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Northern Region report

Information compiled by Phil Douglass
DWR Northern Region Conservation Outreach Manager

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Waterbody	Report
Bear Lake 2009-07-02 Slow	Biologist Scott Tolentino reports that you can launch at the Utah State Park marina, First Point, Cisco Beach and Rainbow Cove ramps. Courtesy docks are in place at all of these locations. Fishing for cutthroat trout picked up during the last week. Anglers should try trolling in about 35 feet of water using deep-diving, rattling crank baits on the east side from Cisco Beach to North Eden. Although few anglers are jigging, don't overlook the method — jigging can be productive this time of year. Target cutthroat and lake trout around 2nd Point, Cisco Beach and the Rockpile. Using a fish finder to find fish along the bottom can be very productive. Fish early mornings to avoid the crowds. Anglers are catching cutthroats along the west side of the lake from the marina north to Fish Haven Creek. Try trolling with Rapala X-raps or similar lures with rattles in water 10–20 feet deep. Anglers report their best success by either using planer boards or long-lining the lure up to 200 feet behind the boat. As the water continues to warm, troll at faster speeds near the surface in the early mornings or in the evenings while the fish are feeding on insects near the surface.
Birch Creek Reservoir 2009-07-02 Good	The water often gets soupy during the algae blooms, so now is a good time to target tiger trout.
Blacksmith Fork River 2009-06-24 Good	Dedicated Hunter TJ Davis reports that anglers had success on the river. One angler caught three brown trout (from 12 to 15 inches). A another angler, who was fishing at the dam, caught a couple of 12-inch rainbows by casting a worm and a bobber and letting it drift. Anglers along the river had success catching browns, cutthroats and rainbows using dry flies and nymphs.
Bountiful Lake 2009-06-24 Slow	Anglers report slow fishing and lots of traffic.
Causey Reservoir 2009-07-02 Good	Conservation Officer Chad Wilson reports good fishing with traditional baits like salmon eggs, PowerBait or worms.
Cutler Reservoir & Marsh 2009-07-02 Fair	Anglers report fast fishing for small, hungry bullheads at Benson — which is a great place for kids to experience the feeling of catching a fish.
East Canyon Reservoir & State Park 2009-07-02 Slow	Dedicated Hunter Justin Prince reports that anglers were having some success with PowerBait. Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser suggests that shore anglers try the rainbow or peach salmon egg, or the yellow corn flavors, use a slip bobber and slip sinker above a swivel and about 12 inches of leader, and cast out as far as they can. Then, let the PowerBait float up from the bottom. If you aren't having much luck, try changing things up by moving to a new area. Find a point or an area where the water gets deep quickly. Bass are still hitting worms or bass gear. The crappie action should heat up in the coming weeks.
Echo Reservoir 2009-07-02 Slow	Dedicated Hunter Justin Prince reports that fishing pressure is light and success is slow-to-non-existent. Although, there are several fish rising to the surface.
Farmington Pond 2009-06-10 Slow	No recent report.
Holmes Creek Reservoir 2009-06-24 Fair	This is a good crappie, walleye and largemouth bass fishing spot — it's close to residential areas and easy to get to. No boats or float tubes allowed.
Hyrum Reservoir & State Park 2009-06-24 Fair	Dedicated Hunter TJ Davis and Conservation Officer Matt Burgess report that fishing is improving. One angler was able to land a perch off the bank near the boat dock using a small jig. Other anglers said the fishing had been good in the morning, and they were successful catching 12- to 16-inch rainbows using popgear and a worm or a small spinner.
Jensen Nature Park Pond 2009-05-28 Fair	Stocking took place just before Memorial Day weekend. To see the stocking report, visit wildlife.utah.gov/stocking/.
Kaysville Ponds 2009-03-19 Fair	Dedicated Hunter Bill Grayson interviewed an angler who caught seven trout and released them all. Most were between eight and ten inches, but one was closer to 20 inches. The angler used worms and marshmallows about two feet off the bottom. Another group used worms and PowerBait to catch two trout that were about eight to ten inches long.
