Michael Hadley, an aquatic biologist with the UDWR, sent in this report on Fish Lake.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducted a gill net survey at Fish Lake on May 17, 2012. This annual survey is designed to monitor the lake’s rainbow and splake trout populations but, at Fish Lake, we’re always prepared to see something exciting. On this beautiful spring morning we caught a couple mid-sized lake trout (12 and 15 lbs) as well as two large tiger muskies measuring 40 and 44 inches. Tiger...

Lake Powell Fish Report ­ May 22 2012
Lake Elevation: 3636
Water Temperature 70-75 F
By: Wayne Gustaveson of Wayne's Words

We did a tour of the recent hot spots and found fish holding in the same spots as last week. Not much change has occurred. That means fishing remains really good for these species: juvenile striped bass, walleye and smallmouth bass. Ripe male stripers that were caught well two weeks ago have disappeared. I am sorry to report that bait fishing for stripers in the main channel is not productive. That may improve after stripers spawn in the next two weeks.

Small stripers...

A legal ruling on the stream access issue in Utah came down Monday and it answered, sort of, some questions. Judge Derek Pullan made the long awaited and overdue decision Monday on the lawsuit the Utah Stream Access Coalition brought against the state regarding the constitutionality of HB141.
Pullan ruled that the Utah Constitution clearly regards waters HB141 restricted from public access two years ago as owned by the state and they must be managed in public trust. Pullan, however, did not say that public access on streams crossing private property is required. He has asked the involved parties to provide him with more information for another ruling later...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, for all of its promoting good fishing in the state, has - at least in my opinion - seemingly been avoiding talking about the issues.

Word about on-line fishing surveys, open houses in the five regions and possible regulation changes has come from the inner circles of the fishing community and has not been shared widely with the public.
That being said, I was glad to see an email Monday announcing "Fisheries Open Houses" for the Central Region being held May 22 and May 24. My only criticism is they are landing in media outlet email boxes too close to the meetings to a...

The Utah State Parks reservoir condition report for the week of May 21.

Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degrees
Bear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degrees
Bear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degrees
Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degrees *18' and smaller boats should be launched due to low water level
Deer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/53 degrees
East Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/52 degrees
Wide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/58 degrees
Great Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/60 degrees
Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/62 degree...

The annual spring netting survey conducted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources at Flaming Gorge is done. Always cool to see these fish come in from the nets and then watch them swim away. The video was shot during the netting in 2011. Here's the report from Thursday's action.

Thanks for Flaming Gorge Project Leader Ryan Mosley for sending all the reports and the great pictures.

We concluded our spring netting on Flaming Gorge today with some big catches. We shattered our previous "big fish" of the sampling season, not once but twice, with a 26.6 and 30.4...

The Green River has been getting some attention in recent weeks. The entire river from its headwaters in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming to its confluence with the Colorado in Canyonlands was named Tuesday as the No. 2 most endangered river in the United States by American Rivers. Here's my story on that announcement. We also did a story about how high runoff in 2011 will mean fat fish and happy anglers for years to come.

The annual spring netting surveys at Flaming Gorge Reservoir continue this week. Ryan Mosley, Flaming Gorge Project Leader for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report from netting Wednesday.

We moved our efforts to Sheep Creek Bay today, where the weather was fantastic and the nets were full of fish! What a great "office", as seen by the sunrise looking east towards the butte that motivated John Wesley Powell to name this area, the Flaming Gorge.

The shore sets were dominated by abundant rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. Many of the rainbow trout were in the 16-18 inch range...

Ryan Mosley, Flaming Gorge Project Leader for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report as netting surveys continue on the reservoir.

Today, we finished up our second day of netting at Jarvies Bay. It was a beautiful morning on the water. It was warm with a calm breeze, rainbows were seen dimpling the surface, and the distant calls of geese, ospreys, mourning doves, great horned owls, and even the serenade of the canyon wren, filled our ears. This is a fish sampling report though, so I guess I better get to it....

