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May 29, 2008
May 29, 2008
Fishing Overview
Fishing conditions will improve on our trout streams during the next few weeks, as flows come down and insects become more active. It is very difficult to predict specific conditions on any given water. Talk to the guys in the fly shops; they are on the water every day and will give you the latest information.Provo River flows are down to a more reasonable level and success is up. Steve Schmidt says nymphs will still produce the most consistent fishing but you can also expect to find some Drakes, Sow Bugs, Stoneflies and PMDs mixed with the still emerging Blue Wing Olives. Read his complete report.
Weber River has good fishing between Rockport and Echo reservoirs. Steve says they are seeing good hatches of Mothers Day Caddis.
Green River flows are very high but stable and the river is fishing well. There are some cicada out, and they should start to be a factor, but at this writing other patterns are more effective.
At Lake Powell, the primitive ramp at Hite is now usable, thanks to the rapidly rising lake level. Runoff has made the upper lake muddy and cold and fishing there will be poor until the runoff ends. Still, Hite is a great place to launch if you want to get to the good bass fishing around Good Hope Bay.
At Powell, walleye fishing is at its peak right now. Wayne Gustaveston suggests fishing from them in the murky water along the edge of the main channel. Powell's stripers are easy to find and catch. Smallmouth and largemouth have been displaced by the rising water and so you've got to search to find them; When you find them you can catch a bunch. Ready Wayne's weekly report for details.
Northern Utah waters with bass will start to be more productive now. Fish for them at Deer Creek, Jordanelle, Pineview, Starvation, Flaming Gorge and many other reservoirs.
Strawberry, Scofield, Electric Lake, Otter Creek and many other trout reservoirs are fishing well.
- Utah Lake for catfish, white bass
- Weber River for trout and whitefish
- Yuba Reservoir for perch
- Lake Powell for bass and striped bass
Interesting Post By Anglers
- Lake Powell walleye near Bullfrog- Lake Powell great fishing photo
- Lake Powell you can launch in Farley Canyon
- Utah Lake is great for white bass
- Scofield fishing during stormy weather
- Little Dell is good for cutthroats
- Lost Creek Reservoir yields nice cutt
- Ogden River is good for small trout
- Red Fleet Reservoir may have walleye
- Mantua good for largemouth bass
- Boulder Mountain lakes for Boy Scouts
- East Canyon is producing smallmouth
- Red Creek Reservoir is good for trout
- Flaming Gorge is good for rainbows, kokanee
- Yankee Meadow is fishing well
- Electric Lake is very good for cutthroat
News Articles
DWR- Tiger muskie challenges
- Free Fishing Day, June 7
KUTV
- Yuba Pike
- Yuba History
- Camping At Yuba
- Travel Guide - Muley Twist Canyon
KSL
- ‘Biggest dam wall you'll never see' planned for Willard Bay
Deseret Morning News
- Changes in fishing regulations are being considered by Utah DWR
- Diseases found in other parts of country could hurt tiger-muskie fishing in Utah
- Hunters could get more chances at upland game birds, DWR says
- How to avoid bears
- Ray Grass: Yellowstone teaches us a lesson about bears
- Cyclists are riding for good causes
- Biologists hoping barrier stops fish disease
- Outdoor notes
- S.L. couple found alive in remote Arizona area
- Southern Utah tortoise continues decline
- Study: Humpback whale population rises
- Health officials hope to avoid another crypto outbreak
- Bountiful man stands at the summit of Everest
- Entomologists kept hoppin'
- Skunk chaser accidentally shoots himself in Box Elder County
- Bryce Canyon opens new shuttle building
- Pony Express re-ride slated
Salt Lake Tribune
- Tight lines: Even on free day, it's costly to fish, but the payoff is priceless
- Great Salt Lake, without pesky flies or pungent smell
- Wharton: Visiting Great Salt Lake's 11 fascinating islands is worth the extra effort
- Missing SLC couple found in Grand Canyon
- Bird sighting
- Heading into bear country? Here are tips for playing it safe
- People plus
- Recreation roundup
- Out takes: Give us your best shot
- The outsider
- Noted naturalist offers 2 classes in Ogden
- Ribbon-cutting at Lakeview marks National Trails Day
- Hook shot
- Where is it?
