NORTH REPORT:

BEAR LAKE: (August 04) Over the past two months, 10,000 rainbow trout have been stocked near the marina and Garden City.

BIRCH CREEK RESERVOIR: (August 04) In the next few weeks, late summer algae blooms may turn the water soupy and make it difficult to fish.

BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Clint Robinson reports that fishing is fair and that there is a lot of open room along the river. Anglers have been catching a few rainbows and browns with flies, spinners and small Rapalas. Try fishing when the temperatures are low.

BOUNTIFUL LAKE: (August 04) Joe Gabardi reports that the pond is about half full. (He's an optimist!) He notes that there's a lot of moss around the edges. Anglers haven't had much success in catching any of the pond's fish, which can include bass, channel catfish, trout and carp, along with a few bluegill and walleye. Baits range from nightcrawlers and PowerBait to shrimp, salmon eggs and lures. Recent catches include channel cats, carp, trout and bluegill.

CAUSEY RESERVOIR: (August 12) Tiger trout fishing has been consistently good throughout the summer and should get better as temperatures start to cool down. Note: Causey Reservoir and upstream from Causey are closed to the possession of kokanee salmon with any red color from Aug. 15 until 6 a.m. on Saturday, September 25.

CUTLER RESERVOIR & MARSH: (August 04) The river below the dam at Deweyville has been fair for catfish. A few people launch motorboats and find a calm, deep spot to fish for catfish or smallmouth bass. There are a few shallow spots, so use caution with small motorboats — kayaks and canoes shouldn't have any problems.

EAST CANYON RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (August 12) Anglers report good fishing for smallmouth bass with spinnerbaits.

ECHO RESERVOIR: (August 12) Anglers report slow fishing for trout has been slow. Anglers who are trolling are having somewhat better success. Shore anglers should try fishing with spinners early in the morning or late in the evening.

Bass fishing is good from the shore or a boat. Shore anglers should fish nightcrawlers on the bottom, or on the top with a bobber. You may also want to try using tube jigs and crankbaits.

Fishing for perch is good with night crawlers. Anglers have had the best success suspending the nightcrawler under the surface of the water with a bobber, then slowly reeling the night crawler in.

FARMINGTON POND: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Austin Niederhauser reports slow fishing and moderate fishing pressure. Anglers tried using shrimp, worms or catfish dough, but were not catching many fish. The water is low and clear.

HOLMES CREEK RESERVOIR: (August 04) Hot weather will drive the fish to seek cooler conditions. Try fishing in the mornings and evenings.

HYRUM RESERVOIR & STATE PARK: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Clint Robinson reports slow fishing. Anglers are catching rainbows and perch from the west shore using PowerBait and worms. Try fishing early morning, late evening, or during the week to avoid a lot of activity.

JENSEN NATURE PARK POND: (August 04) Algae is starting to appear.

KAYSVILLE PONDS: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Austin Niederhauser reports goof fishing with little fishing pressure. Anglers had good success for catfish fishing worms on the bottom of the three northern-most ponds. The water level seems to be steady, but the water is very murky with large sections of moss and algae.

LITTLE CREEK RESERVOIR: (August 04) Algae blooms and irrigation draw-downs make this reservoir hard to fish in the late summer.

LOGAN RIVER: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Clint Robinson reports good success on the Logan dams for 8- to 10-inch rainbows. A few anglers also caught similar-sized browns and brooks. Try using worms, PowerBait and hamburger on any of the three dams.

LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: (August 12) Fishing is good for 10- to 14-inch planters. Try trolling with flatfish with riggers at 25 to 30 feet.

MANTUA RESERVOIR: (August 12) Anglers report good fishing for bass and bluegill.

MIRROR LAKE: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Tyler Scharman provided reports for the following lakes:

Mirror Lake: Fishing is good. Floattubers report good success with nymphs or rooster tail spinners, but they weren't having much success with dry flies. Shore anglers should try PowerBait and worms. One party of shore anglers caught 20 fish in about 5 hours, but others reported slow fishing. On the whole, everyone was catching a few fish, primarily rainbows, albinos or the occasional tiger trout.

