• Lake Powell
It is peak time to fish for the Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass as they get ready to spawn. Try spinner and chatter baits, lippless crankbaits, and jerk baits in whte and shad tones. Colors with chartreuse highlights in stained water work well. skirted jigs with trailers, hula grubs, and a variety of plastics in a range of colors. Translucent colors are often better in clear water. Try a brighter colored jig or bait that you can see well on the bottom to help target bedded fish. Look for Crappie on the outer edges of submerged brush or flooded trees, or suspended adjacent to flat spawning areas. Stripers and Walleye should be on main lake points and humps, trolling shad colored crank and swimbaits should produce fish.
• Strawberry Reservoir
The main lake is still frozen but some of the edges are starting to open up. Look for water with a little more depth to it, cast as close to the ice edge as possible. Throw black/brown leeches, black or white buggers, marabou jigs, swimbaits and tube jigs. Once the ice goes it will be off quick, call us for the most updated report.
• Weber River
Really good nymph action right now for Whiteys, Browns, and Cutthroat. Size 12 stonefly nmyphs, sow bugs in a size 14 or 16, and purple Psycho Princes in size 12 would all be good options to tie on your line. There are very few risers but if you want to throw a dry try a midge in sizes 18 to 22.
• Middle Provo
The river is fishing well on a variety of different bugs. The Blue Winged Olives are still coming off in sizes ranging from 18-20's, as well as Midges also in sizes 18-22. There have been a few sightings of Caddis coming off but it is still a little early, try a tan Elk Hair Caddis in size 14 or 16. We have also had some reports of a few Skwala hatching so bring some big bugs and give them a shot, size 10 yellow Stimulators should work well. As for the nymphs Blue Winged Olives, Stoneflys, Midges, and some Caddis all sizes corresponding to their dry equivalent.
• Lower Provo
The Lower hasn't changed much in the past week. Still plan on throwing a majority of Blue Winged Olives and Midges in both dry and nymph form depending on your prefered method. If you want to change things up a bit throw on a Stonefly nymph or a Sow bug.
• Starvation/Rockport
We have been getting good reports from Starvation for both the trout and bass. We have also been getting reports of people getting into trout at Rockport. On both bodies of water the reports have been powerbait, the salmon egg scent in particular, to target the trout. You could also throw dark colored tube jigs, or even some suspending crankpaits. If you are looking to target the bass at Starvation try a deep diving crankbait in a shad or trout color over some deeper water.
• Green River
The flows on the Green have been low an steady, not much fluctuation. Blue Wings and streamers have been fishing well. Try the Cheech Leech, or a Granato's Chubby Muffin in the brown trout color.
• Scofield Reservoir
The lake is opeing up and now is the time to go hit it. Fish should be hitting on dark colored streamers such as a black leech or a brown bugger. If you want to throw gear tie on a dark tube jig or a rainbow or shad colored Lucky Craft Pointer 78. Powerbait in the salmon egg scent has also been a good option if you want to just cast out some bait and relax while you wait for a hit.
• We are always interested in the latest hottest reports, if you have been out fishing recently call us up and give us the news. The number here is (801) 272-8808
April 24, 2013
- Lake Powell
- Strawberry Reservoir
- Weber River
- Middle Provo
- Lower Provo
- Starvation/Rockport
- Green River
- Scofield Reservoir
We are always interested in the latest hottest reports, if you have been out fishing recently call us up and give us the news. The number here is (801) 272-8808
April 18th, 2013
• Utah Lake
The walleye are spawning at both Utah Lake and Willard Bay, throw into rocky structure near the inlets. The bait of choice is curly tail jigs in the wally world or june bug colors. Rapala Husky Jerks or Lucky Craft lures are also working well.
• Middle Provo River
Great dry fly fishing between noon and four P.M. The blue winged olives are hatching, and fish are feeding on them regularly, try throwing the Blue Ribbon Cripple in a size 18 or a sparkle dun. Midges are still around and fishing well. For nymphing, blue winged olive nymphs and emergers are working well in size 18. The Pocket Water Baetis and BTS Baetis in #18-20 are some good options. With the snow melting and the water levels rising a San Juan Worm is a good anchor fly.
• Lower Provo River
Good fishing with both nymphs and dries. In the morning try throwing some Juju Baetis and Barr's Blue Wing emergers in #18-20. In the afternoon to evening the blue winged olives have been hatching and fish have been feeding on top. For dries, the Blue Winged Olive Vis-A-Dun in #16-18 or Blue Wing Cripples are good options. Sow Bugs in a size 16 and smaller midges will still produce some good fish.