We sampled 10 lake trout in our open water sets, but the size was ...

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists conducted a second day of netting surveys at Flaming Gorge on May 14. Here's a report from Flaming Gorge Project Leader Ryan Mosley.

We moved our netting to Jarvies Bay, where we spend two days targeting shoreline-oriented species and also trophy lake trout. We sampled a total of 10 lake trout up to 21 lbs in the open water lake trout sets. Lake trout diets included kokanee, rainbow trout, and small invertebrates like midges and scuds. We sampled numerous rainbow trout up to 18-inches, smallmouth bass up to 1.5 lbs, and smaller lake trout in the shoreline sets...

Scott Tolentino, Bear Lake Project Leader for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bear Lake Fishing Report:
Fishing on Bear Lake has been fair for cutthroat trout and lake trout. Try trolling or jigging for cutthroat and lake trout in water depths of 20-60 feet. Use large minnow-type lures in 4-7” lengths or flatfish in the U-20-M2 sizes trolled from downriggers. When jigging, use whole cisco or jigs tipped with cisco. Once cutthroat run up the tributary streams to spawn and return to the lake, they begin to feed heavily and the fishing should...

Lake Powell Fish Report – May 10, 2012
Lake Elevation: 3635
Water Temperature 64-72 F
By: Wayne Gustaveson of Wayne's Words.

For another week Lake Powell’s water level is stable and temperature remains in the low 60’s which is ideal for excellent bass, walleye and crappie fishing. With day length and ambient temperature increasing the best tip is to fish in the shade. That includes the shady side of an individual rock or the shady side of a canyon. Seek shade to increase catch.

Bass nests are still seen in the clear water and some have male guards cruising in the vicinity. But bass spawni...

Biologists from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have started the annual spring netting surveys at Flaming Gorge Reservoi. Flaming Gorge Project Leader Ryan Mosley sent in this report. The video comes from a day of netting on the Gorge in the spring of 2011.

We kicked off our annual spring netting this morning at Antelope Flat. Heading down the road to the launch, we had a mountain lion run through the headlights. It was a welcome sighting of this elusive species, but afterward we pondered whether that was good or bad luck!

Fortunately, it turn...

Just in time to run with the story, photo and video we did on fishing the Green and Flaming Gorge, comes this report from fly fishing guide Ryan Kelly with Flaming Gorge Resort.

May 8, 2012

Flows: 1580 cfs 6:00 am-4:00 pm rising to 2500 from 5:00 pm-12:00 am. The water takes about 2 hrs. to reach Little Hole.

The last couple of weeks have changed dramatically. It's transition time and the big Midge and Blue Wing...

Michael Hadley, an aquatics biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report of a gillnetting survey conducted May 8 at Panguitch Lake.

We found rainbow trout ranging from 9 to 18 inches. Cutthroat trout from 10 to 20 inches were abundant and the number of tiger trout observed was the highest since they were introduced in 2006. We even caught a few cutthroat and tiger trout above the 22-inch slot limit. Trout were in good condition. The number of fish caught indicated that there were no appreciable losses due to low water after the malfunction of the dam in fall 2011. Once again, no Ut...

Anglers having a hard time deciding where to fish these days might want to turn their attention to Rockport Reservoir. The Rafter B tagged trout contest will run through the end of May. Only seven of the 46 tagged trout have been turned in and the $2,500 cash prize is still swimming around out there. That or it was eaten and someone used the tag to pick their teeth. Tagged fish should be taken the Rafter B store in Wanship to determine the prize. Visit this link or call 435-336-2241 for more information.

Michael Hadley, an aquatic biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report of a gillnetting survey at Mill Meadow Reservoir last week.

Mill Meadow Reservoir: At Mill Meadow Reservoir, we found the usual assortment: wild brown trout, yellow perch, and large Utah suckers. The suckers were so large (some weighing nearly 6 pounds) that they dominated the biomass of fish caught during the survey. Most brown trout ranged from 10 to 16 inches, though one 22-inch fish was observed. Yellow perch ranged from 7 to 10 inches. Of the fish species that are actually stocked in the reservoir, we fou...