Moosehorn Lake: Fishing pressure is light. Shore anglers report good results for rainbows and tiger trout with a bubble and a worm.

Smith Morehouse Reservoir: Fishing is good with PowerBait and worms.

Trial Lake: There is plenty of shoreline to fish, and anglers are having success catching rainbows was using a bubble and green PowerBait. A few anglers, who were using spinners and flies, reported slow fishing.

Washington Lake: Fishing is good. The campground was full and the lake had a lot of people out in canoes, but there is plenty of shoreline to fish. Try fishing in the morning with rainbow PowerBait, salmon eggs and worms. Anglers were catching rainbows, brook trout and albinos on almost anything they tried. Fishing slows down in the middle of the day.

NEWTON RESERVOIR: (August 12) Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports slow fishing for bass and perch.

OGDEN RIVER: (August 12) Biologist Ben Nadolski reports very good fishing.

PINEVIEW RESERVOIR: (August 12) Fishing is slow, although some anglers have reported success for crappie. Try looking for crappie near fallen trees or other structures.

PORCUPINE RESERVOIR: (August 12) Dedicated Hunter Clint Robinson reports that the water level is quite low, which is limiting the number of fishing spots along the shore. Try trolling with needlefish, wedding rings or worms when temperatures are at their lowest. Note: Anglers report that kokanee are starting to change color. Porcupine Reservoir, and upstream from Porcupine Reservoir, are closed to the possession of kokanee salmon with any red color from Aug. 15 until 6 a.m. on Saturday, September 25.

ROCKPORT RESERVOIR: (August 12) Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports slow fishing and moderate fishing pressure. Try PowerBait and worms, or try targeting bass with small jigs around the reservoir.

WEBER RIVER: (August 12) Biologist Paul Thompson reports fair fishing, with anglers finding the best success between Echo and Rockport. Fly anglers have had the best success fishing the nymph near the bottom of the pools.

WILLARD BAY RESERVOIR: (August 12) Sergeant Mitch Lane reports fair fishing. Catfishing is picking up; anglers report success from the shore and boats with traditional catfish baits. Anglers are catching a few perch and crappie, but not many wipers.

NORTHEASTERN REPORT:

BIG SANDWASH RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report fair to good fishing from boats and along the shoreline. They're catching rainbows and both species of bass. If you're after bass, try flipping jigs into the rocks and any submerged vegetation. Trout baits and either small fish/crawfish-colored lures or brightly colored, flashy lures are working for trout. The best times to fish for trout are early morning and later in the evening. You can access the reservoir from the boat ramp and from a new public-access point on the northeast corner.

BROUGH RESERVOIR: (August 11) Fishing has been slow along the shoreline and from float tubes and small boats. Try fishing in the morning and late in the afternoon/evening. With the warm water, proper catch-and-release techniques are critical. Use a strong-enough pole, line and leader to bring the fish in quickly, and then keep the entire fish in the water while removing the hook. Barbless hooks and rubber nets make it much easier to remove flies and lures. Fish that you can land, disengage and release quickly are much more likely to survive. Tired fish and fish exposed to the air may swim away, but they are much more likely to die a few days after release.

BROWNE LAKE: (August 11) Anglers report slow fishing most of the time. Try brightly colored lures, match flies to the latest insect hatches or use trout baits such as a worm-and-marshmallow combination or some of the new commercial baits. Watch out for storms — the weather can change very quickly in the Uinta Mountains.

BULLOCK RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report fair fishing for bass and bullheads. They're also catching the occasional tiger muskie.

CALDER RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report fair catch rates from the shore and slightly better fishing from float tubes and small boats. Try using large, terrestrial flies or minnow/leech imitations. You'll also have success with small, brightly colored spoons or fish-imitation lures. The reservoir has special catch-and-release regulations. You must use flies and lures only — bait is not allowed. See the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details. With the warm water, proper catch-and-release techniques are critical. Use a strong-enough pole, line and leader to bring the fish in quickly, and then keep the entire fish in the water while removing the hook. Barbless hooks and rubber nets make it much easier to remove flies and lures. Fish that you can land, disengage and release quickly are much more likely to survive. Tired fish and fish exposed to the air may swim away, but they are much more likely to die a few days after release.