• Weber River
Fishing has been decent between the reservoirs. The water is still fairly low and fluctuating. Mainly nymphing, not much sign of dry fly fishing as of yet. Sow Bugs in #14-16, baetis nymphs, #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs, or other attractor flies such as San Juan Worms are all good patterns.
• Strawberry Reservoir
The majority of the reservoir is still frozen but there are a few edges beginning to open up. Try stripping in a black/brown leeches with a fly rod or black Marabou Jigs with a spinning rod along any open edge that you can find. Anticipate the ice coming off reasonably fast in the next week or two. Give us a call for more updated ice off reports.
• Deer Creek
Ice is off the entire reservoir and fishing well towards the Provo River inlet. Use Jakes Spin-A-Lures, garlic-scented power bait, and black tube jigs. With a fly rod, Crystal Killers, Purple or Black Buggers, or Hot Head Wooly Buggers (black with chartreuse head) have been fishing well.
• Starvation Reservoir
Good trout fishing with power bait and tube jigs. Dark colored streamers or leeches would be a good choice on the fly rod. Smallmouth fishing has been good with deep diving plugs. Try fishing Rabbit Gultch for best results.
• Green River
Really good fishing the B section with blue winged olives and small baetis or midge patterns. The A section is starting to pick up. Streamer fishing has been good on both sections with either a black or tan Peanut Envy. Try nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges or blue wing olive emergers.
• Scofield Reservoir
The reservoir is now ice free. Fishing from the shore has been decent. Try Red Crystal Killers or other dark colored streamers. Suspending jerk baits have been good for the tiger and cutthroat trout. Marabou jigs and tube jigs will also produce fish.
The walleye are spawning at both Utah Lake and Willard Bay, throw into rocky structure near the inlets. The bait of choice is curly tail jigs in the wally world or june bug colors. Rapala Husky Jerks or Lucky Craft lures are also working well.
• Middle Provo River
Great dry fly fishing between noon and four P.M. The blue winged olives are hatching, and fish are feeding on them regularly, try throwing the Blue Ribbon Cripple in a size 18 or a sparkle dun. Midges are still around and fishing well. For nymphing, blue winged olive nymphs and emergers are working well in size 18. The Pocket Water Baetis and BTS Baetis in #18-20 are some good options. With the snow melting and the water levels rising a San Juan Worm is a good anchor fly.
• Lower Provo River
Good fishing with both nymphs and dries. In the morning try throwing some Juju Baetis and Barr's Blue Wing emergers in #18-20. In the afternoon to evening the blue winged olives have been hatching and fish have been feeding on top. For dries, the Blue Winged Olive Vis-A-Dun in #16-18 or Blue Wing Cripples are good options. Sow Bugs in a size 16 and smaller midges will still produce some good fish.
• Weber River
Fishing has been decent between the reservoirs. The water is still fairly low and fluctuating. Mainly nymphing, not much sign of dry fly fishing as of yet. Sow Bugs in #14-16, baetis nymphs, #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs, or other attractor flies such as San Juan Worms are all good patterns.
• Strawberry Reservoir
The majority of the reservoir is still frozen but there are a few edges beginning to open up. Try stripping in a black/brown leeches with a fly rod or black Marabou Jigs with a spinning rod along any open edge that you can find. Anticipate the ice coming off reasonably fast in the next week or two. Give us a call for more updated ice off reports.
• Deer Creek
Ice is off the entire reservoir and fishing well towards the Provo River inlet. Use Jakes Spin-A-Lures, garlic-scented power bait, and black tube jigs. With a fly rod, Crystal Killers, Purple or Black Buggers, or Hot Head Wooly Buggers (black with chartreuse head) have been fishing well.
• Starvation Reservoir
Good trout fishing with power bait and tube jigs. Dark colored streamers or leeches would be a good choice on the fly rod. Smallmouth fishing has been good with deep diving plugs. Try fishing Rabbit Gultch for best results.
• Green River
Really good fishing the B section with blue winged olives and small baetis or midge patterns. The A section is starting to pick up. Streamer fishing has been good on both sections with either a black or tan Peanut Envy. Try nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges or blue wing olive emergers.
• Scofield Reservoir
The reservoir is now ice free. Fishing from the shore has been decent. Try Red Crystal Killers or other dark colored streamers. Suspending jerk baits have been good for the tiger and cutthroat trout. Marabou jigs and tube jigs will also produce fish.
April 11th, 2013
• Utah Lake
The walleye are spawning at both Utah Lake and Willard Bay, throw into rocky structure near the inlets. The bait of choice is curly tail jigs in the wally world or june bug colors. Rapala's or Lucky Craft lures are also working well.