Michael Hadley, an aquatic biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report of a gillnetting survey at Forsyth Reservoir last week.

Forsyth Reservoir: Good numbers of splake and tiger trout were observed with 14- to 17-inch fish most dominant and a couple of tiger trout exceeding 20 inches and 3 pounds. Unfortunately, we also found lots of small yellow perch. These fish were illegally introduced to the reservoir around 2008 or 2009 and are quickly increasing in abundance. While perch fishing may be fairly good for a couple of years, they will eventually begin to have a negative impact...

Michael Hadley, an aquatic biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report of a gillnetting survey at Koosharem Reservoir last week.

Koosharem Reservoir: On May 1, UDWR found healthy rainbow, cutthroat, and even a few brook trout in Koosharem. Most trout were 14 to 17 inches in length, with the biggest at 21 inches and four pounds. Trout numbers were not high, but the fish were in good condition. Utah chubs, however, were very abundant, making up a significant portion of the fish biomass sampled during the survey. With such a high density of chubs, fishing is often tough at Koosharem, ...

The Utah State Parks reservoir conditions report for the week of May 7:

Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Bear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Bear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp CLOSED
Deer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
East Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/43 degrees
Wide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/55 degrees
Great Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/60 degrees
Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/61 degrees
Huntington State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/55 degrees
Hyrum Lake S...

They may be tiny and vulnerable now, but fingerling tiger muskie released in two Utah reservoirs in April will one day bring huge smiles. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fisheries biologists made a bit of wildlife history recently when the hybrid cross between a northern pike and a true muskie were hatched and survived to be released at Cottonwood and Bullock reservoirs in the Uinta Basin. Fisheries officials have been working for years to reach this point. When the fish hit the reservoirs they became the first known tigers to be successfully produced in the West.Cottonwood and Bullock reservoirs each received 100 ...

Lake Powell Fish Report – May 1, 2012
Lake Elevation: 3635
Water Temperature 64-66 F
By: Wayne Gustaveson - Wayne's Words
On Hold!

Lake Powell is stable and holding at elevation 3635 (MSL) where it has been for over a month. Water flowing in equals water flowing out with no sign of increased runoff. This means that bass and crappie nests are still visible. Water temperature is holding in the low 60’s which is ideal for excellent bass, walleye and crappie fishing. The end result is ideal fishing conditions that will continue for a few more weeks. Here are the details.

Bass have mostly pu...

I spent time with Ryan fishing the Gorge and the Green last week working on an upcoming story. We had an awesome day on both the Gorge and the Green. Look for an upcoming story.

Here's a report from Ryan Mosely, Flaming Gorge Project Leader for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources from this past weekend.

After buying a Wyoming AIS decal ($30 for Non-residents), I made a trip up reservoir to test the waters north of the border with my counterpart from Wyoming Game and Fish, Craig Amadio. After the windy cold front we had last week, the reservoir surface temps...

I have a feeling Ryan will forgive me for being late in posting this report. I was fishing with him on Flaming Gorge last week when he sent this report. I should have Ryan him do the Gorge report as well because he must have stuck 100 rainbows in a couple of hours of fishing last Wednesday. I spent Thursday on the river for an upcoming story and found fishing to be everything I had it would be.

So, here is the late Green River report from Ryan Kelly of Flaming Gorge Resort.

Fly Fishing Report for 04/26/2012
F...

The Utah State Parks reservoir conditions report for the week of April 30:

Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Bear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Bear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp CLOSED
Deer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/45 degrees
East Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/41 degrees
Wide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/55 degrees
Great Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/60 degrees
Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/61 degrees
Huntington State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/52 degrees
Hyrum Lak...

The Cabela's store in Lehi is holding the Ladies' Day Out event April 21 with free hand-on seminars, giveaways, samples and advice from experts. Fishing seminars include: "Reeling in the big one, fly casting for first timers" at 10 a.m. and a fly tying session at 1 p.m. There are other hunting, firearms and food sessions available. Participants in attendance are eligible for a $500 Cabela's gift card and the first 100 women will get a free t-shirt....