COTTONWOOD RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report catching a few tiger muskie but not any keepers. Anglers have also caught some smallmouth bass. Fishing is fair to good for black bullhead, which are large enough to provide a nice meal.

CROUSE RESERVOIR: (August 11) The water level is extremely low. Although there hasn't been any proof of a summer-kill, there don't appear to be many fish alive in the reservoir.

CURRANT CREEK RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report fair to good fishing for both tiger and cutthroat trout. The tiger trout (a hybrid of brown and brook trout) that were stocked last year are now about 12 inches long. The area has received rain, so watch for muddy conditions that could limit access.

EAST PARK RESERVOIR: (August 11) You'll find fair to good fishing for rainbows and brook trout. The reservoir is accessible, although the road was somewhat muddy after recent storms. The boat ramp is open, and it's easy to launch small boats.

FLAMING GORGE: (August 11) You'll find fair to good fishing for most species:

Lake trout: Lake trout fishing has been fair. Most of the fish reported have been deep, around 60 to 90 feet, but there have been a few reports of fish much higher in the water column. Anglers recommend various techniques; some have success jigging while others prefer trolling. Everyone agrees that if you can find a school, the hits will be fast and light. A good line (fluorocarbon or braid) helps you feel the strike and get a good hook-set when jigging. You can help the Flaming Gorge fishery by harvesting a limit of smaller lake trout. The limit is eight fish, with one over 28 inches.

Kokanee salmon: Kokanee fishing is fair to good if you can locate a school. Water temperatures at the surface are too warm, so fish about 60 feet down. Although the DWR has stocked millions of kokanee over the last few years, the population remains low due to predation by lake trout and burbot. Anglers need to harvest small lake trout and burbot to reduce their impact on kokanee.

Rainbow trout: Anglers report good fishing from the shoreline and from boats. A boat is essential to access most of the reservoir; however, there is shore fishing near the visitors center (by the dam) and by the boat ramps. Fish are mostly deeper but can still be found close to the shoreline. Look for schools near cliffs, points and submerged ridges.

Smallmouth bass: Bass fishing has been slower than normal, but you can still find fair to good fishing. The fish are deeper this year because spring and summer rainstorms added a few feet of water above the shallow water where they typically spawn. The larger fish are dropping down to the 20-foot range. The cool spring also put them a few weeks behind their normal schedule.

Burbot: To catch burbot, try targeting rocky points and cliffs near the main channel, at depths from 10–50 feet. Use just about anything that glows (e.g., spoons, tube jigs, curly-tailed jigs or minnow jigs) and tip your lure with some type of bait. Place your baits close to the bottom and recharge the glow frequently. It is common to catch a fish immediately after re-glowing and dropping a lure. Burbot hit during the day, but they become more active during the twilight hours. You'll help the Flaming Gorge fishery by harvesting as many burbot as possible. There is no limit on burbot.

GREEN RIVER BELOW FLAMING GORGE DAM: (August 11) The cicada hatch is slowing down, and grasshoppers are out in full force. Anglers report good fishing. On windy days, anglers who use lures have been more successful because it's easier for them to cast. Try Rapalas (floating, countdown and husky jerk); spinners; spoons; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and plastic jigs. Anglers who fish with flies should try a large terrestrial — like a cicada or grasshopper — or watch for hatches and change flies accordingly.

LONG PARK RESERVOIR: (August 11) Fishing from shore and boats has been good, especially near the inlet. A worm-and-marshmallow combination has been anglers' preferred bait, followed by bright shiny lures and a variety of dry flies.

MATT WARNER: (August 11) Anglers report fair to good fishing, which varies depending on the time of day and weather conditions. You'll find the best fishing during the cooler hours. Just about everything has been working, including common trout baits, flies and lures. Fishing is good from the shore, small boats and float tubes.

MOOSE POND: (August 11) Anglers report good fishing. The pond is stocked with catchable-sized fish from Utah hatcheries.

PELICAN LAKE: (August 11) Fishing has been good, especially when the wind is calm. Anglers may find some bass and bluegill in the shallows, but most have moved into deeper water. Note: The DWR is monitoring this lake for the presence of invasive mussels. Before and after boating, be sure to clean, drain and dry boats, fishing gear or other equipment exposed to water (like decoys, waders, rubber boots and fish finders).

