Utah Fishing & Outdoors Report

The newspapers are all carrying articles about the hunting seasons, which are expected to be good this year. But fishermen are also finding big game - this is the best time of year to go after trophy fish. Flaming Gorge lake trout are congregating near spawning areas. That makes them easier to find but the big ones are still hard to catch. The next couple weeks will bring your best chance.

Lake trout are also active and catchable at Bear Lake, as are the big cutthroats there. At Strawberry, everyone is catching cutthroats, including some big ones. In terms of number and size of fish, I don't think fishing has ever been better at the 'Berry. Most of our trout waters are good right now.

Lake Powell and Sand Hollow continue to offer very good action for bass; striped bass fishing is still great at Lake Powell.

See DWR's regional fishing reports for info about good fishing all over the state.

DWR Hotspots Report
DWR says these waters offer hot fishing
- Pelican Lake for bluegill and largemouth bass
- Calder Reservoir for rainbows
- Weber River for trout and whitefish
- Lower Bowns Reservoir for rainbows
- Sand Hollow Reservoir for bass and bluegill
- Lake Powell for bass, stripers, walleye, crappie and catfish

Interesting Posts By Anglers
Strawberry, fishing is good all over
Strawberry - misfortune turns into adventure
Strawberry - throw minnow-imitations along shore
Bear Lake is good trolling
Yuba Reservoir Perch
Flaming Gorge is good for lake trout
Lake Powell - hot fishing after dark
Handling fish you intend to release - interesting discussion

New Articles
DWR
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Are you an ethical hunter?

Deseret News
Toddler's body found at Lake Powell
Investigations ordered into wilderness therapy camps in Utah and elsewhere
The deer hunt — Lots of bucks in Utah as the season nears
Deer report: Region-by-region
Good old days for deer in Utah were '50s, '60s
Ski, snowboard school starts Nov. 17
Folks 'gear' up for fishing tackle shows
Deer report: Region-by-region
New fishing rules OK'd for '08 season
Outdoor notes
10 years after wildlife refuge law, critics say areas neglected
NOAA endorses plan for fish recovery in Upper Columbia River
3 wilds groups appeal permit for new coal-fired power plant
Bullfrogs are raising red flags in Utah
Efforts scaled back to find body in Powell
Kennecott center earns environmental award
Bryce Canyon reopens the Navajo Loop Trail
Expect more ducks and elk in '07 hunts
Ray Grass: Shrinking number of native fish is bad sign
Outdoor notes
SUWA wins a round in court
Ruling says BLM acted properly in oil, gas exploration
Prescribed burn forces trail closures
Hardware Ranch Elk Festival

Salt Lake Tribune
East Canyon adds four yurts to roster of accommodations
Western Rivers Flyfisher named Retailer of the Year
Bird sighting
Where is it?
Hike of the week: Great Western Trail to Bald Mountain - East Canyon
Recreation roundup
Hook shot
One board to rule them all
Annual Bison Range Ride and Roundup begins Oct. 24
Outdoors Insider: New potties at Fivemile Pass recreation area
It was a cold, wet opening day for hardy duck hunters (with multimedia)
The Outsider: Elk Festival, free tram rides
Outdoor Notebook: National Ability Center's horse show and more
Tight Lines: Too late for perch regulation to make a difference at Yuba
Rain dampens opening day of duck hunting season
New lake may greet farmers and fishers in southern Utah

KUTV
Autumn Angling At Strawberry Reservoir
How Will The Duck Hunting Be?
Duck Hunting... For Youngsters
State Parks: Sand Hollow
What's The Ideal Temperature For Trout Survival?
Utah Field Guide: Elk
Outdoor Tip: Duck Decoys

Regional
Utah rainbows are returning to Laguna Niguel Lake
Hearing finally set on wilderness bill
Grizzly killed near Priest Lake, Idaho
Training more important than gear for novice fly fisherman