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Utah DWR Northern Region Fishing Report - August 5, 2008 - FishNews - 08-07-2008
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BLACKSMITH FORK RIVER: Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports the river is receiving very little pressure. The lone angler he interviewed was using a parachute adams fly and was planning to try a variety of nymphs. Water levels appeared to be perfect for fly fishing.
BLACKSMITH FORK (SECOND DAM): Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris talked to an angler who had success catching a few 10- to 14-inch brown trout using a pan-fried matuka (size 14). The angler had also used grasshoppers.
EAST CANYON STATE PARK: Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports that anglers are having success catching 12- to 14-inch rainbows using worms. Another group had success catching rainbows using green PowerBait.
ECHO RESERVOIR: Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples talked to anglers who weren't having much success. The water was a little choppy, making it difficult to fish. Water conditions were better earlier in the week. No fish were caught during the time of the interviews.
HYRUM STATE PARK: Anglers Ty Anderson and Colten Wuerthrich report fishing conditions are slow. Watersport recreation use is high.
LOGAN RIVER (FIRST DAM): Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports that anglers are catching 12- to 14-inch rainbows using pink and yellow PowerBait.
LOGAN RIVER (SECOND DAM): Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports seeing a lot of fish from the plank close to the spillway. One angler caught 10- to 12-inch rainbows using orange PowerBait and a sinker. Anglers say fishing has slowed down.
LOGAN RIVER (THIRD DAM): Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports fishing pressure is high, and success is slow. Anglers had a few hits but were unable to land anything with pink PowerBait and salmon eggs.
LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples spoke to anglers who had success catching rainbow trout with salmon eggs and PowerBait (green and rainbow).
NEWTON RESERVOIR: Dedicated Hunter Scott Harris reports that anglers are using sinkers and a worm to catch pan-sized bluegill and crappie. Success is high. Anglers were fishing from six to 10 feet off of the bank. Three other anglers had success catching tiger muskies. The muskies were released. Remember, all tiger muskies smaller than 40 inches must be immediately released.
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR: Pineview Port Ramp will be closed beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Monday (and lasting through Thursday) for an equipment demonstration as part of the Outdoor Retailers Show. Both Bluff and Anderson Cove Campground ramps will remain open. They, however, do not open until 7:00 each morning. Please plan accordingly. Water continues to drop due to irrigation demands. Temperatures seem to have stabilized at about 77°F; it's unlikely they will climb significantly as overnight lows are now normally in the lower 60s. Angling pressure seems to have declined a bit as the "hot bite" for both smallies and tigers is apparently over. Fish can still be caught, though. Panfish are normally staging off main lake points in deeper water as well as some of the flats adjacent to the inlet coves. Please be aware that tiger muskies are now a catch-and-release species. Be sure you have the proper tools to enable a quick release and enhance survival of the fish.
PORCUPINE RESERVOIR: Conservation Officer Matt Burgess reports that fishing is slow.
ROCKPORT RESERVOIR: Dedicated Hunter Spencer Staples reports that anglers were having some success catching 12- to 15-inch rainbows using worms, marshmallows and PowerBait. Water conditions were a little choppy due to the wind.