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Dec 8, 23
Ice conditions: Ice is currently forming at many Utah waterbodies but may not yet have even thickness or safe access for ice fishing. Anglers should use extreme caution and be aware of best practices for ice safety.[/font][/size][/color]
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Ice conditions: Ice is currently forming at many Utah waterbodies but may not yet have even thickness or safe access for ice fishing. Anglers should use extreme caution and be aware of best practices for ice safety.[/font][/size][/color]
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Academy Mill Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until mid-June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until mid-June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Benches Pond:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody is a great location for ice fishing for some trout. An ice safety guide is available here. Winter access is not maintained to the parking lot and restroom. Ice often melts off in late May. As the snow melts and the reservoir fills, you can expect the water to be murky or muddy. Trout typically do not overwinter in this pond. Catchable-sized rainbow trout are stocked in the spring. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody is a great location for ice fishing for some trout. An ice safety guide is available here. Winter access is not maintained to the parking lot and restroom. Ice often melts off in late May. As the snow melts and the reservoir fills, you can expect the water to be murky or muddy. Trout typically do not overwinter in this pond. Catchable-sized rainbow trout are stocked in the spring. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Blanding Reservoir No. 4:
Fishing forecast (December through March): In the winter, this waterbody typically is covered with some ice. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout, tiger trout and largemouth bass are in the water year-round. This and other bodies of water are stocked with fish by the end of May and in the fall. Water levels are typically lower in the fall. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): In the winter, this waterbody typically is covered with some ice. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout, tiger trout and largemouth bass are in the water year-round. This and other bodies of water are stocked with fish by the end of May and in the fall. Water levels are typically lower in the fall. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Blue Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. An ice safety guide is available here. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. An ice safety guide is available here. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Boulger Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access is not maintained to the parking lot and restroom. Ice often melts off in late May. As the snow melts and the reservoir fills, you can expect the water to be murky or muddy. Skyline Mine will be mining underneath the reservoir. Utah Dam Safety is requiring the lake to be drained while the undermining occurs. The lake will be drained and remain empty until fall 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access is not maintained to the parking lot and restroom. Ice often melts off in late May. As the snow melts and the reservoir fills, you can expect the water to be murky or muddy. Skyline Mine will be mining underneath the reservoir. Utah Dam Safety is requiring the lake to be drained while the undermining occurs. The lake will be drained and remain empty until fall 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Carbon County Community Fishing Pond:
Fishing forecast (December through March): The county pond is closed during the winter. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): The county pond is closed during the winter. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Cleveland Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This reservoir has been impacted by extreme drought conditions over the past few years. DWR suspended rainbow trout stocking in 2021 due to low water during the summer and fall. A few catchable-sized rainbow trout were stocked in the fall of 2022. These rainbows will be hungry and active at ice-off in late May. The full quota of rainbow trout were stocked in June 2023. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This reservoir has been impacted by extreme drought conditions over the past few years. DWR suspended rainbow trout stocking in 2021 due to low water during the summer and fall. A few catchable-sized rainbow trout were stocked in the fall of 2022. These rainbows will be hungry and active at ice-off in late May. The full quota of rainbow trout were stocked in June 2023. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Colorado River:
Fishing forecast (December through March): Expect muddy water from now until the spring. Fishing will be difficult. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Expect muddy water from now until the spring. Fishing will be difficult. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Dons Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Ice often melts in May. Previous years' stocked rainbows will be active as water temperature rises. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Ice often melts in May. Previous years' stocked rainbows will be active as water temperature rises. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Duck Fork Reservoir (Blue Ribbon):
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Electric Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms by late December. Ice fishing is often fair to good for tiger and cutthroat trout with standard ice tackle and baits. An ice safety guide is available here. Anglers occasionally catch kokanee salmon through the ice as well. Try adding a flasher to your line and fish suspended over deep water. Anglers typically target kokanee near the dam in deeper water. Access is by snowmobile or foot. Ice-off occurs in May, but access to the boat ramp may not be open till June due to snow drifts. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms by late December. Ice fishing is often fair to good for tiger and cutthroat trout with standard ice tackle and baits. An ice safety guide is available here. Anglers occasionally catch kokanee salmon through the ice as well. Try adding a flasher to your line and fish suspended over deep water. Anglers typically target kokanee near the dam in deeper water. Access is by snowmobile or foot. Ice-off occurs in May, but access to the boat ramp may not be open till June due to snow drifts. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Emerald Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day, but snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day, but snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Ferron Creek:
