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Southern Region report

Information compiled by Mike Hadley
DWR Southern Region Aquatics Biologist

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Waterbody	Report
Baker Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	The reservoir is full and stocked with catchable-sized rainbows. Anglers report fair-to-good fishing with bait and spinners both morning and evening. There is a lot of fishing pressure on the weekend. Camping is no longer allowed within one mile of the reservoir. Camping is only allowed at the campground.
Barker Reservoirs (North Creek Lakes) 2009-06-25 Good	Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked in Barker and Lower Barker reservoirs. Try marabou jigs, wooly buggers or scud patterns near structure—like grass, boulders or logs—for brook and tiger trout. Remember that Dougherty Basin Lake is closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July.
Beaver Mountain Lakes 2009-06-25 Good	All of the mountain lakes are now open and full or nearly full. Anglers report fair-to-good fishing. Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked. Fishing pressure is moderate-to-heavy with most of the pressure coming on the weekends. Most anglers are using PowerBait or worms. For faster fishing, try a dry fly on the surface in the late evening hours when the fish are rising.
Beaver River, Lower 2009-06-25 Fair	The irrigation releases have increased the flow levels, though the water is still fairly clear. Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. The private lands that make up the first two miles below Minersville Reservoir are now posted as closed to trespass.
Beaver River, Upper 2009-06-25 Good	Runoff has now subsided, so the Upper Beaver River is much more fishable. The flows are good and the water is clear. Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked near the campgrounds, but there are also good numbers of wild rainbows and browns.
Boulder Mountain 2009-06-25 Good	All areas of the mountain are now accessible, including the top. Anglers report good fishing in almost any area. Move around to new spots or to a new lake until you find success. For brook trout, try marabou jigs, wooly buggers or scud patterns near structures like grass, boulders or logs. We've received several reports of winterkill about a few areas of the mountain. Winterkill is common on Boulder Mountain, especially in the shallow lakes. Don't be surprised if you see a few dead fish, but most lakes don't have complete kills.
Clear Creek 2009-06-25 Fair	The runoff has subsided and fishing should be fair-to-good for rainbows and browns.
Corn Creek 2009-06-25 Fair	The runoff has subsided. Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked in Chalk Creek. Anglers report good success with night crawlers.
Duck Creek Pond / Aspen Mirror Lake 2009-06-25 Fair	Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Fishing should be fair-to-good with any technique. There is a lot of fishing pressure on weekends.
East Fork Sevier River in Kingston Canyon 2009-06-25 Slow	The irrigation releases are making the river fairly cloudy.
East Fork Sevier River, Black Canyon 2009-06-25 Fair	Water flows are generally low and clear. Fishing should be fair-to-good.
East Fork Sevier River, Upper 2009-06-25 Fair	Waters flows are low and clear. Fishing is fair-to-good for small trout with flies, spinners and natural baits.
Enterprise Reservoir, Upper 2009-06-25 Good	Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked in both reservoirs. Fishing is fair-to-good for rainbows up to 18 inches in the lower reservoir. There is slower action in the upper reservoir for 9- to 12-inch fish. Try popular techniques, like bait or spinners.
Fish Lake 2009-06-25 Good	It's transition time at Fish Lake. Splake and lake trout are moving deeper. For splake, try jigging in 40 to 60 feet of water. For lake trout, you should troll at 60 to 70 feet. Troll for rainbows at 25 to 35 feet. You can catch perch just outside the weed line in 10 to 20 feet of water. Perch can provide fast action for kids.
Forsyth Reservoir 2009-06-25 Good	Anglers report good fishing with a worm and popgear.
Fremont River 2009-04-30 Slow	Lower sections near Bicknell are a little murky.
Gunlock Reservoir 2009-06-25 Slow	The reservoir was drained in fall 2008 for dam repairs, and has since been refilled. There is a limited number of stocked adult bass and bluegill, but it will take a few years for populations to fully reestablish.
Johnson Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	Tiger muskie fishing should improve at any time and will be fair-to-good through late July.
Kolob Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	A few fly anglers report fair success with olive wooly buggers on rocky points. Remember that the tributaries are closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July.
