Byron Gunderson of Fish Tech Outfitters suggested fly fishermen try patterns the fish are looking for, like ant and beetle patterns in black, brown and rust colors. Also larger flies, such as Woolly Buggers in black, brown and dark olive.

"Flies like Woolly Buggers are a little larger so fish see this as a real nice meal," he noted.

One of the more popular lures for the Uinta lakes is a Jake's Spin-A-Lure.

And, as always, he said worms are a good choice for bait anglers.

Edwards suggested using nymphs and small streamers.

"And they seem to like something that looks tempting like a spinner or an aggressive pattern like a grasshopper, something that looks worthwhile for the fish to catch," he noted.

Some of the lakes along the Mirror Lake Highway were planted for the Labor Day weekend and still hold some of the plants or fish in the 9- to 10-inch range.

These would include Mirror, Lost, Teapot, Moosehorn and Pass lakes.

Some of those requiring a little hike, like Washington, Trial, Lilly and Crystal lakes still hold a good mix of rainbow, cutthroat and brook.

Edwards explained that some of the best fishing is still early and late in the day, which may require overnight camping. Another advantage to fall fishing is that with the cooler temperatures mid-day fishing can also be very good.

Ryan Brough, reported fishing Five Point, Doll, Superior and Little Superior in the Uintas recently. He said the long hike from Central Park to Five Point, about 10.6 miles, was worth the effort.

"Fishing was best at Superior. We caught a fish every other cast with our spinners—yellow or rose-gold Tee-Spoons and gold Jake's Spin-A-Lure. These fish had a lot of fight in them. There were lots of fish at Doll, but they didn't fight as much," he reported.

"We caught brook and cutthroat trout anywhere from 5 inches to as much as 14 inches, but most were around 11 inches."

Edwards suggested that anyone heading into the Uintas, especially those unfamiliar with the area, do a little advanced planning. One thing that will help is to become familiar with the area they're planning to fish. There are maps and guide books that are available showing camping and lake locations.

One thing anglers need to be aware of is that the weather in the high country can change quickly, explained Edwards.

A rain jacket should be as much a part of a fishing trip as the rod, reel and favorite bait, fly or lure.

It's also a good idea to take along extra clothing, warm clothing, waterproof matches, extra food, a compass and a fishing companion.

Fall is, indeed, a good time to fish, whether it be in the high country or at some of the more popular lower lakes and streams.

The change of the leaves combined with the good fishing, makes the Uintas especially appealing.

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