Little Creek Reservoir 2009-04-21 Slow	Conservation Officer Casey McVay reports that fishing is slow. The average angler is landing two fish per hour. The best bait has been rainbow PowerBait fished 6–10 inches off the bottom.
Logan River 2009-07-02 Fair	Fishing conditions are improving as the water levels drop and the water becomes clearer.
Lost Creek Reservoir 2009-07-02 Good	Conservation Officer Jonathan Moser reports good fishing with PowerBait. Rainbow, chartreuse and peach salmon egg are the most popular.
Mantua Reservoir 2009-06-24 Fair	Anglers are reporting success for small perch and bluegills from shore.
Mirror Lake 2009-07-02 Good	Dedicated Hunter Mark Wagner reports good success for trout from the shore using worms or PowerBait on the surface. #0 Mepps, Jakes lures and wooly buggers were not as successful as last week. Most groups fished Mirror Lake with worms, PowerBait or a combination. Fishing pressure peaks in early morning, but anglers are catching fish all day. At Pass Lake, Dedicated Hunter Mark Wagner reports anglers great success for rainbows and brook trout with orange PowerBait and worms suspended 18 inches from the bottom. At Smith and Morehouse, Dedicated Hunter Justin Prince reports fair-to-good fishing. Anglers were using marshmallow-worm combinations or PowerBait. At Stateline Reservoir, Dedicated Hunter Jantzen Fugate reports that great success for trout using PowerBait and black Rooster Tails. At Whitnew Reservoir, Dedicated Hunter Jantzen Fugate reports great success for rainbow and tiger trout using PowerBait, worms and dry flies. Biologist Ben Nadolski said that population surveys indicated that the reservoir had a lot of fish.
Newton Reservoir 2009-07-02 Slow	The Division stocked 1,400 fingerling tiger muskie in Newton for the first time since 2005. Anglers should practice good catch-and-release techniques to ensure that fishing for tiger muskie will continue while this generation of muskies grows. There is a lot of boating pressure during evenings and on the weekends, especially with the high water levels.
Ogden River 2009-07-02 Good	Biologist Paul Thompson reports that water levels are great on the Ogden River and its South Fork. One angler fished the Ogden River Parkway and caught his limit of brown trout with a worm. He also caught and released a nice tiger trout.
Pineview Reservoir 2009-07-02 Slow	Mike Bolinski reports that, as of June 28, the surface temperatures at Pineview are in the low-70s. Anglers report that improved fishing for tiger muskies and smallmouth bass. Try targeting bass with plastic worms along the flooded shorelines. Tiger muskie action is consistent and most anglers report at least seeing fish. Anglers are throwing medium-sized crankbaits or spinnerbaits on the edge of flooded willows. We highly recommend a steel leader since a tiger muskie's sharp teeth can quickly cut through any line. If you are lucky enough to land a tiger muskie, please unhook it and release it immediately. Anglers fishing for yellow perch or black crappie report no success. This season has been a struggle for perch and crappie anglers, likely because of the large amount of juvenile yellow perch in Pineview. With a high amount of forage, the crappies and larger perch are probably full of food and simply not biting angler offerings.
Porcupine Reservoir 2009-06-24 Slow	Dedicated Hunter Erik Swensen and Conservation Officer Matt Burgess report that fishing is slow, and anglers haven't had much success.
Rockport Reservoir 2009-07-02 Good	Joseph Donnell reports great fishing at Rockport with anglers catching their limits of 12- to 18-inch rainbows. Try different depths as the fish are moving around. The water temperature is about 65 degrees. Bass fishing is really good right now. Try using soft plastics on a drop shot or jig head and focus on the shallow, warmer waters. Bank fishing is also very productive. If one spot doesn't work, move around to locate fish.
Weber River 2009-07-02 Slow	Conservation Officer Bruce Johnson reports that the Weber River between Wanship and Coalville is running very high and fast. Fishing success is limited. Remember to respect the landowner rights if you fish the Weber.
Willard Bay Reservoir 2009-07-02 Fair	Anglers report catching fat, healthy walleye.