Koosharem Reservoir 2009-06-25 Slow	Anglers report slow fishing. According to recent samples, some trout survived the last fall's low water. There are mostly cutthroat trout in the reservoir, but you can find a few tigers. Most of the fish are eating the abundant chubs and are in very good condition.
Lower Bowns Reservoir 2009-06-25 Good	Anglers report good-to-excellent fishing for 12- to 16-inch rainbows with any technique.
Mammoth Creek 2009-06-25 Fair	Runoff has subsided and fishing should be fair-to-good with flies and spinners.
Mill Meadow Reservoir 2009-06-25 Good	Anglers report good fishing for browns using natural baits like nightcrawlers. Perch fishing is productive, but the fish are on the smaller side.
Minersville Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	Smallmouth bass fishing is still the main attraction on Minersville Reservoir. Anglers are catching some really nice bass. Concentrate on rocky shorelines and points. Trout fishing is slow. Catchable-sized rainbow trout have been stocked and should grow quickly, but they won't provide much excitement until they reach 14 inches later in the year. There are some larger fish, but they are tough to catch because abundant food available.
Monroe Mountain Lakes 2009-06-25 Fair	The reservoirs that normally receive catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Anglers report fair-to-good success for rainbows and brooks at Upper Box Creek with any technique. Please remember that Manning Meadow is closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July. Also, special regulations apply at Barney Lake.
Navajo Lake 2009-06-25 Good	Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. Anglers report fair-to-good fishing for rainbows with bait, lures and trolling. Now is a great time to target splake. Splake will hit lures, jigs and flies like wooly buggers. The best way to catch splake is with minnows, pieces of chub or sucker meat on a bait hook or jig.
Newcastle Reservoir 2009-06-25 Good	Wiper fishing is picking up. Try fishing in the early morning or late evening. Anglers report fair-to-good fishing for smallmouth. Anglers are catching a lot of small fish with a few bigger fish mixed in.
Otter Creek Reservoir & State Park 2009-06-25 Good	Anglers report good-to-excellent fishing from a boat, either trolling or stillfishing with bait. Anglers have caught a few large fish recently. Shore anglers are still catching fish on the deeper shorelines.
Panguitch Lake 2009-06-25 Slow	A few shore anglers report limited success for large fish with flies or bait. Trollers are catching a few of the recently stocked 10-inch rainbows. Morning and evening are the best times to fish. Remember that 15- to 22-inch cutthroat and tiger trout must be released. For help with fish identification, refer to page 40 in the Fishing Guide.
Paragonah Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	Please remember that the tributaries are closed to fishing until the second Saturday in July. Take a look at the spawning fish, but leave the rod at the reservoir.
Pine Lake 2009-06-25 Good	There is a lot of fishing pressure on the weekend. Rainbows have been stocked recently and fishing is good-to-excellent with any technique.
Piute Reservoir 2009-06-25 Good	Anglers report good-to-excellent fishing from a boat, either trolling or stillfishing with bait. Shore anglers are still catching fish on the deeper shorelines.
Quail Lake 2009-06-25 Fair	The water temperature is in the mid-70s. Anglers report fair-to-good bass fishing.
Sand Hollow Reservoir 2009-06-25 Hot	The water temperature is in the mid- to upper-70s. Anglers report good-to-excellent fishing for largemouth bass. Plastics work best for small fish in the shallows. For larger fish, use diving crankbaits in 15 to 20 feet of water. The best time to catch a big fish is in the morning. You can catch small fish all day. Bluegill fishing is also good.
Sevier River in Marysvale Canyon 2009-06-25 Slow	The irrigation flows are making the river very high and murky.
Thousand Lake Mountain 2009-06-25 Fair	Access is good, and the lakes have been stocked recently.
Tropic Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	Catchable rainbows have been stocked. Fishing should be fair-to-good.
Washington County Community Fisheries 2009-06-25 Fair	Trout fishing is slowing down. Try targeting bass and bluegill with a small jig tipped with a worm suspended one to two feet below a bobber. Adults are encouraged to use lures and flies.
Wide Hollow Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	Anglers report fair-to-good fishing for rainbows, largemouth bass and bluegill.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir 2009-06-25 Fair	Catchable-sized rainbows have been stocked. There is a lot of pressure on the weekends. Fishing has slowed down, but anglers are still catching a few nice rainbows.