Fishing forecast (December through May): The creek is covered in ice most of the winter. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): The creek is covered in ice most of the winter. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Ferron Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Foy Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this small lake is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this small lake is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Gigliotti Pond:
Fishing forecast (December through March): This waterbody is typically covered with some ice in the winter. Be careful when attempting to icefish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout are in the water year-round. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): This waterbody is typically covered with some ice in the winter. Be careful when attempting to icefish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout are in the water year-round. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Gooseberry Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. High snowpack and prolonged ice cover can cause winter fish kills at this reservoir. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. High snowpack and prolonged ice cover can cause winter fish kills at this reservoir. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Grassy Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. An ice safety guide is available here. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. An ice safety guide is available here. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Green River, Southeastern Utah:
Fishing forecast (December through March): Expect muddy water from now until the spring. Fishing will be difficult. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Expect muddy water from now until the spring. Fishing will be difficult. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Hidden Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Ice often melts in May. Previous years' stocked rainbows will be active as water temperature rises. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Ice often melts in May. Previous years' stocked rainbows will be active as water temperature rises. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Huntington (Mammoth) Reservoir (Blue Ribbon):
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms on Huntington Reservoir by early December and lasts until late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout are very active right after ice-on and usually provide good to excellent fishing along the dam. Heavy fishing pressure eventually causes this fast fishing to slow down as some fish get less active and others move away from easily accessible areas. Tiger trout will stay in the shallows, while splake can be found in deeper water. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms on Huntington Reservoir by early December and lasts until late May. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout are very active right after ice-on and usually provide good to excellent fishing along the dam. Heavy fishing pressure eventually causes this fast fishing to slow down as some fish get less active and others move away from easily accessible areas. Tiger trout will stay in the shallows, while splake can be found in deeper water. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Huntington Creek:
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. An ice safety guide is available here. This high-elevation canyon stream is great for catching brown and cutthroat trout. A wildfire and flooding in 2012 disrupted much of the fishing habitat. However, the trout population is beginning to recover and catchable fish (10-20 inches) can be found in deep holes. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. An ice safety guide is available here. This high-elevation canyon stream is great for catching brown and cutthroat trout. A wildfire and flooding in 2012 disrupted much of the fishing habitat. However, the trout population is beginning to recover and catchable fish (10-20 inches) can be found in deep holes. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Huntington Creek, Left Fork:
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. An ice safety guide is available here. This high-elevation canyon stream is great for catching brown and cutthroat trout. A wildfire and flooding in 2012 disrupted much of the fishing habitat. However, the trout population is beginning to recover and catchable fish (10-20 inches) can be found in deep holes. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. An ice safety guide is available here. This high-elevation canyon stream is great for catching brown and cutthroat trout. A wildfire and flooding in 2012 disrupted much of the fishing habitat. However, the trout population is beginning to recover and catchable fish (10-20 inches) can be found in deep holes. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Huntington Creek, Right Fork:
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. An ice safety guide is available here. This high-elevation canyon stream is great for catching brown and cutthroat trout. A wildfire and flooding in 2012 disrupted much of the fishing habitat. However, the trout population is beginning to recover and catchable fish (10-20 inches) can be found in deep holes. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. An ice safety guide is available here. This high-elevation canyon stream is great for catching brown and cutthroat trout. A wildfire and flooding in 2012 disrupted much of the fishing habitat. However, the trout population is beginning to recover and catchable fish (10-20 inches) can be found in deep holes. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Huntington Game Farm Pond:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Ice often melts off the pond in late March or early April. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout catch rates are good during these spring months. We recommend using a piece of nightcrawler fished below a bobber, or trout dough bait fished off the bottom. Lures (such as inline spinners, casting spoons and marabou jigs) and streamers (such as Pistol Pete flies, woolly buggers and leech patterns) can also be effective. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Ice often melts off the pond in late March or early April. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout catch rates are good during these spring months. We recommend using a piece of nightcrawler fished below a bobber, or trout dough bait fished off the bottom. Lures (such as inline spinners, casting spoons and marabou jigs) and streamers (such as Pistol Pete flies, woolly buggers and leech patterns) can also be effective. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Huntington North Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms on Huntington North Reservoir by late December and lasts until late March. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout are very active right after ice-on and usually provide good to excellent fishing along the dam and boat ramp. Heavy fishing pressure eventually causes this fast fishing to slow down as some fish get less active and others move away from easily accessible areas. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms on Huntington North Reservoir by late December and lasts until late March. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout are very active right after ice-on and usually provide good to excellent fishing along the dam and boat ramp. Heavy fishing pressure eventually causes this fast fishing to slow down as some fish get less active and others move away from easily accessible areas. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Joes Valley Reservoir (Blue Ribbon):
Fishing forecast (December through March): Splake: Splake will be shallower this time of year. Try using dead Utah chub as bait to catch fish during this timeframe. Cut off a 1-by-1-inch piece of chub meat and thread it on a 1/8-ounce or 1/4-ounce jig head. Cast the bait out and let it sit on the bottom. Casting tube jigs and swimbaits tipped with chub meat will also work from shore. Keep your jig close to the bottom as you retrieve/reel, because most fish will hug the bottom. Other good lures to try will be silver and white or black and white spoons. Rainbow trout: Use standard trout-fishing tactics through the ice like worm and marshmallow/salmon egg, PowerBait and ice flies. Tiger muskie: Ice fishing for tiger muskie can be very difficult. Anglers occasionally catch one while targeting trout. Cutthroat trout: Cutthroat trout in the reservoir are self-sustaining and use the tributaries to spawn. Target cutthroat with similar tactics as splake. Use tube jigs tipped with chub. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Splake: Splake will be shallower this time of year. Try using dead Utah chub as bait to catch fish during this timeframe. Cut off a 1-by-1-inch piece of chub meat and thread it on a 1/8-ounce or 1/4-ounce jig head. Cast the bait out and let it sit on the bottom. Casting tube jigs and swimbaits tipped with chub meat will also work from shore. Keep your jig close to the bottom as you retrieve/reel, because most fish will hug the bottom. Other good lures to try will be silver and white or black and white spoons. Rainbow trout: Use standard trout-fishing tactics through the ice like worm and marshmallow/salmon egg, PowerBait and ice flies. Tiger muskie: Ice fishing for tiger muskie can be very difficult. Anglers occasionally catch one while targeting trout. Cutthroat trout: Cutthroat trout in the reservoir are self-sustaining and use the tributaries to spawn. Target cutthroat with similar tactics as splake. Use tube jigs tipped with chub. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Kens Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through March): This waterbody occasionally is covered with some ice. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout, channel catfish and largemouth bass are in the water year-round. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): This waterbody occasionally is covered with some ice. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout, channel catfish and largemouth bass are in the water year-round. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Knight-Ideal Pond:
Fishing forecast (December through March): The pond is closed during the winter. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): The pond is closed during the winter. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Lloyds Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through March): This waterbody typically is covered with some ice in the winter. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout are in the water year-round. This and other bodies of water are stocked with fish by the end of May and in the fall — road conditions permitting. Water levels are typically lower in the fall. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): This waterbody typically is covered with some ice in the winter. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Catchable-sized rainbow trout are in the water year-round. This and other bodies of water are stocked with fish by the end of May and in the fall — road conditions permitting. Water levels are typically lower in the fall. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Lower Fish Creek (Blue Ribbon):
Fishing forecast (December through May): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. (Dec. 4, 2023)