• Middle Provo River
Great dry fly fishing between noon and three P.M. The blue winged olives are hatching, and fish are feeding on them regularly, try throwing the Blue Ribbon Cripple in a size 18 or a sparkle dun. Midges are also still around and fishing well. For all the nmyphers out there, blue winged olive nymphs and emergers are working well in size 18. The Blister Baetis and Juju Baetis are some good options. With the snow melting and the water levels rising a San Juan Worm is a good anchor fly.
• Lower Provo River
Baetis season is upon us! Fish are still keying on midges mid-morning to early afternoon, then switching to Baetis from mid to late afternoon. Nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges, #16-20 Barr's Emergers, #16-18 Psycho Mays, #14-18 Sow Bugs. Dry and emerger action good on #18 Befus Emergers, #16-20 Sprout Baetis, #16-20 Blue Winged Olive Parachutes, #18-20 Griffith's Gnat's and Mating Midges.
• Weber River
Fishing has been good between the reservoirs. A variety of nymphs have been getting the job done. Not much surface activity has been seen. #14-16 Sow Bugs, baetis nymphs, #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs. With the water levels fluctuating, San Juan Worms would be a good choice.
• Strawberry Reservoir
Still frozen with roughly 20" of ice covering the reservoir. Anticipate ice off near the end of April to the beginning of May.
• Deer Creek
The lake is now totally open and fishing well towards the inlet. Use Jakes Spin-A-Lures, garlic power bait, and black tube jigs. For those wanting to fly fish, try stripping a Crystal Killer, Purple Buggers, or Hot Head Wooly Buggers (black with chartreuse head).
The walleye are spawning at both Utah Lake and Willard Bay, throw into rocky structure near the inlets. The bait of choice is curly tail jigs in the wally world or june bug colors. Rapala's or Lucky Craft lures are also working well.
• Middle Provo River
Great dry fly fishing between noon and three P.M. The blue winged olives are hatching, and fish are feeding on them regularly, try throwing the Blue Ribbon Cripple in a size 18 or a sparkle dun. Midges are also still around and fishing well. For all the nmyphers out there, blue winged olive nymphs and emergers are working well in size 18. The Blister Baetis and Juju Baetis are some good options. With the snow melting and the water levels rising a San Juan Worm is a good anchor fly.
• Lower Provo River
Baetis season is upon us! Fish are still keying on midges mid-morning to early afternoon, then switching to Baetis from mid to late afternoon. Nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges, #16-20 Barr's Emergers, #16-18 Psycho Mays, #14-18 Sow Bugs. Dry and emerger action good on #18 Befus Emergers, #16-20 Sprout Baetis, #16-20 Blue Winged Olive Parachutes, #18-20 Griffith's Gnat's and Mating Midges.
• Weber River
Fishing has been good between the reservoirs. A variety of nymphs have been getting the job done. Not much surface activity has been seen. #14-16 Sow Bugs, baetis nymphs, #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs. With the water levels fluctuating, San Juan Worms would be a good choice.
• Strawberry Reservoir
Still frozen with roughly 20" of ice covering the reservoir. Anticipate ice off near the end of April to the beginning of May.
• Deer Creek
The lake is now totally open and fishing well towards the inlet. Use Jakes Spin-A-Lures, garlic power bait, and black tube jigs. For those wanting to fly fish, try stripping a Crystal Killer, Purple Buggers, or Hot Head Wooly Buggers (black with chartreuse head).
April 11th, 2013
• Upper Provo River
Fishing has been good especially as the water warms from mid-morning into the afternoon. Some winter stones being seen. Try nymphing with #8 Pat's Rubber Legs, #16-18 Pheasant Tails, #14-16 Copper Johns, #12 Red San Juan worms.
• Middle Provo River
Fishing excellent! Midges are still the most consistent action but Baetis are showing up and will only get stronger. Olive, gray, and black midge larvae and pupa are working well along with baetis nymphs. Try trailing any of those behind a larger stone nymph. Noon time has been seeing a lot of fish feeding on the surface. Nymph with #18-22 Befus Bugs, Jujubee Midges, Zebra's. #16-20 Barr's Emergers, Pheasant Tails, Juju Baetis. #8-12 Epoxy Stones, Pat's Rubber Legs, Red Fox Squirrel's. Dry's and emergers: #18-22 CDC Midges, Hi-Vis Midge Clusters, Sprout Midges, Mating Midges. Look for Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon and try Parachute Adams, Sprout Baetis, Sparkle Duns, and Parachute Blue Wings.
