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What's New

Cougars have been spotted in towns a surprising number of times this year. DWR has this new article: Safety in Cougar Country.

Researchers will search for Bigfoot in Utah this weekend. Details.

Tent camping not allowed at Utah campground because of bear danger. Details.

Wild moose removed from Ogden Utah neighborhood. Details.

Heading South
I've got to take some people hiking in Zion Park on Monday - we're doing the famous Subway. Got to do it, it's my job.

Since I'll be down that way I plan to fish Newcastle Reservoir Saturday. It has some trout, smallmouth bass and wipers. Bass and wiper fishing should be pretty good. Wipers are very popular at Willard Bay and I'm anxious to see how they are doing in this southern water.

Fourth of July
Where you going to fish for the upcoming holiday? There will be crowds out. My choice would be Moon Lake in the Uintas. Get away from the crowds and up into the cool mountains.

Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge and Strawberry are also good choices. They are big enough to take the crowds.

I'll spend the Fourth taking photos of the celebrations in Delta and Fillmore, for www.millardcountrytravel.com. Again, that's my job.

Best Bets - Reservoirs
- East Canyon for trout and bass
- Rockport Reservoir
- Uinta Lakes along Hwy 150
- Mirror Lake
- Flaming Gorge for trout and bass
- Red Fleet for trout and bass
- Steinaker for trout and bass
- Starvation for walleye and bass
- Jordanelle for trout and bass
- Utah Lake for catfish
- Scofield Reservoir
- Fish Lake
- Lower Bowns Reservoir
- Otter Creek Reservoir
- Piute Reservoir
- Lake Powell for stripers, smallmouth, pan fish
- Sand Hollow for bass

Events

Heber Valley Pow-Wow and Mountain Man Rendezvous, June 26-28, Soldier Hollow. The popular Heber Valley Pow Wow at Soldier Hollow is once again joined by a Mountain Man Rendezvous. In addition to many dance contests, we will again highlight special sessions where Native American dancers and singers (and Mountain Men) bring their history, culture and skills to the audience. Audience participation includes Q and A, stories, and interpretation. Don't miss this fascinating addition. 435-654-2002

Crossroads of the West Gun Show, June 27-28, South Towne Expo Center.

Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, July 10. Antelope Island State Park will be the venue for the 16th Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride to be held on July 10th at 10:00 pm. This popular non-competitive bike ride is open to participants of all ages and starts at the Antelope Island Marina. The halfway point is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served and prizes (including a new bike from The Biker's Edge) are awarded. The entire route is 22 miles.

See our events calendar

- Good Fishing, Dave Webb

Green River cicadas are out but not in the numbers expected. But big Mormon crickets are also out and providing some good action.

A wide variety of bugs will be found on the streams during the next few weeks. Your arsenal may include Green Drakes, Caddis, Stoneflies, PMDs and other patterns. Check with the guys in the fly shops to learn the best patterns where you want to fish.

Trout fishing is good at most reservoirs. Right now fish are scattered - they can roam freely because water temps are conducive. But temps will warm considerable during the next few weeks and trout will soon move to cooler spots. That often means deeper or toward inlets. Shore fishing will slow as that happens. Enjoy shore fishing now and then prepare to fish deeper as summer progresses.

Lake Powell striper fishing is improving, with topwater boils becoming more consistent. Striper fishing is good now and will get even better over the next few weeks. Smallmouth, catfish, bluegill and other species are also relatively easy to catch.

Uinta Mountain lakes continue to open up. Lakes accessible by vehicle have been stocked and should offer fair to good fishing. You can now hike to some backcountry lakes but trails are muddy and the high passes are not yet open.