Fishing spots for anglers to consider

Published: Thursday, June 9 2005 12:00 a.m. MDT

Here are a few of the fishing spots to consider on Free Fishing Day.

EAST CANYON — Fishing is fair to good from shore. Anglers report best success using worms and green Power Bait.

LOST CREEK RESERVOIR — Fishing success fair. Anglers have had best success using worms. Fishing spotty, so move around if you are not successful in an area.

PINEVIEW RESERVOIR — Anglers using small silver Mepps, spinners and black worms have reported success catching bass and perch.

STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR — Fishing best by casting or trolling minnow-imitating lures near shoreline in 5 to 20 feet of water. Some anglers are catching — and releasing — up to 50 fish in one morning, while others report only slow success. Early morning hours have been the most productive for success.

JORDANELLE RESERVOIR — Fishing fair to good for trout and bass. Perch limit was raised to 50 fish this year. Bass limit is six, but immediately release all bass over 12 inches.

DEER CREEK RESERVOIR — Fair success from shoreline and boats for trout. Power Bait or a worm/marshmallow combination have been the most popular baits from shoreline. Trolling pop gear and worm have been effective.

UTAH LAKE — White bass success good on warmer sunny days. Success best for the white bass near the Provo River inlet, from the State Park jetties, near American Fork and also a few are being caught near Lincoln Beach. Walleye success has dropped off a bit but catfish success continues to be fair to good. Dead minnows have been the preferred bait for catfish and walleye.

WILLOW POND in Murray — Fair to good success for trout and catfish. Best success early in the morning. Try standard fishing techniques and baits.

CURRANT CREEK — Good fishing, no ice. The road around the reservoir still has mud and snow. Good access to the dam.

MOON LAKE — Report of good fishing.

RED FLEET — Report of fair to good fishing for rainbows.

STARVATION — Fair fishing for bass, walleye and brown trout.

STEINAKER — Slow for bass and fair for trout.

UINTA MOUNTAIN LAKES AND STREAMS — High-elevation lakes, ponds and slow-moving waters are frozen with above average snowfall. Lower elevation streams are muddy. Be prepared for serious spring weather; area may receive unexpected snowstorms and high winds.

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