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04-11-2008, 06:12 PM
BAKER RESERVOIR: Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and fishing should be fair to good using bait, lures and flies.
BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: All lakes are frozen over. Access to most lakes still by snowmobile only. Little Reservoir may be accessible within a couple of weeks.
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BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: Flows are low and clear, so fish are easily spooked. Fishing is fair to good for rainbows and browns using streamer patterns in the deep holes. Flows will increase when irrigation releases begin in mid-April. Much of the river is on private property, so please treat the area with respect. Much of the private land is open to walk-in access, but some is closed to trespass so watch for signs.
BEAVER RIVER, UPPER: All ice is gone and flows are low and clear. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
DUCK CREEK SPRINGS/ASPEN MIRROR LAKE: Closed to fishing until April 20. This closure includes Duck Creek stream.
ENTERPRISE RESERVOIR: (Upper and Lower): The upper reservoir will not be stocked this year. The reservoir will not be filled past its current level because work on the dam will not be finished until later this summer. Irrigation needs will drain the reservoir again by summer. The lower reservoir is full and was stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout. Extra fish have been stocked in the lower reservoir to help compensate for the loss of the upper reservoir this year.
A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Upper Enterprise Reservoir because of elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to one eight-ounce portion per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one two-ounce portion per month.
GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: Water temperature is in the mid 40s. Fishing is slow. Remember special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.
A fish consumption advisory was issued for largemouth bass from Gunlock because of elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption of largemouth bass to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month.
KOLOB RESERVOIR: Access is still limited to snowmobile and ATV. No recent reports. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 18 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Tributary streams are closed to fishing until July 12. Please call the poaching hotline (800) 662-DEER to report violations.
MINERSVILLE RESERVOIR: Lots of pressure lately. Unsettled weather has slowed fishing over the past week. Fly anglers are still doing best with bead-head nymphs and midges about six feet below a strike indicator. Fish are right next to shore. A few fish are starting to chase streamers and lures. Warm weather this weekend could increase the aggressive strikes. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 22 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (800) 662-DEER to report violations. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
NAVAJO LAKE: The gate is closed, access by snowmobile. Little pressure. Ice fishing is a good way to target splake. Try jigs tipped with sucker meat or still-fishing dead minnows.
NEWCASTLE RESERVOIR: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Sampling on April 1 found that three- to four-pound wipers are abundant and spread out through various depths. Try trolling minnow-imitating lures for wipers. Experiment with various speeds and depths. Note: Dead golden shiners are no longer legal to use as bait. See the Utah Fishing Guide (page 27) for details.
A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Newcastle Reservoir because of elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month.
PANGUITCH LAKE: The ice is beginning to recede. There should be enough open water to fish in another week. Special Regulations: Limit is four trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be released. Trout caught at Panguitch Lake cannot be filleted, or the head or tail removed, until you get home. Some tributaries are closed until July 12 check the Utah Fishing Guide for which streams are closed. TIPS FOR RELEASING FISH IN THE SLOT (15 to 22 inches): If a fish swallows the hook, please cut the line to avoid mortality. A fish can pass a swallowed hook and survive, while digging the hook out will almost certainly kill the fish. Also try fishing with single hooks instead of treble hooks.
PARAGONAH (RED CREEK) RESERVOIR: Access is limited to snowmobile or ATV. Larger vehicles are not recommended as some people have got stuck trying to drive to the reservoir. Ice should be coming off. Tributary streams are closed to fishing until July 12. Rainbows are very abundant. Harvest is encouraged to allow fish to stay in balance with the food base. Bait is not as successful for wild fish, so try flashy lures or flies.
PINE VALLEY RESERVOIR: The ice is coming off. Little pressure and fishing was fairly slow. Catchable rainbows will be stocked in May.
QUAIL LAKE: Water temperature is in the low 50s. Bass fishing should pick up in a few weeks. Remember the special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.
SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIR: The water temperature has reached the mid-50s and bass fishing is heating up. Anglers report good success with a variety of baits including senkos, shad raps and hula grubs. Dark colors are always popular at Sand Hollow. New regulations: bass limit is six, with one over 12 inches. Public access to the reservoir is available only through the State Park.
URBAN PONDS: Washington County ponds: Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Lots of pressure on the weekends, moderate on weekdays. Fishing is good with any technique, though adults are encouraged to use flies or lures. Iron County: Catchable rainbows have been stocked in Parowan Pond.
YANKEE MEADOW RESERVOIR: Ice condition is unknown, but access is limited.
BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: All lakes are frozen over. Access to most lakes still by snowmobile only. Little Reservoir may be accessible within a couple of weeks.
