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Zions Subway

What's New

Photos from Newcastle and Zion
I have now posted photos from my recent Newcastle Reservoir fishing trip and Zion Park Subway hiking adventure. The photo above shows The Subway. I shot a little video there but haven't had time to edit it.

I've Offended the Nudists
I've received two comments this week from nudists offended because my website has an old article saying it is sad that people get naked in public at the Hot Pots on Fifth Water. That stream has beautiful waterfalls and nice hot springs, but I choose not to take kids there because of the nudists. See my article and their comments. (Sorry, no photos.)

No FishBytes Next Week
I'll on the donor side of a little kidney transplant and so I'll be out of play for a few days. After that I'll have to sit around for a couple weeks as I recover. Well, I can sit around on my boat holding a fishing rod, so I won't be down too long. They say I'm not supposed to lift more than 15 pounds for two weeks. Ok, I'll try hard not to catch anything over that weight limit.

I've been out of balance this spring and summer, doing too much hiking and not enough fishing. I'll repent and do better, getting reacquainted with my boat.

Best Bets
- Causey Reservoir for trout
- Mirror Lake and other Uinta Mountain Lakes
- Pineview for perch and tiger muskie
- Rockport for trout and bass
- Willard for wipers, walleye and catfish
- Strawberry for trout
- Utah Lake for catfish
- Flaming Gorge for rainbows, kokanee, smallmouth and an occasional lake trout
- Steinaker for trout and bass
- Red Fleet for trout and bass
- Electric Lake for trout
- Skyline Drive lakes
- Fish Lake for trout and perch
- Otter Creek for trout
- Piute for trout and bass
- Sand Hollow for bass
- Lake Powell for stripers and bass

Capitol Reef Classic - 2nd Annual High Desert Bike Race, July 17-18. The Capitol Reef Classic Stage Race is an annual event that will challenge the most experienced racer and has also been designed to facilitate the transition from recreational cyclist to the world of competition. This event takes place near Bicknell, one of Utah's best-kept secrets of high desert/alpine terrain. You will enjoy moderate summer temperatures in this beautiful natural setting. Each event is designed to be exciting and challenging for your particular skill level. Phone: 435-425-3331

Wasatch Wildflower Festival, July 17-19. - Enjoy three fabulous days celebrating some of the most beautiful mountain wildflower displays in the Wasatch Mountains. The Festival will host beginner and intermediate wildflower walks for kids and adults. Festivities include live music, children's art, fabulous food, and glorious wildflowers. This event is hosted by the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Alta Community Enrichment and the Snowbird Renaissance Center

15th Annual Llama Fest, July 18, Spanish Fork. Everything pertaining to llamas including booths, exhibits, food, live entertainment and hands-on learning activities.

See our events calendar

- Good Fishing, Dave Webb

Some quality streams open this Saturday. Other good streams have been open but are lesser-know. Try places like Upper Fish Creek, The West Fork of the Duchesne, Strawberry River, Antimony Creek and many others.

Trout are moving deeper in our reservoirs. Shore fishing will be less productive now and anglers will need to use techniques that get baits deep. Troll with downriggers or leaded line, use pop gear or still fish deep using baits. Float tubers often do well near inlets (where streams bring in cooler water). The early morning and late evening hours are now the most productive.

Uinta Mountain lakes are mostly accessible - now's the time to get into the high country. Fishing is usually very good in both lakes and streams. Small flies work well, mosquitoes, ants and Renegades are popular patterns. Small lures also work well. If one water is slow, there is usually another option just around the corner.

Lake Powell striper fishing continues to be good and getting better. Surface boils are now common. Action should continue to be good into September. After that, striper fishing may decline but smallmouth fishing will improve. Watch wayneswords.com for the latest information.

Wildfire Season
Part of the West Rim Trail is Zion Park is closed because of a nearby wildlife. Details. For info on fires in Utah see this website. Take care to stay safe and don't contribute to the fire problem.