FISHING REPORT FOR THE SOUTHERN REGION OF UTAH

BAKER RESERVOIR: Moderate pressure. Fishing has been slow, but could pick up at any time. Worms or power bait have worked best. Recent sampling found good numbers of hold-over rainbows and a few larger browns. Catchable rainbows were stocked April 2.

BARKER RESERVOIRS, NORTH CREEK LAKES: Barker Reservoir and Lower Barker Reservoir are open to year-round fishing. Dougherty Basin is closed until July 14. All other lakes in the basin are closed until April 21. Access unknown.

BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKES: The road to Little Reservoir is open and the ice is gone. The other lakes should be accessible soon.

BEAVER RIVER, LOWER: Water is still low and fishable. Fishing pressure has increased lately. Good success reported for browns and the occasional rainbow using wooly buggers and flashy spinners. Some midge and mayfly hatches in the afternoon. Recent sampling found abundant rainbows and browns. There are a surprising number of fish in the river. 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: The river is clear, with not much runoff. 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.

BOULDER MTN LAKES: MOST BOULDER MTN. LAKES ARE CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 21. Check the proclamation for which lakes are open year-round. Access is still poor, with a lot of snow covering the roads.

CHALK CREEK: Small stream east of Fillmore. Little fishing pressure.

CLEAR CREEK: Small stream along I-70 by Fremont Indian State Park. Very little pressure.

CORN CREEK: Little pressure. No recent reports.

DUCK CREEK/ASPEN MIRROR: CLOSED to fishing until April 21. Duck Creek stream is included in the closure.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER—KINGSTON CANYON: Water is still low and fishable, but flows could increase any time after April 15. Moderate pressure lately. There is public access on a section of Kingston Canyon midway through the canyon that was purchased through the Blue Ribbon Program. Look for the signs. Most of the remainder of the canyon is private and posted, so ask permission first.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER—BLACK CANYON: One report of good success for browns using rapalas. For the section of river from the BLM property boundary (about 4 miles south of Antimony) upstream to the confluence with Deer Creek, special regulations include the use of artificial flies and lures only and a limit of 2 trout. Some private land is closed to trespass, so watch for the signs.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER—ABOVE TROPIC RES.: No recent reports.

ENTERPRISE RESERVOIR (Upper and Lower): Success has been very good on traditional baits (ie worms, salmon eggs w/ marshmallows, lemon twist powerbait.) Most people are fishing on the upper reservoir. Water on the upper reservoir is way down exposing lots of beach. Lots of pressure. Water has been released from the upper reservoir in preparation for dam repairs, and the water is about 1/3 capacity. Lower reservoir is near full capacity. Catchable rainbows have been stocked in the lower reservoir.

FISH LAKE: Plenty of open water for shore fishing. The ice should be gone within a week. No reports on fishing success. Note: A few tiger muskies have moved up from Johnson Reservoir in the last year. The general statewide limits on tiger muskie apply here - 1 fish, which must be over 40 inches.

FORSYTH RESERVOIR: Fishing has been slow to fair, worms and power bait have been the best bait, crankbaits and flat fish also have been good. Please prevent the spread of WHIRLING DISEASE. DO NOT TRANSPORT any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

FREMONT RIVER: The section upstream from Mill Meadow Reservoir has abundant brown trout. The lower sections of stream can be good at any time of year if the water is not turbid. Much of the lower stream is on private land. Ask for permission before fishing on private land. 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.

GUNLOCK RESERVOIR: Little pressure. Fishing is slow. A fish consumption advisory has been issued for largemouth bass from Gunlock. It is recommended that adults limit their consumption of largemouth bass to two 8-oz portions per month. Women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should limit their consumption to one 4-oz portion per month. For further details, check the news release on the DWR website. Remember special regulations for bass - 4 bass under 10 inches and 2 over 20 inches.

JOHNSON RESERVOIR: No recent reports. Tiger muskie action could pick up by May. The reservoir contains a great abundance of suckers, Utah chubs, and small yellow perch. Special regulations: Whole fish and amphibians are not allowed as bait. Cut bait must be no longer than one inch in any dimension and only one piece per hook. Limit one tiger musky over 40 inches—all tiger muskies less than 40 inches must be immediately released.

KOLOB RESERVOIR: Kolob is now accessible, though access can vary with spring snowstorms. The ice is gone. One angler reported fast action for rainbows casting midge patterns from shore. Fish are in the shallows for the spawn. Tributaries are closed to fishing until July 14. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of 1 trout, which must be over 18 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations.

KOOSHAREM RESERVOIR: Good success reported for 15-19 inch rainbows from shore. Best success with wooly buggers, though bait is also producing a few. Concentrate on rocky shorelines. Trollers have had less success.

LOWER BOWNS RESERVOIR: Access is good. Fishing is good for rainbows using power bait and worms.