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BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: Flows are low and clear, so fish are easily spooked. Fishing is fair to good for rainbows and browns using streamer patterns in the deep holes. Flows will increase when irrigation releases begin in mid-April. Much of the river is on private property, so please treat the area with respect. Much of the private land is open to walk-in access, but some is closed to trespass so watch for signs.
BEAVER RIVER, UPPER: All ice is gone and flows are low and clear. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease by cleaning mud from waders and equipment. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
DUCK CREEK SPRINGS/ASPEN MIRROR LAKE: Closed to fishing until April 20. This closure includes Duck Creek stream.
ENTERPRISE RESERVOIR: (Upper and Lower): The upper reservoir will not be stocked this year. The reservoir will not be filled past its current level because work on the dam will not be finished until later this summer. Irrigation needs will drain the reservoir again by summer. The lower reservoir is full and was stocked with catchable-sized rainbow trout. Extra fish have been stocked in the lower reservoir to help compensate for the loss of the upper reservoir this year.
A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Upper Enterprise Reservoir because of elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to one eight-ounce portion per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one two-ounce portion per month.
GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: Water temperature is in the mid 40s. Fishing is slow. Remember special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.
A fish consumption advisory was issued for largemouth bass from Gunlock because of elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption of largemouth bass to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month.
KOLOB RESERVOIR: Access is still limited to snowmobile and ATV. No recent reports. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 18 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Tributary streams are closed to fishing until July 12. Please call the poaching hotline (800) 662-DEER to report violations.
MINERSVILLE RESERVOIR: Lots of pressure lately. Unsettled weather has slowed fishing over the past week. Fly anglers are still doing best with bead-head nymphs and midges about six feet below a strike indicator. Fish are right next to shore. A few fish are starting to chase streamers and lures. Warm weather this weekend could increase the aggressive strikes. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of one trout, which must be over 22 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (800) 662-DEER to report violations. Please prevent the spread of whirling disease. Do not transport any parts of fish caught here to other waters.
NAVAJO LAKE: The gate is closed, access by snowmobile. Little pressure. Ice fishing is a good way to target splake. Try jigs tipped with sucker meat or still-fishing dead minnows.
NEWCASTLE RESERVOIR: Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Sampling on April 1 found that three- to four-pound wipers are abundant and spread out through various depths. Try trolling minnow-imitating lures for wipers. Experiment with various speeds and depths. Note: Dead golden shiners are no longer legal to use as bait. See the Utah Fishing Guide (page 27) for details.
A fish consumption advisory was issued for rainbow trout in Newcastle Reservoir because of elevated levels of mercury. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption to two eight-ounce portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should limit their consumption to one four-ounce portion per month.
PANGUITCH LAKE: The ice is beginning to recede. There should be enough open water to fish in another week. Special Regulations: Limit is four trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be released. Trout caught at Panguitch Lake cannot be filleted, or the head or tail removed, until you get home. Some tributaries are closed until July 12 check the Utah Fishing Guide for which streams are closed. TIPS FOR RELEASING FISH IN THE SLOT (15 to 22 inches): If a fish swallows the hook, please cut the line to avoid mortality. A fish can pass a swallowed hook and survive, while digging the hook out will almost certainly kill the fish. Also try fishing with single hooks instead of treble hooks.
PARAGONAH (RED CREEK) RESERVOIR: Access is limited to snowmobile or ATV. Larger vehicles are not recommended as some people have got stuck trying to drive to the reservoir. Ice should be coming off. Tributary streams are closed to fishing until July 12. Rainbows are very abundant. Harvest is encouraged to allow fish to stay in balance with the food base. Bait is not as successful for wild fish, so try flashy lures or flies.
PINE VALLEY RESERVOIR: The ice is coming off. Little pressure and fishing was fairly slow. Catchable rainbows will be stocked in May.
QUAIL LAKE: Water temperature is in the low 50s. Bass fishing should pick up in a few weeks. Remember the special regulations for bass: four bass under 10 inches and two over 20 inches.
SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIR: The water temperature has reached the mid-50s and bass fishing is heating up. Anglers report good success with a variety of baits including senkos, shad raps and hula grubs. Dark colors are always popular at Sand Hollow. New regulations: bass limit is six, with one over 12 inches. Public access to the reservoir is available only through the State Park.
URBAN PONDS: Washington County ponds: Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Lots of pressure on the weekends, moderate on weekdays. Fishing is good with any technique, though adults are encouraged to use flies or lures. Iron County: Catchable rainbows have been stocked in Parowan Pond.
YANKEE MEADOW RESERVOIR: Ice condition is unknown, but access is limited.