May Day Pond:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This remote pond has very little fishing pressure in the winter. Deep snow makes this waterbody inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by May. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This remote pond has very little fishing pressure in the winter. Deep snow makes this waterbody inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by May. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Miller Flat Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Millsite Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms in late December and lasts until late March. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout are very active right after ice-on and usually provide good to excellent fishing along the dam. Heavy fishing pressure eventually causes this fast fishing to slow down as some fish get less active and others move away from easily accessible areas. Cutthroat trout will stay in the shallows, while splake can be found in deeper water. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually forms in late December and lasts until late March. An ice safety guide is available here. Trout are very active right after ice-on and usually provide good to excellent fishing along the dam. Heavy fishing pressure eventually causes this fast fishing to slow down as some fish get less active and others move away from easily accessible areas. Cutthroat trout will stay in the shallows, while splake can be found in deeper water. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Monticello Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this small lake is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this small lake is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Oowah Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this small lake is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this small lake is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Petes Hole Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Potters Ponds:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Price River:
Fishing forecast (December through March): Most of the river is frozen from Helper to the confluence of Lower Fish Creek and White River. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Most of the river is frozen from Helper to the confluence of Lower Fish Creek and White River. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Recapture Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This waterbody typically is covered with some ice in the winter. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Northern pike and largemouth bass can be caught through the ice. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This waterbody typically is covered with some ice in the winter. Be careful when attempting to ice fish. An ice safety guide is available here. Northern pike and largemouth bass can be caught through the ice. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Scofield Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter can provide great fishing for trout. Utah chub are the most abundant prey for the other fish in the reservoir. Follow the chubs to find big fish. Ice typically forms on the reservoir around the end of November. An ice safety guide is available here. Tiger trout: Early morning fishing is key to target tiger trout. Tigers will cruise the shallow shoreline before daylight feeding on Utah chub. Utah chub will congregate to spawn in shallow rocky and weedy areas, and tiger trout will target the spawning chub as a food source. Try using dead Utah chub as bait to catch fish during this timeframe. Cut off a 1-by-1-inch piece of chub meat and thread it on a 1/8-ounce or 1/4-ounce jig head. Let the bait out and let it sit on the bottom. Tube jigs and swimbaits tipped with chub meat will also work. Keep your jig close to the bottom as you retrieve/reel, because most fish will hug the bottom. Other good lures to try will be silver and white, or black and white spoons. Cutthroat trout: Target cutthroat with similar tactics as tiger trout. Use tube jigs tipped with chub meat and crankbaits. Cutthroat can be found in shallow water later in early winter when water temperatures drop. Rainbow trout: This reservoir usually gets stocked in October for the last time for the year. Good fishing for rainbow trout is typical for this time of year. Use standard trout fishing tactics from shore like worm and marshmallow/salmon egg, PowerBait, ice flies and spoons. Tiger muskie: Ice fishing for tiger muskie can be very difficult. Anglers occasionally catch one while targeting trout. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter can provide great fishing for trout. Utah chub are the most abundant prey for the other fish in the reservoir. Follow the chubs to find big fish. Ice typically forms on the reservoir around the end of November. An ice safety guide is available here. Tiger trout: Early morning fishing is key to target tiger trout. Tigers will cruise the shallow shoreline before daylight feeding on Utah chub. Utah chub will congregate to spawn in shallow rocky and weedy areas, and tiger trout will target the spawning chub as a food source. Try using dead Utah chub as bait to catch fish during this timeframe. Cut off a 1-by-1-inch piece of chub meat and thread it on a 1/8-ounce or 1/4-ounce jig head. Let the bait out and let it sit on the bottom. Tube jigs and swimbaits tipped with chub meat will also work. Keep your jig close to the bottom as you retrieve/reel, because most fish will hug the bottom. Other good lures to try will be silver and white, or black and white spoons. Cutthroat trout: Target cutthroat with similar tactics as tiger trout. Use tube jigs tipped with chub meat and crankbaits. Cutthroat can be found in shallow water later in early winter when water temperatures drop. Rainbow trout: This reservoir usually gets stocked in October for the last time for the year. Good fishing for rainbow trout is typical for this time of year. Use standard trout fishing tactics from shore like worm and marshmallow/salmon egg, PowerBait, ice flies and spoons. Tiger muskie: Ice fishing for tiger muskie can be very difficult. Anglers occasionally catch one while targeting trout. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Soup Bowl Reservoir:
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. An ice safety guide is available here. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snow drifts may block access until late June 2024. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Straight Canyon Creek (Blue Ribbon):
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through March): Water levels are low and the creek is frozen. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Willow Lake:
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Wrigley Springs Reservoir:Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in late May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)
Fishing forecast (December through May): Winter access to this remote reservoir is by snowmobile only. Fishing pressure is very low during the winter. Ice-off typically occurs in May. Generally, the roads are clear and open by early June. Access this year may be later if there is increased snowpack. (Dec. 4, 2023)