Fishing Report for the Northern Region of Utah

Blacksmith Fork River

Flows in the Blacksmith Fork have been a little off color however with the warm temperatures forecasted in the coming weeks look for the river to rise and become laden with sediment. Anglers have had success fishing with live worms and #2 silver mepps fishermen are also using gnats with some success.

East Canyon Reservoir and State Park

Fishing at East Canyon Reservoir is unsafe. Ice is melting fast and people can not get safely on the ice. Highway 65 (from I-80/Parleys Canyon) is closed. Use highway 66 from I-84 (Morgan). The fish cleaning station is closed. For current ice conditions contact East Canyon State Park at 801-829-6866.

Echo Reservoir

Ice is melting fast and people can not get safely on the ice.

Hyrum Reservoir and State Park

The State Park has posted unsafe ice condition signs at the reservoir. There is open water at the inlet and around the edges. With the warm weather that is forecast this week look for the ice that is left to deteriorate quickly.

Logan River

Warmer daytime temps have contributed to increased fish activity on the Logan River. Patterns that have been working during the past couple of weeks continue to do well: Zebra midges (both red and black Zebras), Bug Lites, Prince Nymphs, and Copper Johns. Try a Purple Haze or Stimulator as a strike indicator, as these patterns will occasionally bring fish up. Don’t overlook using a Brassie or Red Brassie with a bead head dropper. The best fishing has been at and above 2nd Dam and at 3rd Dam with some pretty strong days just above and just below 1st Dam

Mantua

The ice if there is any left should be considered unsafe.

Ogden River

The river is running at about 30 CFS and rising but still clear. With the warming trend we might get run off and have high muddy water. Fisherman last week were having good success using gnats and mosquitoes with gnats working better. Also anglers reported success using spinners. Bait fishermen were not having success. Pressure is still light but starting to pick up with the warmer temps.

Pineview Reservoir

Ice is going fast and should be considered unsafe.

Porcupine Reservoir

Open water around the edges. Ice is going fast and should be considered unsafe.

Rockport

Ice is unsafe and not accessible may be ice free by the weekend

Weber River

The River between Rockport and Echo reservoirs is fishable and receiving high pressure. Below Echo Reservoir the river is off colored and would be difficult to have much success fishing. Based on the weather forecast expect it to get worse.

Willard Bay

Willard Bay has open water as of Monday, February 26th. The water is drawn down because of the east dike repair work but boats can be launched in the North Marina. Pressure is picking up but success remains low. Note: The inlet channel has been closed since March 1st and remains closed until April 28th. It has been reported that repairs to the dyke should begin in about 2 weeks and go until about mid April. The plans are to hold water in upstream reservoirs to put about 3 feet of water on Willard after repairs are done.