Clinton Martinez

A Spanish Fork man who shares his love of fishing with others

Tell us about yourself: Where did you grow up and where do you live now?

I am a native of Utah County. I have lived in Orem, Provo, Springville and Santaquin, and I now live in Spanish Fork. I enjoy spending time with my family in Utah's beautiful outdoors.

Why do you fish, and how did you get into it?

I have been fishing my whole life. I grew up spending time with my grandparents at their cabin at Strawberry Reservoir, and have been fishing there for as long as I can remember. I developed a love of bass fishing later in life, and because of that, I founded the first collegiate bass fishing team in Utah at Utah Valley University in 2011.

What is your favorite part of fishing?

My favorite part about fishing is being in nature and being able to share my love of the outdoors with others.

What are some tips you would offer someone who is interested in learning to fish?

Trial and error is typically the best teacher when learning anything new. However, I have always learned the most when I have gone fishing with an experienced mentor, including my grandfather, friends and others experienced anglers.

To learn more about fishing and fisheries management, visit wildlife.utah.gov/teamwildlife.