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May 1, 2008
May 1, 2008
Fishing Overview
Lake Powell continues to offer Utah's hottest fishing - actually perhaps the best fishing in the region. People are catching boatloads of stripers from main channel areas near the dam, points uplake and the backs of canyons. Smallmouth have been stalled a bit by cold weather but should provide excellent action during the next several weeks. Crappie, walleye, bluegill and catfish are also biting well. See wayneswords.com for current information.Green River has good insect hatches, and good fishing to match. Steve Schmidt reports: "Blue Wing Olives, which we've all been waiting for, are now much more consistent. You'll find them in isolated areas on the upper sections of the river and more densely layered as you near Little Hole. Those areas near Little Hole have been the best... It's peaking, however it will probably continue to produce good fishing until we see run-off flows released sometime in the middle of the month." Read Steve's complete report.
Red Creek is pumping mud into the Green River, and that will impact fishing downstream during the next few weeks.
Provo River has been ok, but not great, with Blue Wing Olive, Midges and Skawal Stoneflies hatching. Nymphs produce well fished down near the bottom.
There is also good fly fishing on the Ogden below Pineview and the Weber between the dams. Other streams may be good, but some will be high with runoff. Check with local fly shops for the latest reports.
Pineview crappie are now biting. Go after them using small jigs in weedy areas in fairly shallow water.
Catfish are now active and biting in Utah Lake, Cutler Marsh, Lake Powell and other traditional waters.
Bear Lake now has open water and should be good for cutts and some lake trout.
Most reservoirs now offer good trout fishing, including Jordanelle, Otter Creek, Piute, Minersville, Deer Creek and Rockport. There is plenty of good fishing available so get out and enjoy.
- Utah Lake for catfish, white bass
- Weber River for trout and whitefish
- Strawberry Reservoir for trout
- Yuba Reservoir for perch
- Lake Powell for bass and striped bass
Interesting Post By Anglers
- Utah Lake Tributaries Open- Hyrum Largemouth Bass
- Provo River Fishing Rapalas
- Flaming Gorge Shore Fishing
- Cutler Marsh Hot For Catfish
- Green River Action Is Good
- Lake Powell Stripers Are Fat, Good Fishing
- Lake Powell Stripers Are Smaller But Fatter
- Lake Powell Good For Stripers, Crappie, Walleye
- Willard Bay Has Slow Fishing
- Jordanelle Good For Rainbows
- Ogden River Good For Browns
- Bear Lake Has Open Water
- Deer Creek Good For Rainbows, Slow For Walleye
- Pineview Is Good For Crappie
News Articles
Salt Lake Tribune- On the water: A Utah boating season primer
- Tight lines: Not exactly smooth sailing for me
- Butch Cassidy's mystique enhances jaunt across Utah
- Outdoor notebook: A modern competition with an ancient hunting tool
- Hit the trails, get fit with WVC's walking program
- Outdoor women gather at East Canyon Resort
- Bird sighting
- Abundant layers of snow poised to raise Lake Powell by 50 feet
- Taking out the trash at Lake Powell
- Hook shot
- Where is it?
- Recreation roundup
- Out takes: Give us your best shot
- The outsider: Hawk watch, Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, Mountain Man gathering
- Save fuel costs and enjoy the beauty and variety of Utah's state parks
KUTV
- Three charged in Grand Canyon blaze
- Travel Guide - Pioneer Park St. George
- Fishing With Sterling At Sand Hollow
- Fishing For Bucket Mouths At Quail Creek
- ATV Riding In The Sand Dunes
Deseret Morning News
- Prime catch: Lake Powell reservoir rebounds from drought
- Water levels
- 2 fires on marshes — 1 planned, 1 wild
- Amy Donaldson: Maintaining routine is tough while traveling
- Ray Grass: Building Westminster program tough, rewarding, skier says
- Utah fishing report: A rundown of spring fishing conditions as ice deteriorates
- Outdoor notes
- Passport showcases things to do in Utah Valley
- Feds suspend Bear Lake power plant proposal
- Deadline given on polar bears
- Protection weighed for sage grouse in West's energy areas
- Group clarifies Utah Lake vision
- Inquiry opened into fatal grizzly bear attack during California video shoot
Provo Herald
- Jordanelle ice-off means great trout action
- Scofield State Park hosts fishing tournament
- MICHAEL KEMP AUCTION
Regional
- Wyoming hunt: Bad wildlife management
- Grand Rapids man has passion for fly-tying - Stream trout season off and biting
- Spring Chinook fishing open on the Snake River
- New Idaho and Montana Fly Fishing Packages from ROW Adventures
- River Dance Lodge Named to National Geographic Traveler's 2008
- Fatal spring boating accidents alarm game wardens, boating officials
- Here's the scoop on spring fishing
- Girlfriend Getaways in the Wild West
- Opening of Spinney Mtn. Res. marks the beginning of fishing season
- Fishing to Heal the Wounds of War
- Casting a line: Wounded soldiers enjoy outing at Lewis ponds
- Small fish great for big fun
Teva Mountain Games Calls for Top Fly Anglers to Test Skills
- For a kokanee salmon in local waterways
- DOW to sample fish in Parachute Creek
- Hunting and fishing in Colorado
- Study suggests dams can benefit California salmon runs
- Expert Tips from Fly Fishing Heaven
- Avoid mussel-ing up: Infestation would threaten more than lakes
- Sterile walleye stocking
- End of the spawn doesn't mean bass aren't hungry
- Hunters collect antlers, leave heads intact
- Fatal spring boating accidents alarm game wardens, boating officials
- Welcome to the 2008 fishing season
What's New
Antelope Canyon SafariA friend just got back from a trip through upper and lower Antelope Canyon - the famously photogenic slot canyon near Page. He got some great photos, which you can see here.
Lake Powell Trip
My planned fishing trip to Lake Powell has been delayed - I'll now be going down May 15-17. Fishing should be superb at that time.
Hiking Trails
We've spent considerable time doing contract work to build a database of Utah hiking trails (see them here). We are just finishing up Grand Staircase-Escalante, and that will complete southern Utah. We still need to get photos, and we're now working on northern Utah. A work in progress, but already useful.
Off-Road Expo, April 25-27, South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. This large consumer products show features the latest in 4X4s, ATVs, dirt bikes and other types of off-road equipment. Entertainment includes a team of motorcycle stunt riders inside a Motosphere steel globe.
Moab Photography Symposium, May 1-4, Moab. Annual 4-day gathering of photography enthusiasts to hear keynote and feature speakers, to share vision, to learn new skills and techniques, engage in educational workshops and lastly to engage in warm camaraderie all in the beauty of the Moab area. More info: Bruce Hucko 435-259-4176
Wasatch Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Expo, May 1-3, 2008, at the Gail Miller Conference Center in Sandy. Sponsored by the Stonefly Society, Cache Anglers, and Utah Trout Unlimited.
Lake Powell SHAD Rally South, May 15-17. Fish and socialize on the south end of the lake.
Great Salt Lake Bird Festival will run May 15-19, at various locations around northern Utah. Special guest speaker is Rosalie Winard, author of the new book Wild Birds of the American Wetlands. The festival offers guided birding field trips, including behind-the-gates tours to several places normally closed to the public. There will also be a dinner, booths with vendors, food, art and youth programs. Get a festival booklet at the Davis County Community and Economic Development office. Some tours fill up so register early.
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