Catch tips for popular waters throughout the state

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has released the following fishing report for many popular fishing waters throughout the state:

LAKE POWELL: Stripers are feeding quickly during their prime feeding times. At first and last light there is a brief flurry of feeding. At this time, these fish are as susceptible to angling as all stripers are when they decide to eat. They grab anything close to their mouths when in feeding mode. The fishing window lasts for about 20 minutes. Those that have been successful are camped near the action and waiting when the sky lightens in the morning. Once a feeding location is known, an angler could be waiting at the right spot to get five quick fish. Find them one day and return to the same spot the next for consistent action. During daylight, fishing is tough with only a random boil that could happen anytime, any place and then not repeat. For this week the best bet is to fish for bass around shad schools located in the backs of many brushy coves. Surface lures tossed near brush (with shad) are being whacked with regularity both morning and evening. During the day plastic tubes and drop-shot shad baits are working on the deep water side of brushy shad coves. Fish 25 feet for best action on keeper-sized fish.

Northern Region

BEAR LAKE: Lake trout are coming close to shore in order to spawn, and some anglers have received citations for trying to catch the fish. Fishing action is fair. Biologist Scott Tolentino says the fish are getting aggressive, which improves fishing.

DAVIS COUNTY URBAN PONDS: Conservation Officer Keith Fullenkamp reports urban pond fishing is fast and furious right now for the fall-stocked rainbow trout. Anglers report phenomenal success at Farmington and Kaysville Ponds using PowerBait. Please remember the daily bag and possession limits and report any observed poaching to the UTIP hotline at 1-800-662-DEER.

EAST CANYON RESERVOIR: Two anglers reported catching about 20 fish on flatfish run (of which they kept six) with about ten colors on weighted line.

LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: Conservation Officer Keith Fullenkamp reports that anglers are catching their limit of nice rainbows and cutthroats by trolling with pop gear.

ROCKPORT STATE PARK: Joseph Donnell reports that fishing continues to be really good for trout, including some nice tigers. Most anglers are trolling with pop gear and worms, Rapalas or other favorite lures. He spoke with one group that quickly limited out after going 20 feet down. The small mouth bass are still active even with the cold water temperatures. The water temperature is around 51 degrees. Anglers also report that bank fishing continues to be fair. Day use fees have been reduced to $5.