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Scott Tolentino, Bear Lake Project Leader for the UDWR, sent in this report.
Bear Lake Fishing Report: Surface water temperature is about 45 degrees. Launching is available at the marina and both east side boat ramps at First Point and Rainbow Cove and courtesy docks are in the water at all locations. Fishing has been fair to good for Cutthroat Trout and a few Lake Trout. Anglers targeting the trout are mainly trolling with crankbaits such as scatter raps, flatfish, and jointed minnows in water 15-45' deep. Best spots have been from Swan Creek north to Fish Haven creek along the west shore and off Cisco Beach. The DWR completed a gill net survey last week and found the majority of Cutthroat Trout in about 85-125' of water off the North Eden area, however, there has been little fishing pressure at these depths. You may also try fishing with tube jigs tipped with cisco &/or worms right on the bottom. Remember, all cutthroat trout without a healed fin clip must be released. Garden City Community Fishery Pond Pond now has open but the water level is still low. Once the water levels come up, the pond will be stocked with catchable sized Rainbow Trout and some brood Cutthroat Trout. This should happen within the next few weeks. Since this is a community fishing water, the limit is 2 fish. Laketown Reservoir This water is also open and anglers are reporting fair fishing for Rainbow Trout. Small jigs tipped with worms or waxworms will always work well, but small spinners can work well at this time of year. Laketown Reservoir is not a community fishery, therefore, the daily limit is four trout.