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Central Region report

Information compiled by Scott Root
Central Region Conservation Outreach Manager

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Waterbody	Report
Burraston Ponds 2009-10-25 Fair	Most anglers have had fair success with traditional baits and lures.
Canyon View Park Pond 2009-10-25 Slow	The water level is low, and fishing is slow.
Deer Creek Reservoir 2009-10-25 Good	Although I got skunked from the shoreline this week (while using PowerBait), fishing continues to be good at Deer Creek for most anglers. This month, Deer Creek has been stocked with many catchable-sized trout. Boaters and tubers report good success with trolling, flies, jigs and baits. Recent gill-net surveys showed promising numbers of perch. Walleye fishing has been slow this week, but anglers have still caught a few. Last week, DWR biologists gillnetted two walleye that were 37 inches in length. Fishing pressure is light to moderate. (Weekends are busiest.)
Diamond Fork River 2009-05-21 Fair	Anglers report fair-to-good success. Bait is allowed, but most anglers are using small nymphs like pheasant tails and gold-ribbed hares ear.
Grantsville Reservoir 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers have had fair success with traditional baits and lures.
Highland Glen Park 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers report slow to fair success with traditional baits.
Jordanelle Reservoir 2009-10-25 Good	Most anglers report good success for trout and fair success for bass. Troll with pop gear, using either a worm or a lure, at about 25 to 30 feet for trout.
Kidney Pond 2009-10-25 Slow	Anglers report slow success with traditional baits.
Midas Pond 2009-10-25 Slow	Anglers report fair success with traditional baits and lures.
Mill Hollow Reservoir 2009-10-25 Good	Anglers still report good success with traditional baits and lures. If baits don't work, try a fly behind a bubble reeled in slowly or a small, flashy spinner. Anglers have also commented on the beautiful fall scenery.
Nine Mile Reservoir 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers report fair success from boats and the shoreline while using traditional baits and lures.
Palisade Reservoir & State Park 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers report fair to good success with traditional baits and lures.
Payson Lake 2009-10-25 Fair	The lower two lakes have locked gates now and very low water levels. Big East Lake (the largest lake) has low water, but some anglers report good success despite the water level.
Provo River, Lower 2009-10-25 Fair	Fly anglers still report that small, dark nymphs are working well. Fish are becoming a little more aggressive as the spawn approaches. Spinners work well this time of year.
Provo River, Middle 2009-10-25 Good	Sow bugs and small, dark nymphs are working well. There are special regulations on much of the Provo River. Please read the Utah Fishing Guidebook for details.
Salem Pond 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers report fair success with baits. They are still catching their full daily limits.
Settlement Canyon Reservoir 2009-10-25 Fair	Traditional methods are producing decent success. Fishing pressure is light.
Spanish Oaks Reservoir 2009-10-25 Fair	Traditional baits and lures are your best bet.
Spring Lake 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers have had fair success with trout and slow success with catfish. Fishing pressure is light to moderate.
Strawberry Reservoir 2009-10-25 Good	One frequent angler reports some murky water but states it should turn over soon. Other anglers are still reporting good success from boats and float tubes. Shoreline fishing has been fair, and most anglers agree that early morning is the best time for action. The fishing regulations for Strawberry are as follows: limit is four trout or kokanee salmon in the aggregate. No more than two may be cutthroat trout under 15 inches and no more than one may be a cutthroat trout over 22 inches. All cutthroat trout from 15 to 22 inches must be immediately released. Trout or salmon may not be filleted and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit. Go to: www.http://wildlife.utah.gov/strawberry/pdf/strawberry_brochure.pdf to see photos and illustrations of the fish. These will help you identify the different fish species.
Tibble Fork Reservoir 2009-10-25 Good	Anglers report good success at Silver Lake and Tibble Fork Reservoir this week. The Silver Lake water level is down, but it hasn't affected fishing.
Utah Lake 2009-10-25 Fair	Fishing is fair for white bass but slow to fair for catfish and other species. Small action lures tipped with bait are the most effective bait for white bass. The catfish will still bite on warm weather days.
Vernon Reservoir 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers have had fair success with several methods (baits, lures and flies). They are catching brown and rainbow trout.
Vivian Park Pond 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers have had slow to fair success. This small pond is located at Vivian Park in Provo Canyon and has a playground and restroom facilities.
Willow Pond 2009-10-25 Fair	Anglers report fair success with traditional baits and lures. There is quite a bit of fishing pressure, especially on the weekends.
Yuba Reservoir & State Park 2009-10-25 Slow	Fishing is slow for most species. A few anglers have reported catching pike.