Fishing Forecasts
The latest Utah DWR forecasts, freshest first. Updated nightly.
Pine Lake
Freshsouthern utah·Updated Aug 18, 2026Summer Forecast (June-September): Rainbow and tiger trout are abundant and should provide good to excellent fishing during the summer. Cutthroat trout can occasionally be caught. Fishing early and late in the day should provide the best success. Small boats and and float tubes ar…
Mammoth Creek
Freshsouthern utah·Updated Aug 18, 2026Access: is limited in lower Mammoth Creek by private land that is posted closed to trespassing. Please respect private property rights and obey signs and other postings. Fall Fishing Forecast (September – November): Brown trout in the lower reaches of Mammoth Creek (below the…
Tropic Reservoir
Freshsouthern utah·Updated Aug 18, 2026Fall Fishing Forecast (September – November): The reservoir was drawn very low this summer and fish survival was likely impacted. Catchable-sized rainbow and tiger trout were stocked in spring and early summer and should provide some fishing opportunities this fall.
Yankee Meadow Reservoir
Freshsouthern utah·Updated Aug 18, 2026Fall Fishing Forecast (September – November): Yankee Meadow Reservoir has a conservation pool, so it is faring better through the drought than other southern Utah waters but is still noticeably low. Fishing success will improve with cooling water temperatures. Good success is rep…
Navajo Lake
Freshsouthern utah·Updated Aug 18, 2026Fall Fishing Forecast (September – November): Water level is low and weed growth is dense, making shore fishing often difficult at Navajo Lake. Getting out on the water on a small watercraft will allow you to fish over the top of the weeds. The vegetation will start to die off i…
Rockport Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 30, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper in the reservoir while warm water fish, such as smallmouth bass and yellow perch, head closer to shore. Rainbow trout: For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm o…
Hyrum Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 30, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper in the reservoir while warm water fish, such as largemouth bass and yellow perch, head closer to shore. Rainbow Trout: For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm off…
Pelican Lake
Recenteastern utah·Updated Jun 30, 2026(Summer) Pelican Lake did not fill to full capacity in 2026, it reached around 80% capacity. As a result the lake level is already significantly lower than normal with about 3-4 of water inside the bulrush edge. Significant winds have churned up the edges of the lake and it is mu…
Porcupine Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 30, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): Fishing at Porcupine can be hot for small- to mid-sized kokanee during the summer months. Rainbow trout: If you're fishing from shore for rainbow trout, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm off the bottom in areas that transition to deep…
Mantua Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 30, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper in the reservoir and towards cooler water coming from inlet streams. At the same time, the warm water fish, such as largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch, head closer to shore.…
Holmes Creek Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 29, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): Water temperatures have warmed and trout stocking has ended. It will resume again this fall. Largemouth bass and bluegill are the primary targets for anglers this time of year. Largemouth bass: Try casting spinner baits, twister tail gr…
Echo Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 29, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): When water temperatures warm up, trout begin to head deeper in the reservoir while warm water fish, such as smallmouth bass and yellow perch, head closer to shore. Rainbow trout: For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm…
Causey Reservoir
Recentnorthern utah·Updated Jun 29, 2026Fishing forecast (July-August): Rainbow trout: For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm off the bottom in deeper water. Personal watercraft anglers can do well trolling crankbaits or a squid and dodger combination, at depths of 8 to 40 feet. Lake trout,…
Little Dell Reservoir
Recentwasatch front·Updated Jun 18, 2026Fishing forecast (May through August): During the summer, water levels steadily decline as the city relies on it for regional demands. Fishing remains good during these summer months. Both shore and non-motorized boat anglers do well fishing early-mornings and later-evenings. Fo…
Utah Lake
Recentwasatch front·Updated Jun 18, 2026Fishing forecast (June through August): Bullhead and Channel Catfish: Catch rates are fair to good fishing for black bullhead and channel catfish all throughout the lake during these summer months. Rocky shoreline areas, areas having some sort of structure, and the outer edges…
Steinaker Reservoir
Recenteastern utah·Updated Jun 18, 2026(Summer) Summer fishing at Steinaker Reservoir is typically fast action for bluegill and largemouth bass. Fish early mornings and later evenings for some great topwater action. Trout species are now moving into the cooler and deeper waters of the reservoir. In 2026 we have lo…
Red Fleet Reservoir
Recenteastern utah·Updated Jun 13, 2026Summer (June- August) Current water levels at Red Fleet are still very low (28% of active capacity) please continue to use caution while navigating the reservoir. Red Fleet is a cool/warm water fishery with many different species to target! Wiper, walleye and largemouth bass are…
Tibble Fork Reservoir
Recentwasatch front·Updated Jun 11, 2026Fishing forecast (June through August): Tibble Fork Reservoir is a very popular summer recreation destination. Recreational boating (kayaks, SUP, etc.), swimming, and non-angler shore use are high during these months. Fishing weekends and holidays can be challenging for boat and…
Ferron Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically provide fair to good fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. Colorado River cutthroat trout will be more active later in the summer after their spawn. Damse…
Gooseberry Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically provide fair to good fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. Trout occasionally do not survive overwinter in this reservoir. Expect rainbows to be 10-12 inc…
Huntington North Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Summer months will provide the best fishing opportunity for Channel catfish. Catfish can be caught on various baits with scent. Trout fishing can be difficult in the summer due to higher water temperatures. Most of their feeding activi…
Electric Lake
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Water levels are extremely low. No boats can be launched at this time. Fishing at Electric Lake will be difficult this year due to the low water. Best options are to fish the shoreline for tiger trout.
Oowah Lake
Agingeastern utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically provide fair to good fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. A few wild brook trout can be caught in the deeper part of the reservoir.
Millsite Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically provide good to great fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. Focus fishing efforts on early morning and late afternoon/evening. Splake and tiger trout are…
Monticello Lake
Agingeastern utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically provide fair to good fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. Trout typically do not survive overwinter in this pond. Expect rainbows to be 10-12 inches in l…
Soup Bowl Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 25, 2026Summer Fishing Forecast (June – August): Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically provide fair to good fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. Trout typically do not survive overwinter in this pond. Expect rainbows to be 10-12 inches in l…
East Park Reservoir
Agingeastern utah·Updated May 20, 2026Fish, win and make memories at the annual Uintah Basin Fishing Contest! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in partnership with Vernal's The Fox 98.5 FM radio station, holds this annual family-friendly fishing contest to encourage anglers — near and far — to fish at designat…
Mill Meadow Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 18, 2026Summer Forecast (June-August): Rainbow trout, kokanee, and muskie were stocked this spring, as well as abundant wild brown trout, typically provide fair to good fishing throughout the summer with popular baits, lures, and flies. Perch can also provide good summer fishing. Tiger m…
Koosharem Reservoir
Agingcentral utah·Updated May 18, 2026Koosharem Reservoir was drained in 2025. However, it was restocked this fall with Rainbow, Tiger, and Brook trout. Fish can grow quickly in Koosharem and should provide some fishing opportunities. Summer Fishing Forecast (June - August): Ten-inch rainbow trout were stocked t…
Millrace Park Pond
Agingwasatch front·Updated Apr 28, 2026Fishing forecast (March through May): DWR spring trout stocking efforts typically begin mid-March for Millrace Pond. These stocking efforts typically continue through May. Trout catch rates are good during these spring months. We recommend using a piece of night crawler fished be…