- Wharton: Visiting Great Salt Lake's 11 fascinating islands is worth the extra effort
- Boat rides, tours, fishing seminars at Utah Lake
- On the Great Salt Lake: Smooth sailing (with multimedia)
- Hit the deck without leaving a mark
- Utah 2008 summer and fall events list
- Protecting natural predators reduces reliance on insecticides
- 2008 summer festivals: Cities use any ol' excuse to throw great big parties
- Summer events: Did we miss anything?
- National parks, famous and unfamiliar
- Deal Nears on Ownership of Bear River Refuge
Regional
- Almost Time to Fish Idaho’s Famous Salmon River
- Idaho fish managers scale back chinook salmon forecast
- State sets rare chinook season
- Greys River accessible but isolated
- Flows to be increased on Montana's Bighorn River
- Colorado: fly-fishing capital
- Outdoor Column: Season’s ripe for good fishing
- Fishing fever
- Eagle Lake opener 'excellent'
- Boaters will see changes in regulations
- Saturday serves as unofficial opening of fishing season
- Nesting trumpeter swans delay access to wildlife area
- Wyoming installs more deer underpasses
- Deer survey reaps grim results
- High-tech collars to reveal the secretive behaviors of mountain lions
- Archery hunters to face new requirements
- Northwest Mexico Showdown on Indigenous Fishing Rights
- From hummingbirds to moose, Colorado has 'em. Here's how to find 'em
- Fraser River may see commercial fly-fishing
- NDOW sponsors fly fishing for carp clinic
- Lots of 5-pound rainbows at E. Carson River, Calif.
- NDOW plans giveaway to help promote boating safety
- Fishing for a solution to trout disease
- Woman takes in starving horses
What's New
Western Rivers Annual Fly Fishing Fair, June 7, Salt Lake City. Join their staff and some of fly fishing most knowledgeable anglers for a full day of clinics, demonstrations, prizes and special offers. Details.
Strawberry spring fishing video clip. It's a fun clip and shows the style we'll use to post clips in the future. We plan to do a bunch of fishing clips this summer.
Aaron Webb hiked in the Escalante River area last weekend. He took some great photos of the Calf Creek area.
Free Fishing Day, June 7. This is a day designated by the DWR when residents and non-residents can fish in the waters of Utah without having to purchase a license.
Zion Narrows Service Project, May 31, 8:30 am-4 pm. Enjoy service, adventure, and learning! This 7-mile interpretive hike in the Zion Narrows is an exciting opportunity to experience this dramatic area with a naturalist who will discuss its geology, plants and animals. Much of the walk takes places in the Virgin River and participants should be prepared to get wet and to walk on river rocks using a walking stick. Learn about the power of flash floods to shape the landscape, see hanging gardens, and be awed by the massive vertical slabs of Navajo sandstone that form the canyon. The group will hike to the confluence of Orderville Canyon. During the return trip, participants will perform a brief clean-up in the Narrows to help keep this area primitive. Limited to 11 participants, 16 years and up. Fee $55. Temple of Sianawava shuttle stop in Zion Canyon. More info: 435-772-3262 or 800-635-3959
1st Annual Garfield County Equestrian Trail Ride, May 31. Come join a fun trail riding experience for the whole family. Registration fee is $10 per person or $25 per family. Stalls are available as well as motel and restaurants nearby. We will have more information coming. Triple C Arena, 950 North 50 East, Panguitch, North of town off Hwy 89 More info: Tony Beckstead 435-676-8949
LAGBRAU, June 4-6. Legacy Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Utah. For more info: 801-554-1144 or email lestitus@lagbrau.com.
The 2008 Outdoors Festival-June 6-7. The festival will showcase all things outdoors. Vendors will provide demonstrations and education, live entertainment will go on throughout the festival, and various activities will be available to guests of all ages. Also featuring top-ranked lumberjacks, the world's best speed climbers, and female boom runners competing for a series of ESPN2 will broadcast four 30-minute programs of this event later in the year. 10 am - 8 pm at Thanksgiving Point's Electric Park. Admission: $15 for adults (ages 13+) $10 for children (ages 3-12) $10 for senior citizens (ages 65+)
Rio Women, WITO, June 6-7. Women in the Outdoors events, designed just for women, teach outdoor skills using expert instructors. Want to hike, bike, fish, camp or hunt? Or maybe you're into outdoor photography, bird watching or primitive cooking? Check out a menu of outdoor activities and meet new friends at a Women in the Outdoors event in your area. This is in the Spanish Fork River Camp Ground. Please click link for details and registration. More info: Amie Taylor 801-465-0825
See our events calendar