BENCHES POND: (August 24) Many of the lakes you’ll find along Skyline Drive in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, including Benches Pond, have been stocked with catchable rainbow trout this week. Anglers report fishing as fair to hot, depending on the time of day.
BOULGER RESERVOIR: (August 24) Many of the lakes you’ll find along Skyline Drive in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, including Boulger Reservoir, have been stocked with catchable rainbow trout this week. Anglers report fishing as fair to hot, depending on the time of day.
CARBON COUNTY COMMUNITY FISHING POND: (September 01) Rainbow trout and bluegill are biting reliably throughout the day on nightcrawlers and PowerBait. The pond was stocked with wiper on May 12 and with rainbow trout on Aug. 10.
COLORADO RIVER: (September 01) Anglers report great fishing throughout Utah’s stretch of the Colorado River. Catfish are responding especially well to chicken livers.
DUCK FORK RESERVOIR: (August 24) As of Aug. 12, fishing was good at the reservoir. Most fish were caught along the dam or near the tributary flow from kick boats. Cutthroats were hitting dry flies, and tiger trout were caught on scuds with sink tip line. Duck Fork Reservoir was stocked with cutthroat trout on July 19.
ELECTRIC LAKE: (August 24) Anglers are catching a lot of cutthroat trout bait fishing, using a dead shiner. Anglers are also catching several large tiger trout trolling spoons along the rocky shorelines. Electric Lake was stocked with tiger trout on June 15.
GIGLIOTTI POND: (August 24) On Aug. 18, rainbow trout were plentiful and responding quickly to nightcrawlers. Anglers were catching 12-inch-plus rainbows on worms. Anglers are also catching largemouth bass on a bluegill imitation lure. Gigliotti Pond was stocked with rainbow trout on July 11.
HUNTINGTON CREEK: (August 24) Fishing at Huntington Creek is great at dusk and fair at dawn, mostly within the 1/4-mile stretch below Electric Lake. Anglers are catching 14- to 17-inch browns, mostly on streamers. Huntington Creek was stocked with cutthroat trout on July 19.
HUNTINGTON NORTH RESERVOIR: (August 24) Wiper fishing continues to produce good-sized fish at Huntington North. Fishing pressure has slowed down a bit in the past few weeks, however anglers are still catching wipers. Huntington North Reservoir was stocked with wipers on July 16.
HUNTINGTON RESERVOIR: (August 24) On Aug. 4, tiger trout between 13 inches and 19 inches were biting on size 6–8 bead head buggers and leech patterns in darker colors. Almost all were outside of casting distance from shore. There were some flying ants and midges on the water, and fish were feeding on them. The best fishing happens in the afternoon. Huntington Reservoir was stocked with tiger trout on June 15.
JOES VALLEY RESERVOIR: (August 24) The tiger muskie fishing has slowed down a little, but some anglers are still catching fish. Fishing crankbaits along the shoreline early in the morning has been working best. Watch for tiger muskie chasing chubs on the surface during the afternoon. Top water plugs are recommended for surfacing fish. Joes Valley Reservoir was stocked with tiger muskie on April 26.
LA SAL MOUNTAINS: (August 24) The water is off-color. Those using nightcrawlers and PowerBait report slow fishing, and anglers using a Jake’s Spin-O-Lure (silver with red dots) report hot fishing. Anglers are catching their limits in only a couple of hours.
LOWER GREEN RIVER: (August 24) The Green River is running muddy, and fishing is slow to fair. Traditional baits, chicken livers, stink baits and nightcrawlers still work.
PETES HOLE: (August 24) Many of the lakes you’ll find along Skyline Drive in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, including Petes Hole, have been stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout this week. Fishing ranges from fair to hot, depending on the time of day.
SCOFIELD RESERVOIR: (September 01) The Southeast Utah Health Department has closed recreational access to Scofield Reservoir until further notice. There is an ongoing algal bloom that may pose health risks to the public and animals.
WILLOW LAKE: (September 01) Fishing at Willow Lake has been good, especially with flies after dusk. Anglers say that black leeches or renegades have been the most effective at attracting rainbow and tiger trout. The lake was stocked with tiger trout on July 27 and with rainbow trout on Aug. 4.
WRIGLEY SPRINGS RESERVOIR: (September 01) Anglers have reported success using silver Kastmaster lures and gold spoon lures. PowerBait has also been effective. Primary catches include rainbow and tiger trout. Wrigley Springs Reservoir was stocked with tiger trout on July 27 and with rainbow trout on Aug. 4.