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Thursday, April 1
The photo above shows Perry Bunderson with a 9 pound tiger trout he caught on March 25 at Nine Mile Reservoir. Details.
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DWR has this good info explaining changes resulting from H.B. 141, bill that restricts stream access, which Governor Herbert just signed.
More wilderness could be designated in Utah soon. Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, is pushing a compromise agreement called the Wasatch Wilderness and Watershed Protection Act. Details.
Utah Wildlife Board approves an increase in big game permits. Details.
Wildlife Board also approves new elk plan. Details.
National Park Week will be April 17-25. The will be no entrance fees during that week at all 392 US national park properties. Details.
- Dave
Blue Wings are now out on the Green and Provo rivers, and they like stormy weather. Midges are also prolific and providing good fishing. There are a few Skwala stoneflies around but they prefer sunny weather. The Weber has been fishing better than normal for this time of year. It is mostly midges and nymphs, but you may see some BWOs.
Otter Creek, Piute, Minersville and numerous small waters should now be ice free and offer good trout fishing. Note the photo at top right, showing a 9 pound tiger trout caught by Perry Bunderson on March 25 at Nine Mile Reservoir.
For the bass and walleye, bide your time and fish when conditions are favorable.
Lake Powell spring smallmouth and largemouth fishing should peak in lake April or early May. Striped bass and walleye fishing will steadily improve this month and peak in May. Crappie and bluegill action should also be very good. Fishing will slow a bit as the heat of summer sets in, and then striper fishing will become red hot in July and August when the fish boil on the surface.
Sand Hollow should offer very good largemouth bass fishing during the next few weeks.
- All the excitement of catching a big carp
- How to handle large bass without injuring them
- Lake Powell - should we harvest big striped bass?
- Lake trout, fishing for them from a float tube
- Deer Creek Reservoir ice is floating, will be gone soon
- Great river and stream fishing
- Nine-pound tiger trout caught in Nine Mile Reservoir
- Mountain goat viewing
- Watch sage-grouse
- Elk plan approved
- More big game hunting permits
Deseret News
- Gov. Herbert signs bill restricting access to streams on private property
- Report details climate change dangers to Utah's migratory birds
- Forest Service gives approval for Bonneville Shoreline Trail
- Falling rocks close part of Bryce Canyon trail
- Environmental groups cheer BLM settlement
- Hike of the week: Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Coyote Hollow Trailhead
- Snowmobile trail grooming season ends
- REI presents classes on hiking, biking basics
- Bird walk Saturday in Layton
- Zion shuttles begin operating Thursday
Salt Lake Tribune
- Thousands set to enjoy Easter outdoor activities across state
- Governor signs contentious stream access bill
- Herbert has family ties with stream bill proponents
- As sage grouse strut their stuff, debate over future rages
- Ranchers want bison herds culled in Henry Mountains
- Brian Head Resort for sale, but who will buy?
- Drilling deal sets new rules on sensitive lands
- Ranchers want bison herds culled in Henry Mountains
- Legacy trail upkeep debated
- Cross country skiing: There's still snow in Bryce Canyon
- Bikeable SLC on the horizon
Other
- Citizens groups propose bridge-less Utah Lake
- Thy wife and thy fly rod. . .and Utah’s fishing ban
- Southern Utah Inspires Local Photographer
- Utah's Resorts Offer Summer Hiking, Biking, Entertainment
- Compromise may lead to more official wilderness in Utah
Regional
- Fishing is busting loose – it’s time to get out
- Reel thrills: Fish are whoppers, not the tales
- Idaho Fish and Game stock rainbow trout
- IDFG seeking comment on fishing rules
- IN THE OUTDOORS: By any name, crappie are fish for all anglers
- Idaho's Wolf Season Ends; Officials Pleased With It
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $1 Million to States For Wolf Livestock Compensation Project
- Dry Bed Canal fishing begins
- Idaho State University fisheries scientists study effects of global warming on trout; young fish could be susceptible
- Debate centers on water project
- Commission plans trout stocking
- Another Good Turkey Hunting Season Forecast
- Judge sentences moose poachers
- Yellowstone seeks comments on protecting native fish
- Apology to people, G&F
- Area waters freshly stocked with trout
- Game department to require boat stickers
- Myhre: When ice goes out it's spinnerbait time
- GOCO grant targets Poudre River Trail extension
- Deeter: Some Dams Are Better Than Others