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Chris Penne, an aquatics biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, sent in this report from the spring survey at Porcupine.

Porcupine Reservoir is known for big brown trout and kokanee salmon, and during our most recent gillnet survey, it did not disappoint. Located just 30 minutes from Logan, this water is easily accessible for residents of Cache Valley and provides trophy opportunities for brown trout and quality kokanee salmon fishing. Results from this most recent netting survey showed excellent numbers and size of wild brown trout, with many fish exceeding 25 inches. The largest brown trout of the day was a beautiful 30-inch brown. Anglers looking to target brown trout will do best using artificial lures that mimic fish, which are a large part of their diet. Brown trout also are more active in shallow water at night and in the early morning, so shore anglers will do best targeting these fish during these times. Size and condition of kokanee salmon also appears to be improving, with fish averaging 14 inches in length and weighing a about 1 pound each. Much of this improvement in size is due to the recent exit of a few massive year classes of kokanee in 2012 and 2013, leaving the present classes of fish more room and resources to grow.  Wildlife Technician, Hunter Balmer holds a 30-inch brown trout Wildlife Technician, Kenley Gottlob holds a 30-inch brown trout Wildlife Technicians Jen Schmalz and Kenley Gottlob with brown trout Wildlife Technicians Kenley Gottlob, Jen Schmalz, and Hunter Balmer with kokanee salmon Wildlife Technician, Jen Schmalze holds a 30-inch brown