MAMMOTH CREEK: Turbidity can vary day to day. Try nymphs for browns and possibly white fish near the confluence with the Sevier River. Public access is possible on some of Mammoth Creek west of Highway 89. Special regulations apply to a section of Mammoth Creek—check the proclamation for details. Please prevent the spread of WHIRLING DISEASE. DO NOT TRANSPORT any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

MILL MEADOW RESERVOIR: Fishing has been slow to fair, worms and power bait have been the best bait, crankbaits and flat fish also have been good. Remember that the perch limit is 20. Please prevent the spread of WHIRLING DISEASE. DO NOT TRANSPORT any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

MINERSVILLE RESERVOIR: Fishing pressure has increased. Fishing is slow to fair with best success casting wooly buggers from shore. Though fishing has not been fast just yet, fish are very good size and in great condition. Special regulations include artificial flies and lures only, with a limit of 1 trout, which must be over 22 inches. Scented jigs are not allowed. Please call the poaching hotline (1-800-662-DEER) to report violations.
Please prevent the spread of WHIRLING DISEASE. DO NOT TRANSPORT any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

MONROE MOUNTAIN LAKES: Still no access. Manning Meadow Reservoir is closed until July 14.

NAVAJO LAKE: Gate is open. Ice is getting soft—should be gone within a few weeks.

NEWCASTLE RESERVOIR: No recent reports. Catchable rainbows were stocked the last week of March.

OTTER CREEK RESERVOIR: Fishing from shore is very good. Bait has produced best. Trollers have had success, but are catching smaller fish. Most large fish are still shallow, attempting to spawn. Recent sampling found that rainbows are still abundant and very healthy. Most fish are averaging 16-18” and 2 lbs. Please prevent the spread of WHIRLING DISEASE. DO NOT TRANSPORT any parts of fish caught here to other waters.

PANGUITCH LAKE: NEW REGULATIONS NOW IN EFFECT: Limit is 4 trout, which must be less than 15 inches or over 22 inches. All trout 15 to 22 inches must be released. Most tributaries (see proclamation for which streams this applies to) are closed until July 14. The ice is gone. Trout are in shallow. Shore fishing has been good with bait and lures. Trollers are having only limited success.

PARAGONAH (RED CREEK) RESERVOIR: The road is open. Ice should be gone. One report of good fishing. Tributaries are closed until July 14.

PINE LAKE: The road is open and the ice is gone. One report of good success for rainbows casting spinners from shore. Recent sampling found that rainbows are carrying over well through the winter. Some fish up to 18” are present. Small cutthroat are also abundant.

PINE VALLEY RESERVOIR: No recent reports. Low pressure.

PIUTE RESERVOIR: Fishing from shore has been fair to good for large rainbows. Pressure has been medium to heavy on weekends. Results from recent sampling indicate that 2007 should be a great year for fishing at Piute. Rainbows are more abundant than ever before and are in great condition. Most fish average 16-18” and 2 lbs.

QUAIL LAKE: No recent reports. Remember the special regulations for bass - 4 bass under 10 inches and 2 over 20 inches.

SAND COVE RESERVOIRS: Upper reservoir: Water temperature is 60 F. Some success for rainbows, slow for bass. Lower reservoir: Water temperature is 65 F. Fast action for largemouth bass on just about anything. Some large fish up to 3 lbs are present. Bluegill are hitting well on worm suspended below a bobber.

SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Water temperature is 58 F. Lots of use lately. Crowds are heavy on the weekends. Bass fishing has started to pick up. A few reports of good fishing—small fish in the middle of the lake, larger fish in close to shore near the brush. A few bluegill are also moving into shore. Special regulations for bass - 4 bass under 10 inches and 2 over 20 inches. Public access to the reservoir is available only through the State Park.

SEVIER RIVER (UPPER), ASAY CREEK: Turbidity varies from day to day. Most of the trout water on the upper Sevier is located upstream (south) from the town of Hatch. Intermittent sections of good habitat are present above Hatch and easily accessible from Highway 89. Asay Creek west of Highway 89 is on private land and access is restricted.

SEVIER RIVER—MARYSVALE CANYON: There have been some nice browns (up to 5 pounds) caught in Marysvale Canyon and even down through Sevier Valley. Expect flows to increase soon for irrigation purposes. Drifting worms or dead minnows had been the best method for those large browns.


THOUSAND LAKES MTN: All lakes are open—no info on fishing.

TROPIC RESERVOIR: No pressure, no reports.

URBAN PONDS: Catchable rainbows were stocked in Parowan Pond the last week of March. Washington County ponds: Trout fishing has been good lately, especially Hurricane Pond. Power Bait and worms have been best. Catch and release only for largemouth bass. Anglers 14 years or older need a valid Utah fishing license to fish at urban waters. Older anglers are requested to use artificial flies or lures.

WIDE HOLLOW RESERVOIR: Fishing has been good for rainbows. Catchable rainbows were stocked in early March.

YANKEE MEADOW RESERVOIR: The road is now open. The ice should be gone. No reports on fishing. Inlet stream is closed to fishing until July 14.