Limit is four trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be released. Trout caught at Panguitch Lake cannot be filleted, or the head or tail removed, until you get home. Some tributaries are closed until July 12 check the Utah Fishing Guidebook for which streams are closed. Tips for releasing fish in the slot (15 to 22 inches): If a fish swallows the hook, please cut the line to avoid mortality. A fish can pass a swallowed hook and survive, while digging the hook out will almost certainly kill the fish. Also try fishing with single hooks instead of treble hooks.
PARAGONAH (RED CREEK) RESERVOIR: Fair to good success for trollers. Remember that the rainbows here are wild fish, so bait usually doesn't produce as well as flies and lures. Rainbows are very abundant. Harvest is encouraged to allow fish to stay in balance with the food base.
PINE LAKE: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked, so fishing should be fair to good.
PINE VALLEY RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked.
PIUTE RESERVOIR: Fishing from boats both trolling and bait fishing is good to excellent for 14- to 18-inch rainbows. Shore fishing has picked up a little. Fishing is good for smaller smallmouth bass. Work the rocky shorelines with soft plastics and crankbaits.
QUAIL LAKE: Fishing is fair. Fish early and late to avoid the heat. Remember the special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.
SAND COVE RESERVOIRS: Good numbers of largemouth bass and bluegill in both reservoirs and fishing is fair to good.
SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Bass fishing is good to excellent. Small fish are found just about everywhere while large fish are found closer to brush, rock edges, or in deeper water. Dark-colored senkos are a popular bait. Also try deep-diving crankbaits for larger fish. Bluegill have moved deeper again, but are still being caught with a worm and bobber. Try fishing early and late to avoid the heat and water skiers. New regulations bass limit is six, with one over 12 inches. Public access to the reservoir is available only through the state park.
SEVIER RIVER (UPPER), ASAY CREEK: Flows are low and generally clear. Most of the trout water on the upper Sevier is located upstream (south) from the town of Hatch. Intermittent sections of good habitat are present above Hatch and easily accessible from Highway 89. Asay Creek west of Highway 89 is on private land and access is restricted.
SEVIER RIVER MARYSVALE CANYON: Irrigation flows have slowed down and the river is a little more fishable. Flows could change at any time, however.
THOUSAND LAKES MTN: One angler reports good success for cutts at Meeks with wooly buggers. Fair success at Round.
TROPIC RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked and fishing is slow to fair.
URBAN PONDS: Washington County: Trout fishing is over for the summer. Try jigs tipped with nightcrawlers for bluegill and small bass. Iron County: Catchable rainbows have been stocked in Parowan Pond and Woods Ranch Pond. Catfish were stocked in Parowan Pond.
WIDE HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Fishing is fast for bluegill and small largemouth bass using small jigs and worms. Try crankbaits and larger jigs for bigger bass.
YANKEE MEADOW RESERVOIR: Moderate to heavy pressure. Good success for nice rainbows trolling deep with crawdad-imitating lures. Slower success with bait.