RED FLEET RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows, bass and bluegill, and they are beginning to figure out how to catch walleye. Recent surveys showed an abundance of illegally introduced walleye in the nets. These fish represented several age classes, with some over six pounds. Red Fleet has no limit on walleye, and all walleye must be killed and removed — no catch and release allowed. Note: The new washing station is up and running. Be sure to clean, drain and dry any equipment or gear used in the water, including boats, jet skis, pull-behind floats, skis, kneeboards, fishing gear and other damp equipment.

SHEEP CREEK LAKE: (August 11) Fishing has been slow to fair. As the summer progresses, it's getting more difficult to find places to cast without interference from weeds. Float tubes and small boats (like a canoe or float tube) make it easier to locate weed-free areas.

SPIRIT LAKE: (August 11) Fishing has been good from shore and from small boats like canoes and float tubes. Commercial trout baits, worm-and-marshmallow combinations and a wide variety of small flashy lures and flies are all working well. Remember that the fish in high mountain lakes can often be finicky. If one bait, lure or fly doesn't work, just switch to another.

STARVATION RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows and perch, and fair fishing for bass and walleye. Check out the rocky points, inlets and shallow bays. Try fishing parallel and close to the shoreline in the early morning and evening. Big fish often cruise the shore looking for newly hatched fry and terrestrial insects washed in by the waves.

STEINAKER RESERVOIR: (August 11) Anglers report good fishing for rainbows, bass and bluegill. You'll do equally well fishing with baits and lures from the shoreline or from boats. Bass and bluegill may be in the shallows or in water up to 25 feet deep. More than 500 tagged rainbow trout have been stocked for the Family Fishing Event — see the posters at Steinaker and local businesses for details. Also, approximately 13,000 albino rainbows were stocked last fall, so do not be surprised if you catch a very pale fish with pink eyes.

SOUTHERN REPORT

BAKER RESERVOIR: (August 11) Warm water and low oxygen have led to a partial fish kill at Baker. Numerous dead rainbows and browns were observed. However, these numbers do not indicate a complete kill of the reservoir. Fishing will be slow until water temps cool this fall.

BARKER RESERVOIRS (NORTH CREEK LAKES): (August 11) Fishing pressure is moderate. Rainbows were stocked in Barker and Lower Barker. Fishing is fair to good at most lakes. Some of the best tactics for Boulder Mountain include marabou jigs, streamers, flashy lures and spinners, natural baits like night crawlers, and dry flies during morning and evening hatches. A float tube can be helpful in covering more water, but is more likely to spook fish in shallow lakes. Don't overlook the shoreline—many fish will cruise fairly shallow when feeding. Be prepared to try multiple tactics until you find what works best.

BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: (August 11) Conservation officer Brent Farnsworth reports: All lakes still have good water levels, but Three-Creeks Reservoir is dropping due to irrigation releases. Water will be gone from Three-Creeks by the end of the summer. The lakes have received continual stocking with catchable rainbow trout. Fishing pressure has been moderate to heavy with most pressure coming on weekends. Fishing pressure has subsided since the July 24th weekend. Fishing has been fair to good. Most anglers are using PowerBait or worms. For faster fishing, use a dry fly on the surface in the late evening hours when fish are rising.

BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: (August 11) Flows are stable due to controlled releases from the reservoir.

BEAVER RIVER, UPPER: (August 11) Flows are low and clear. Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of bait, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective.

BOULDER MOUNTAIN: (August 11) Good fishing can be found in most areas. The key is to try several tactics and different lakes until you find good fishing. Some of the more shallow lakes on the mountain have experienced some winterkill. Some of the best tactics for Boulder Mountain include marabou jigs, streamers, flashy lures and spinners, natural baits like night crawlers and dry flies during morning and evening hatches. Circle Valley anglers in Circleville report good success on damsel patterns, both dries and size-12 nymphs. A float tube can be helpful in covering more water, but is more likely to spook fish in shallow lakes. Don't overlook the shoreline—many fish will cruise fairly shallow when feeding.

