July 31, 2008
Our larger streams are an exception. Green River continues to fish well. Both wade and float fishermen are doing well. Terrestrials are hot (ants, beetles and hoppers) but PMDs, small stoneflies, and Caddis patterns are also productive. Talk to the guys in the fly shops for up to the minute advice.
On Provo River and other streams, drakes are pretty much done but fishing remains good using PMDs, small stoneflies and Caddis patterns. Hoppers are coming on strong and will provide good action through the fall.
Quality waters in the Yellowstone area are fishing well. Steve Schmidt gives the summary below. Read his complete report.
- Henry's Fork it is quite good
- Madison River has steadied and also is in good shape
- Yellowstone Park, some good customers just returned and had exceptional fishing
- South Fork of the Snake is still high for this time of year, but the fishing is good
Uinta Mountain lakes offer exceptional fishing right now. Take bug repellent because mosquitoes are horrible this year. Boulder Mountain, Skyline Drive and other high areas also offer good action.
In Strawberry and other reservoirs, fish deep during the heat of the day. At this time of year people do well trolling pop gear and a worm or fishing bait near the bottom. You can also find success jigging deep and working flies and lures near inlets and near the surface in the early morning and late evening hours.
Flaming Gorge kokanee fishing often improves in August, as bigger fish begin to school. You need troll or jig deep to catch them.
Lake Powell fishing has become spotty. Hot weather has driven fish deeper and there is plenty of forage, so game fish are harder to find and harder to catch. The upper lake (Hike and the upper San Juan) offer fast fishing but action is pretty slow in other areas. Action will improve in a few weeks, when the shad supply starts to dwindle and air temperatures start to cool.
- Wayne Gustaveson "How to Fish Lake Powell" Seminar
- Hot weather float tube fishing
- Starvation is good for walleye and perch
- Strawberry fishing is spotty
- Strawberry kokanee fishing
- Flaming Gorge kokanee are biting
- Causey Reservoir has nice kokanee
- Uintas Granddaddy Basin has good fishing
- Uintas Trial Lake fishing is slow
- Fish Lake great family trip
- Jordanelle is good for smallmouth
- Price River brown eats hooked small fish
- Green River browns eat hoppers
- Wind Rivers have awesome fishing and scenery
- Upland Game Guidebook available (hunting proclamation)
- Fishing in the Utah's Uinta Mountains - DWR Video
Salt Lake Tribune
- Utah BLM isn't responding to the needs of sportsmen
- Fisherman rescued after being trapped by boulder
- The Creature from Grandpa's Pond captured!
- Hatchery a bonus for local anglers
- Rescuers reach stranded hiker in Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Camp Steiner: Welcome to 'the Holy Grail of camps'
- Wharton: Environment and wildlife suffered under Bush
- Deer feasting in Red Butte Garden may have to be killed
- Hike of the week: Canyon Rim Trail - Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
- Where is it?
- Hook shot
- Bird sighting
- Outtakes: Give us your best shot
- Bouldering championship rolling into SLC
- Upland game hunting guide now available
- Finds: Row down the Jordan
- Recreation roundup
- Mountain goat viewing event (with video)
- Bison advocates aim to seed West with new herds
- The most overhyped summer destinations
- Wildlife officials catch and euthanize S. Utah pond alligator
- Energy development threatens Utah's traditions
- Provo River project a model fix
- Bush proposes rules on oil shale development
- Utah Supreme Court: Use of public waterways includes streambeds
- Senator backs grazing groups being eligible for hunting tags
Provo Daily Herald
- Alligator found in pond in Hurricane
- Farmington Bay a 'fowl' haven for migrating birds
- Supreme Court rules in favor of anglers
- Fish in Highland Glen Park are sick, but safe to eat
KUTV
- Travel Guide - Weber River
- Summer Pistol
- Strawberry River Work
- Archery Fishing
- Swaziland
- Kruger South Africa
- Saving Endangered Animals
- Deer Wander Into Red Butte Garden To Eat Pricey Plants
Deseret Morning News
- Utah anglers doing well in high lakes and deep water
- No snow, no problem: White stuff may be gone, but still plenty to do at Utah resorts
- Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Fishing report: Utah anglers doing well in high lakes and deep water
- Ray Grass: Utah is the place for great travel in summer
- Death doesn't end snake's deadliness
- Climbing walls — Indoor activity is rising in popularity
- Indoor climbing walls
- More than $210,000 in grants will aid in conservation of wildlife and habitat
- Sagebrush thinned to improve feed
Others
- DWR Advises Archery Hunters to Be Prepared
- Utah wildlife officials hunt curious bear in Summit County
Regional
- Colorado could go with flow in Utah
- Wolves making comeback in Oregon
- Wolves back under federal protection
- Wolf hunt season on hold in Northern Rockies
- Look, up in the sky! It’s a…bear?