I've been running a lot of info on the Green River these days and for good reason. As I mentioned may happen last year, the high flows in the spring/summer of 2011 flushed the river of years of sediment and gunk setting the plate for incredible insect production. The result is fat fish. The great thing about these fish is despite the abundance of food they are still willing to hit fake food so get there now.

Today's post starts, or at least begins again, a weekly fishing report provided by Flaming Gorge Resort. Ryan Kelly, one of the best guides on the Green in my...

Lake Powell Fish Report – April 18, 2012
Lake Elevation: 3635
Water Temperature 55-65 F
By: Wayne Gustaveson

Bass Return to Beds
It is the third week of April and true to form bass are returning to the shallows to spawn. There was some early nest building during the first week of April which happens only occasionally, but the actual spawn will occur during the coming week.
Male bass build the nest, guard the eggs, and protect the young during the first two weeks after hatching. They are amazingly aggressive and will attack anything that moves for the first day or two after spawning. Every f...

Here's part 2 of the Green River electroshocking report from Matt McKell, a fisheries biologist with the UDWR's Flaming Gorge/Green River Project. Shocking out of the Little Hole Day Use Area took place Wednesday night.

Green River Electrofishing Report, Part 2 – More Bugs and Fatter Fish

OK, so there's no way I could have believed that the report from Monday night's survey at Tailrace could be topped, but last night at Little Hole was absolutely incredible. Again, the weather was about perfect, except maybe a little too calm...a little breeze would have pushed some of the bugs out of the way (see pic). Yes, they were even thicke...

I'm so bummed I missed the annual spring electrofishing survey on the Green River below Flaming Gorge this week. It is one of my favorite events of the year.

Thankfully, Matt McKell, a fisheries biologist with the UDWR's Flaming Gorge/Green River Project, sent in this report. The video was taken in the fall of 2010 as the survey takes place twice a year. Matt will send another report on the second night of shocking from Little Hole. Here's his report.

Green River Electrofishing Report, Part 1 – Clouds of midges and lots o...

I wonder how long it took to get the carp smell off of the scales in the Smith's grocery store in Brigham City? That was my first response to the information sent to me about the new Utah archery record for carp.

State wildlife officials confirmed Monday that the 30-pound 4-ounce carp shot by Stephen Shemenski with archery equipment on the Willard Spur on April 7 is the new record.

All possible record fish must be weighed on certifiable scales. In this case, the closest place was the local Smith's store.

Those famil...

Ryan Mosley, Flaming Gorge/Green River Project Leader for the UDWR, sent in this report. Time to head for the Gorge for rainbows.

Springtime rolls around and for many of us, our earliest angling attention turns to rainbow trout. Many of the strains of rainbow trout stocked on the Green and Flaming Gorge are spring spawners, making them fun to target/catch and absolutely beautiful specimens to hold. The clear waters of the Green and the Gorge produce some absolutely beautiful fish (see pics). I keep hearing all the successful reports from both fisheries, and they are coming in almost faster than I can process! <...

Gill netting report on Piute Reservoir from Michael Hadley, a fisheries biologists with the UDWR's southern region.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducted a gill net survey at Piute Reservoir on April 11, 2012, in order to monitor the current state of the fishery. While we found rainbow trout ranging from 10 to 19 inches, they were not as abundant as we had hoped. Utah chubs, however, were very abundant, providing a clue as to why the rainbows are struggling. The previously strong population of rainbow trout was hit hard when the reservoir was nearly drained in the fall of 2009. Since that time, Utah chubs have rapidly increased in abundan...

Utah State Parks reservoir conditions report for the week of April 16:

Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/43 degrees
Bear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/43 degrees
Bear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/43 degrees
Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp CLOSED
Deer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/43 degrees
East Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/40 degrees
Wide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/51 degrees
Great Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/56 degrees
Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/55 degrees
Huntington State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/48 degrees
Hyrum Lake St...