CLEAR CREEK: (August 11) Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of bait, lures, and flies. Circle Valley Anglers in Circleville report they have the majority of success using elk hair caddis, parachute hoppers and yellow stimulators— all in size 16. Our nymph selection is size-16 beadhead caddis pupa and pheasant tail.

CORN CREEK: (August 11) Flows are low and clear. Brown trout are abundant and will hit a variety of bait, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective. Catchable-sized rainbows were stocked near the campground. Fishing for rainbows was good in Chalk Creek using worms.

DUCK CREEK POND / ASPEN MIRROR LAKE: (August 11) Catchable-sized rainbows were stocked and fishing is fair to good. Moderate to heavy fishing pressure. Marshmallows and silver lures have produced best lately.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER IN KINGSTON CANYON: (August 11) Flows are high and a little turbid from irrigation releases, however the river is still fishable. Circle Valley Anglers in Circleville report a lot of people stop fishing Kingston Canyon when flows increase but flows have been pretty stable this summer. It is possible to land nice-sized fish using olive and brown wooly buggers in size 4 and 6 and also a variety of sculpin imitations.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER, BLACK CANYON: (August 11) Circle Valley Anglers in Circleville report their prize fly for this time of year in Black Canyon is a size 16 beadhead caddis pupa either as a dropper or dead drifted alone. Other good choices for summer are size 16 elk hair caddis, X Caddis, pale morning dun emerger and size 14 tan parachute hoppers. The best nymphs in Black Canyon are size 14 prince, size 14 and 16 pheasant tail and size 16 caddis larva.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER, UPPER: (August 11) Flows are low and clear. Small trout are abundant and will hit a variety of bait, lures and flies. Flashy spinners and nymphs can be particularly effective.

FISH LAKE: (August 11) Pressure has decreased lately. Trolling for rainbows is the main attraction at Fish Lake in the summer. Pop gear and worm is the most popular setup, though Rapalas and other flashy lures can also be effective. A few splake are also caught while trolling. Jigging for splake has slowed down as fish have gone deep and scattered. Perch action is fairly fast jigging in 15 to 20 feet.

FORSYTH RESERVOIR: (August 11) Fishing is slow.

FREMONT RIVER: (August 11) Flows above Mill Meadow are a little murky but still fishable. One report of good success for small browns with spinners.

GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: (August 11) Largemouth bass were restocked in 2009 and got off a very successful spawn. Lots of small fish will be available this year, up to 10 inches. Don't plan on targeting the large brood fish, there are not many of them.

GUNNISON BEND RESERVOIR: (August 11) Conservation officer Kody Jones reports fishing for catfish, bass and bluegill is very good right now at both DMAD and Gunnison Bend. Fishing for catfish is best in the evening hours. Fishermen are reporting success with worms and chicken liver. Fishing for bluegill and bass has been good on jigs and worms.

IRON COUNTY COMMUNITY FISHERIES: (August 11) Catfish were stocked in Parowan Pond and Leigh Hill Reservoir. Pressure has been very heavy at Leigh Hill. Rainbow trout and catfish are the main attraction, though a few anglers have also caught bluegill and largemouth bass.

JOHNSON RESERVOIR: (July 29) Fishing for tiger muskies could pick up at any time, especially if the water clears up. Try casting or trolling large lures near weeds.

KOLOB RESERVOIR: (July 29) New regulations are in place at Kolob in 2010: The trout limit is two fish smaller than 15 inches or longer than 22 inches. All fish between 15 and 22 inches must be released. Fishing with bait is allowed from May 15 to Sept. 11. Fishing is slow to fair.

KOOSHAREM RESERVOIR: (August 11) Little fishing pressure.

LOWER BOWNS RESERVOIR: (August 11) Good success reported for rainbows with wooly buggers and PowerBait. Fast action with dry flies during evening midge hatches.

MAMMOTH CREEK: (August 11) Circle Valley Anglers in Circleville report fishing has been very good this summer with pale morning dun emergers and dries, along with elk hair caddis and X Caddis. These are all in size 16. Also try parachute or Dave's hoppers in size 14. Nymphs always produce on Mammoth dead drifted with an indicator. Pheasant tails, zebra midges a