09-20-2016, 07:21 PM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
UDWR Bear Lake Fishing Report:
Surface water temperature is 62oF and dropping. Launching is available at the Utah State Park marina, First Point, Cisco Beach and Rainbow Cove boat ramps. Fishing is improving as the water is cooling and will only get better for both Cutthroat Trout and Lake Trout in the next few weeks.
Trolling continues to be the most productive method but anglers who are jigging were also picking up some fish this past week. If you are trolling, try flatfish and spoons. Spoons often are overlooked and forgot about with all the new crankbaits out there, but dust them off and give ‘em a try. Good spots have been off the east side of the lake from South Eden northward to Rainbow Cove. On the west side, try in the area around Gus Rich Point/Rockpile. Most fish are coming from 60-90’ of water very close to bottom, so pay attention to where you marking fish on your sonar. Keep switching lure and speeds until you find the right combination. Try speeds from 1.5-2.0 mph. Anglers who are jigging have been catching fish in 75-90’ of water using tube jigs tipped with Cisco. Glow-in-the-dark, chartreuse, and white are popular colors. As the water continues to cool this fall, the fishing will continue to improve.
Please remember, all Cutthroat Trout that are caught and don’t have a healed fin clip must be released. Large Lake Trout are not very good eating and take a long time to reach large sizes, and while they are legal to keep, many anglers are encouraging other anglers to release them.
Garden City Community Fishery Pond
Fishing for Rainbow Trout has been excellent. The best success has been in the mornings and evenings, but fish can be caught all day long. The best luck by far has come on wooly bugger fished on fly rods or behind a bubble on spinning rods. Black, green and brown are popular colors. If it is calm, you can do well using dry flies in #12-#14 sizes. If you prefer bait, try fishing with a small piece of worm under a bobber. The pond is full and the angler pressure compared to the summer months is much lower. A perfect time and place to get out with the family and enjoy the fall
Laketown Reservoir
Laketown Reservoir anglers are reporting good fishing for both Rainbow Trout and a few Cutthroat Trout. Weeds are dropping slowly, and fishing with wooly bugger and nymphs on fly rods or behind a bubble has been working the best. You can also try casting small spinners tipped with a worm or meal worm. A 4 wheel drive is recommended to access this reservoir since the road is rough. The colors are changing on the leaves and this location is hard to beat for a beautiful time outdoors.
Little Creek (Randolph) Reservoir
The water level is quite low but fishing has been fair for Rainbow Trout. Weeds are pretty thick, but should begin to die-down in the next few weeks. Anglers last week were having good luck using wooly buggers behind a bubble. Low pressure at this time of year.
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UDWR Bear Lake Fishing Report:
Surface water temperature is 62oF and dropping. Launching is available at the Utah State Park marina, First Point, Cisco Beach and Rainbow Cove boat ramps. Fishing is improving as the water is cooling and will only get better for both Cutthroat Trout and Lake Trout in the next few weeks.
Trolling continues to be the most productive method but anglers who are jigging were also picking up some fish this past week. If you are trolling, try flatfish and spoons. Spoons often are overlooked and forgot about with all the new crankbaits out there, but dust them off and give ‘em a try. Good spots have been off the east side of the lake from South Eden northward to Rainbow Cove. On the west side, try in the area around Gus Rich Point/Rockpile. Most fish are coming from 60-90’ of water very close to bottom, so pay attention to where you marking fish on your sonar. Keep switching lure and speeds until you find the right combination. Try speeds from 1.5-2.0 mph. Anglers who are jigging have been catching fish in 75-90’ of water using tube jigs tipped with Cisco. Glow-in-the-dark, chartreuse, and white are popular colors. As the water continues to cool this fall, the fishing will continue to improve.
Please remember, all Cutthroat Trout that are caught and don’t have a healed fin clip must be released. Large Lake Trout are not very good eating and take a long time to reach large sizes, and while they are legal to keep, many anglers are encouraging other anglers to release them.
Garden City Community Fishery Pond
Fishing for Rainbow Trout has been excellent. The best success has been in the mornings and evenings, but fish can be caught all day long. The best luck by far has come on wooly bugger fished on fly rods or behind a bubble on spinning rods. Black, green and brown are popular colors. If it is calm, you can do well using dry flies in #12-#14 sizes. If you prefer bait, try fishing with a small piece of worm under a bobber. The pond is full and the angler pressure compared to the summer months is much lower. A perfect time and place to get out with the family and enjoy the fall
Laketown Reservoir
Laketown Reservoir anglers are reporting good fishing for both Rainbow Trout and a few Cutthroat Trout. Weeds are dropping slowly, and fishing with wooly bugger and nymphs on fly rods or behind a bubble has been working the best. You can also try casting small spinners tipped with a worm or meal worm. A 4 wheel drive is recommended to access this reservoir since the road is rough. The colors are changing on the leaves and this location is hard to beat for a beautiful time outdoors.
Little Creek (Randolph) Reservoir
The water level is quite low but fishing has been fair for Rainbow Trout. Weeds are pretty thick, but should begin to die-down in the next few weeks. Anglers last week were having good luck using wooly buggers behind a bubble. Low pressure at this time of year.
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