Make sure to check out the Wayne's Words website before any trip to Powell for the best and most reliable info on fishing there.

Lake Powell Fish Report ­ April 11, 2012
Lake Elevation: 3635
Water Temperature 54-64 F
By: Wayne Gustaveson

Fishing is fantastic as long as you are fishing for bass in the afternoon. Bass spawning is imminent. It may take another week due to unsettled weather, but fishing will remain very good for bass for the rest of the month. Water temperature still dec...

A report from the UDWR's gill net survey at Otter Creek Reservoir on April 10. The report came from fisheries biologist Michael Hadley. Say hello to big fish.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conducted a gill net survey at Otter Creek Reservoir on April 10, 2012, in order to monitor the condition of the trout fishery. As always, we found plenty of fat, healthy rainbow trout. The two predominant size groups are 10 to 12 inches and 16 to 18 inches in length. As a bonus, we caught--and were able to release--a 29-inch, 11-pound brown trout. Browns are not very abundant in Otter Creek Reservoir, but they can grow to impressive size when they start ...

I've been out of town on assignment and spending time in Zion National Park with my family on Spring Break for the past two weeks. The first I heard of the passing of Gean Snow came as a bit of a shock during a banquet at the Wasatch Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo.

If there was ever an appropriate time to hear of his passing, it came as Stonefly Society members presented a conservation award named after Gean. I was deeply honored several years ago when I was named as a recipient of the Gean Snow Conservation Award.

I first met Gean sometime in the mid-1980s during a...

Utah State Parks reservoir condition report for the week of March 26:

Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/42 degrees
Bear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/42 degrees
Bear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/40 degrees
Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp CLOSED
Deer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/42 degrees
East Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp CLOSED- unsafe ice
Wide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/39 degrees
Great Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/49 degrees
Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/51 degrees
Huntington State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/36 degrees
Hyrum Lake ...

Michael Hadley, a fisheries biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report of a recent gill net survey on Minersville Reservoir near Beaver.

The gill net survey at Minersville was conducted March 23, 2012. Biologists found lots of fat, healthy rainbow trout. These fish ranged in size from 12 to 20 inches and from one to three pounds. The reservoir is completely full, meaning that rainbows will have plenty of food this year and should continue to see impressive growth. This will be a great year to visit Minersville and catch some high-quality trout. Special fishing regulations are in place at this reservoir, so consult ...

Lake Powell Fish Report – March 21, 2012
Lake Elevation: 3635
Water Temperature 50-57 F
By: Wayne Gustaveson

Imagine my surprise when checking the water level to find out that Lake Powell has risen since the last report. Normally lake level does not climb until April. The recent wet storm front has already had an impact on the lake. Now lake level will likely continue the normal slow decline expected in March but that was really fun to see the little bump in elevation.

The big storm also slowed down lake warming. Base temperature did not change remaining at 50 F. There were no shallow coves warming into the 60s this we...

Here's another report from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fisheries biologist Michael Hadley. This one on Newcastle Reservoir west of Cedar City.

A gill net survey was conducted at Newcastle Reservoir west of Cedar City on March 21, 2012. We found healthy rainbow trout and wipers. Rainbows continue to show improved survival and growth since the reduction of the golden shiner population by the wipers. Rainbows observed during the survey ranged from 10 to 18 inches and were in great condition. A number of nice wipers were also collected, with the largest weighing in at almost five pounds. More "catchable"-sized (ie. 10-inch) rainbows have been stoc...

There are two opportunities this week to get amped for the arrival of spring and summer fly fishing seasons.

Support the Utah Stream Access Coalition by catching the The International Fly Fishing Film Festival being held March 22 at the Ragan Theater on the Utah Valley University Campus, 800 W. University Parkway, in Orem. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Parks Sportsman, 644 N. State St., in Orem, at the door or on the web. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Utah Stream Access Coalition.