• Lower Provo River
Baetis season is upon us! Fish are still keying on midges mid-morning to early afternoon, then switching to Baetis from mid to late afternoon. Nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges, #16-20 Barr's Emergers, #16-18 Psycho Mays, #14-18 Sow Bugs. Dry and emerger action good on #18 Befus Emergers, #16-20 Sprout Baetis, #16-20 Blue Winged Olive Parachutes, #18-20 Griffith's Gnat's and Mating Midges. • Weber River Fishing has been good between the reservoirs. A variety of nymphs have been getting the job done. Not much surface activity has been seen. #14-16 Sow Bugs, Hare's Ear's, Tungsten Surveyors; #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs; #16-18 Pheasant Tails and WD40's.
• Strawberry Reservoir
Frozen with 20"-30" of ice covering the reservoir. Anticipate ice off near the end of April.
• Jordanelle
Ice still covers the Northern portion of the reservoir as well as a portion of the Provo River arm. Boats have been able to launch at the small craft ramp. Reports of some nice browns and some rainbows being caught on Rapala's and lipless crankbaits.
April 11th, 2013
• Utah Lake
The walleye are spawning at both Utah Lake and Willard Bay, throw into rocky structure near the inlets. The bait of choice is curly tail jigs in the wally world or june bug colors. Rapala's or Lucky Craft lures are also working well. • Middle Provo River
Great dry fly fishing between noon and three P.M. The blue winged olives are hatching, and fish are feeding on them regularly, try throwing the Blue Ribbon Cripple in a size 18 or a sparkle dun. Midges are also still around and fishing well. For all the nmyphers out there, blue winged olive nymphs and emergers are working well in size 18. The Blister Baetis and Juju Baetis are some good options. With the snow melting and the water levels rising a San Juan Worm is a good anchor fly. • Lower Provo River
Baetis season is upon us! Fish are still keying on midges mid-morning to early afternoon, then switching to Baetis from mid to late afternoon. Nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges, #16-20 Barr's Emergers, #16-18 Psycho Mays, #14-18 Sow Bugs. Dry and emerger action good on #18 Befus Emergers, #16-20 Sprout Baetis, #16-20 Blue Winged Olive Parachutes, #18-20 Griffith's Gnat's and Mating Midges. • Weber River
Fishing has been good between the reservoirs. A variety of nymphs have been getting the job done. Not much surface activity has been seen. #14-16 Sow Bugs, baetis nymphs, #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs. With the water levels fluctuating, San Juan Worms would be a good choice. • Strawberry Reservoir
Still frozen with roughly 20" of ice covering the reservoir. Anticipate ice off near the end of April to the beginning of May. • Deer Creek
The lake is now totally open and fishing well towards the inlet. Use Jakes Spin-A-Lures, garlic power bait, and black tube jigs. For those wanting to fly fish, try stripping a Crystal Killer, Purple Buggers, or Hot Head Wooly Buggers (black with chartreuse head).
The walleye are spawning at both Utah Lake and Willard Bay, throw into rocky structure near the inlets. The bait of choice is curly tail jigs in the wally world or june bug colors. Rapala's or Lucky Craft lures are also working well. • Middle Provo River
Great dry fly fishing between noon and three P.M. The blue winged olives are hatching, and fish are feeding on them regularly, try throwing the Blue Ribbon Cripple in a size 18 or a sparkle dun. Midges are also still around and fishing well. For all the nmyphers out there, blue winged olive nymphs and emergers are working well in size 18. The Blister Baetis and Juju Baetis are some good options. With the snow melting and the water levels rising a San Juan Worm is a good anchor fly. • Lower Provo River
Baetis season is upon us! Fish are still keying on midges mid-morning to early afternoon, then switching to Baetis from mid to late afternoon. Nymphing with #16-18 Zebra Midges, #16-20 Barr's Emergers, #16-18 Psycho Mays, #14-18 Sow Bugs. Dry and emerger action good on #18 Befus Emergers, #16-20 Sprout Baetis, #16-20 Blue Winged Olive Parachutes, #18-20 Griffith's Gnat's and Mating Midges. • Weber River
Fishing has been good between the reservoirs. A variety of nymphs have been getting the job done. Not much surface activity has been seen. #14-16 Sow Bugs, baetis nymphs, #8-10 Stonefly Nymphs. With the water levels fluctuating, San Juan Worms would be a good choice. • Strawberry Reservoir
Still frozen with roughly 20" of ice covering the reservoir. Anticipate ice off near the end of April to the beginning of May. • Deer Creek
The lake is now totally open and fishing well towards the inlet. Use Jakes Spin-A-Lures, garlic power bait, and black tube jigs. For those wanting to fly fish, try stripping a Crystal Killer, Purple Buggers, or Hot Head Wooly Buggers (black with chartreuse head).
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