Utah Fishing & Outdoors Report

New fish advisory: Restrict the amount of catfish and carp eaten from Utah Lake because of PCB pollution. Details.

Stormy, unsettled, cool weather is in the forecast. That makes it hard to fish lakes and reservoirs, but actually bolsters fly fishing success on streams. Steve Schmidt at Western Rivers Flyfisher offers these insights: "Typical of this time of year, the more overcast the skies, generally the better your fishing will be. We prefer a little rain in the forecast for fishing streamers and to encounter peak Blue Wing hatches. Over the next seven days that's exactly what we have in store." Read more.

Between storms, Lake Powell, Strawberry, Scofield, Flaming Gorge and most reservoirs will continue to fish well.

Green River - crowds are down and fishing is good. Steve Schmidt observes: "This past weekend produced good hatches of Midges and Baetis (Blue Wing Olives. With more weather in the forecast, we expect the hatches to continue to produce little traffic and very good fishing. We love this time of year." Read his complete report.

Provo River and other area streams also offer good fishing with improved hatches.

Cottonwood Creek below Joes Valley Reservoir offered fast fishing when I visited the area last weekend. Browns were aggressive and readily hit lures. Read my report and view my photos.

DWR Hotspots Report
DWR says these waters offer hot fishing
- Pelican Lake for bluegill and largemouth bass
- Calder Reservoir for rainbows
- Weber River for trout and whitefish
- Sand Hollow Reservoir for bass and bluegill
- Lake Powell for bass, stripers, walleye, crappie and catfish

See DWR's weekly fishing reports for details about waters throughout the state.

Interesting Posts By Anglers
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News Articles
Deseret Morning News
Skull of newly discovered species of dinosaur provides important clues about dinosaurs' evolution
PCB levels in fish net Utah warning
Helicopter crashes into houseboat at Lake Powell, injures one
Appeals court: SUWA can take part in road lawsuit
Bryce Canyon reopens the Navajo Loop Trail
Expect more ducks and elk in '07 hunts
Ray Grass: Shrinking number of native fish is bad sign
Outdoor notes
TV tips help hunter survive in Weber canyon
Woman killed at Powell when slab hits boat
Zion Park offering free firewood
Ruby's dream? Creation of Bryce Canyon City elicits cheers and jeers
Kiva Koffeehouse: Family-run business offers cool retreat in southern Utah

Salt Lake Tribune
S. Utah dinosaur had a duck-billed snout -- and 800 teeth
State issues new fish advisory for Utah Lake
Wharton: If nonhunters want a say, they need to organize
An interview with new executive director of HawkWatch Int.
Hike of the week: Ridge Trail 157 loop - Utah & Wasatch counties
Hook shot
In the name of rivers
Frequently asked questions about river designation
A sample of public comments
Go batty on Oct. 20 at Bear River Bird Refuge
Tight lines: Planting cutthroat in Parleys appeases my fish-eyes curse
The outsider
Hunters reminded to get HIP numbers for new season
Utah's beauty shot by shot
Bird sighting
What's hot in active - really active - wear
Where is it?
Recreation roundup
Cooking classes
After almost 40 years, some Utah waterways may get federal recognition, protection

KUTV
Davis Officials Warn Against Contact With Rabies Infected Bats
Utah Has Some Of Nation's Biggest Elk
Utah Hawk Watch
Hunting... Sporting Clays?
State Parks: Deer Creek
Quiz: How Much Greater Is The Hawk's Eyesight?
Outdoor Tip: Securing Antlers Safely

Regional
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Idaho Fish & Game Predicts a Great Deer Season - Pocatello
Biologist gets up-close look at Idaho wolves
Wolf control plan criticized
Wolf kills on the rise as livestock deaths continue
Bear cub wanders into Idaho airport
Know these bear necessities
Bear Encounters at an all Time High in Years
The walleye factory
Catching trout is wild right now
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