- Island Park Still Open Despite Bear Concerns
- Grizzly Bears Getting Into Food Prompt Closure In Island Park
- Get Out and Fish: Family Fishing Waters in SE Idaho
- Here come the red fish
- A record summer for returning sockeye
- Hundreds of rare fish headed toward Sawtooth Valley
- Report: Wyoming fish threatened by warming
- Do bighorn sheep roam the Pioneers?
- Sportsmen fight for conservation, wildlife
- Elk refuge offering hunt permits online
- Migrating Fish Barrier should protect Colorado River Cutthroat Trout
- Take the kids fishing before school starts
- Fishing Encourage As Old Dillon Reservoir Is Drained
- Colorado roadless areas deserve as much protection as other states'
- High water brings bites
- Happy fish, but sad fishermen
- Bat takes a fly on W. Carson
- IN THE OUTDOORS: Program luring new fishermen
- 7 Sierra lakes to remove fish to save frogs
Kokanee fishing is improving, and will continue to get better through August as mature fish stage before spawning. Read our how-to article on catching kokanee.
Hunting seasons begin in mid-August (archery deer and elk and some limited entry hunts begin August 16). Take your fishing pole with you on the hunt. When you get tired and bored, relax by a high mountain lake while you catch feisty trout.
Lake Powell Shad Rally North, Sept 19-20 at Stanton Creek (near Bullfrog). Meet other fishermen, share information and food. Socialize. But mostly just fish.
Hellfire, Jul 31 - Aug 3, Wendover. If you would like to see some large rockets fly come to Hellfire. Some of these rockets can weigh more than 100 pounds and can reach altitudes of greater than 20,000 feet AGL. Contact: Steven Anderson, 801-294-9627
Park City Arts Festival, Aug 1-3. More than 200 selected artists, live music, wine & beer gardens, and the Kimball Kids' Corner. Park City's historic Main Street is closed to traffic and open to festival goers! The longest running arts festival in the West and the biggest summer event in Park City. The Kimball is a nonprofit community art center.
Native American Ways Week, Aug 5-9, Wellsville. Native American arts, crafts and life ways are highlighted this week, in addition to our regular activities. Other living history sites are STILL OPEN. Native American Ways Week is EXTRA for the same price. Location: American West Heritage Center, 4025 S Hwy 89-91, Wellsville.
Bear Lake Raspberry Days, Aug 7-9. The harvest of the delicious raspberry crop during August brings tourists from all across the U.S. and the world to sample these succulent treats. Come join in the festivities with craft booths, parade, rodeo and fireworks.
Bailey's Wash Hike, Aug 8, Escalante State Park. Explore a little-known area of the park on a two-mile evening hike at Bailey's Wash. Participants must drive their own vehicles to the trailhead. Meet at the park visitor center. Bring flashlights, water, and a sense of adventure! More information: (435) 826-4466
Amazing Wildlife of Utah, Aug 9, Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway. Information: (435) 654-1791
View mountain goats, Aug. 9, Tushar Mountain east of Beaver. This is a DWR Watchable Wildlife event. DWR will provide equipment needed to view the goats. But you may not need the equipment-at some of the past events, the goats have gotten as close as 35 feet from those viewing them!
CAST for Kids, August 9, Rockport Reservoir. C.A.S.T. for Kids is an all-volunteer fishing and boating event for disabled and disadvantaged children and their families.
Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats raceway, Aug 18-24, 2008. Interesting reports from Speed Week 2006 and Speed Week 2007.
Desperado Dual Endurance Bike Rally, Aug 21-23. Located in the center of Utah's Color Country, this ride follows a spectacular route through the heart of the old west. Traveling on some of this country's most scenic back-roads, you will pass by national parks, historic communities and vistas of the old west; it's almost as if traveling through history itself! Come and experience the old west in real time.
Park City Marathon & Half Marathon, Aug 23-23. Beautiful, challenging and unique Alpine loop course passes over streams on wooden bridges, into Old Town, past ski resorts and other scenic sites. Some smooth gravel paths, no busy streets! Half Marathon is out-and-back on smooth gravel and paved bike paths. Beautiful handmade glass suncatcher finisher awards for everyone, and performance shirts in mens and womens styling.
See our events calendar
- Good Fishing, Dave Webb