Utah Fishing & Outdoors Report

There's plenty of good fishing around right now - something for every interest and style

On the Green River, cicada are now showing up and that usually foreshadows some of the best fly fishing of the year. Big trout gobble up the big bugs, and they aren’t picky about taking imitations. Read Dennis Breer’s report for details.

On the Lower Provo, flows are up and that is hindering fishing. The Middle is fishing well, with drakes and small golden stonefly nymphs showing up. The next few weeks should bring incredible fly fishing on the Middle Provo. Read Steve Schmidt’s report for details.

Lake Powell has very good fishing for a multitude of species. Here’s some advise from Wayne Gustaveson, DWR’s Lake Powell project leader: "Water temperature is now firmly affixed in the 60's which is the ultimate temperature range for the best spring fishing. May is the best time of year to catch a wide variety of fish. Use your favorite lure or technique. You will catch fish and have a great time." Read Wayne’s full report.

At Pineview, crappie are active and tiger muskie are following them around. This is a great time to fish for the toothy predators. Here’s a new report with good info and some impressive photos.

Interesting trip report and discussion about management of Blacksmith Fork, one of Utah’s Blue Ribbon trout stream. The author found a good hatch, but didn’t see fish rising. Says the Blue Ribbon program is a farce.

Fish Lake yielded a 26.9 pound lake trout on April 28. See >photos and a description here.

Mantua Reservoir has been good for nice largemouth. Here’s a photo of a beauty.

Utah Lake is very good for channel catfish. Can be good for crappie and white bass if you find the right spots.

DWR Hotspots Report
DWR lists these waters as hot:
- East Canyon Reservoir for trout
- Matt Warner Reservoir for trout
- Steinaker Reservoir for trout, bass and bluegill
- Otter Creek Reservoir for trout
- Enterprise Reservoir for trout, bass
- Lake Powell for bass, striped bass, walleye and catfish

Many waters are listed as good. See DWR's weekly fishing report for details.

Fishing derby for disabled kids, Tuesday, May 8th, at Salem Pond.

Free kokanee fishing seminar Wednesday, May 16, 7 pm at the Midvale at the Sportsman’s. Gary Miralles, owner and guide for Shasta Fishing will share his tips.

Willard Bay cleanup project, Saturday, May 19, 8-11 am at the North Marina.

DWR Articles:
Share your fishing ideas with the DWR
Hunters must apply online
Avoiding bear problems
Spotted frogs placed in high mountain wetlands
Fine imposed for illegal antler possession
Desert Lake waterfowl viewing on May 5

Deseret Morning News Articles
May is great time to fish Flaming Gorge
Ray Grass: Outdoor recreation hot in Utah
Group works to control smallmouth bass, pike
Utah fire outlook is smoky

Salt Lake Tribune Articles
Tight Lines: Contests attract DWR scrutiny
'REEL' Women can learn to fish, shoot, canoe and more
Hike of the week: Upper Corner Canyon Road to Jacobs Ladder Trail - Salt Lake County
The Outsider: Indian Art Market; Waterfowl viewing day
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