Fisheries officials from Yellowstone National Park announced Friday an increase in fishing permit fees. What are they thinking? Raising the price to enjoy fishing in a national park at a time when people are still struggling to make ends meet?

Yes, and I am all for it. In fact, I'd like to see the fees increased even more.
Under the new structure the fee for a 3-day permit will be $18, $25 for a 7-day and $40 for an annual permit. Permits for anglers 15 and under remain free. The previous fees were $15, $20 and $35.
The minor increases will help park fisheries biologists with projects decided upon in ...

The Utah State Park reservoir conditions report for the week of March 19:

Bear Lake State Park Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/38 degrees *watch for ice
Bear Lake First Point: Launch Ramp OPEN/40 degrees
Bear Lake Rainbow Cove: Launch Ramp OPEN/40 degrees
Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach: Launch Ramp CLOSED
Deer Creek State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/35 degrees
East Canyon State Park: Launch Ramp CLOSED- one to 12 inches of ice
Wide Hollow at Escalante State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/39 degrees
Great Salt Lake State Marina: Launch Ramp OPEN/45 degrees
Gunlock State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/43 degrees
Huntington State Park: Launch Ramp OPEN/36 degrees
Hyrum Lake ...

Scott Tolentino, Bear Lake Project Leader for the UDWR, sent in this report for Bear Lake and some other area waters.

Bear Lake Fishing Report:

After a tough week with ice forming all over the lake and making fishing/access difficult, the warm weather and wind has opened up the entire lake. Launching is excellent for boats and is available at the Utah State Park marina, Rainbow Cove, 1st Point and Spinnaker Point Marina. There is no snow on the ground. Fishing continues to be good for cutthroat trout and fair for whitefish. The Bear Lake whitefish spawn is winding down, but some whitefish are biting o...

Michael Hadley, a UDWR fisheries biologist in southern Utah, sent in the first gill net survey report of the spring. Check out the fast-growing rainbow trout at Wide Hollow Reservoir near Escalante.

Division of Wildlife Resources fish biologists conducted a gill net survey at Wide Hollow Reservoir near Escalante on March 15, 2012. They found that rainbow trout stocked at 10 inches in spring 2011 have grown fast; those fish now measure 16 to 18 inches and weigh 2 to 3 lbs. This exceptional growth can be attributed to the outstanding water year in 2011 in addition to the refilling of the reservoir ...

Matt McKell, a biologist on the DWR's Flaming Gorge Project, sent in this report of fishing on the Green River below Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

The weather here at Flaming Gorge has been rather springlike lately and a friend and I were able to take advantage of one of the nicest days yet, spending several hours last Friday fishing the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam. The weather was perfect, sunny and warm, and by the way they were feeding, the fish seemed to be enjoying it too. We started wade fishing in mid-morning in the upper reaches of the A Section just below the dam and caught several chubby rainbows on nymph patterns (red or black zebra midges, grey scuds with flash,...

The Rocky Mountain Anglers fishing club has been teaching anglers how to catch walleye for 20 years, but most Utah anglers still only catch walleye by accident. There are no excuses to ignore these tasty and sometimes difficult to catch fish. All it takes is attending the upcoming 20th annual Rocky Mountain Anglers/Utah Division of Wildlife Resources free walleye seminar.
The seminar is being held March 21 starting at 7 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources building, 1594 W. North Temple, in Salt Lake City.
Professional walleye anglers, seasoned veterans and state biologists will provide everything you need to know on where, when and how to catc...

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials are looking for volunteers to help with the youth fishing club program. The clubs are community-based and provide adult mentors to teach youth ages 6-13 the basics of fishing in a six-week course. Volunteers are needed across the state, but officials are currently in immediate need of mentors in Spanish Fork, Highland, Salem, Payson, Murray and Draper. If you have time and want to help create future anglers shoot Tonya Kieffer, the community fisheries biologists for the DWR's Central Region, an email at tonyakieffer@utah.gov or call her at 801-874-5705.
For a list...