Anglers are moving to the mountains for summer fishing

Temperatures are getting hot, so the big move for fishermen is to the mountains ... campgrounds, lakes, streams, hiking and biking trails. And, of course, fishing.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to fishing at this time of the year. Being warmer, it takes more effort to catch fish. On the other hand, there are more fish (this is the peak of the planting season) and conditions are more pleasant. Utah will plant more than a million pounds of fish this year.

At this time of the year, fly fishermen start throwing dry flies for rivers and streams. During the day, fish will be holding in the deeper pools and holes.

For lakes, timing is everything for summertime success.

With warmer water temperatures, fish move into the shallows mornings and evenings, the back into deeper waters in the afternoons. Best fishing, then, is mornings and evenings when the fish are feeding and within casting range.

Those trolling on lakes will need to go deep. Shore fishermen should look for spots were the shoreline drops away in order to reach cooler water levels.

Lakes at the higher elevations are open. Those most accessible will be getting fish on a regular basis.

Following is the latest report from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources:

EAST CANYON: Trout fishing has slowed down, but fishing is still very good for smallmouth bass on the east side of the reservoir using tube jigs.

MANTUA: Fishing was good with the best success in the evening. Anglers are catching bass, bluegill, perch and trout. Look for good fishing at Mantua reservoir for the rest of the summer and into the fall. Try tube jigs, Rapalas and buzzbaits for bass. For bluegill and perch use a worm and bobber. Trout have been taking PowerBait

PINEVIEW: Fishing continues to be hot for bass, muskies and panfish, although many perch caught are reported to be on the small side.

ROCKPORT: The inlet is still producing good fishing for anglers using PowerBait and worms. The dam is a good place to catch smallmouth bass using tube jigs.

STRAWBERRY: Anglers report fair to good fishing success from shoreline, tubes and boats by using various techniques and baits. Best fishing is in the early morning.