Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City area fishing report for Sunday, August 31, 2025.

If you’re heading out this morning, pack your sunscreen and a little patience—today’s weather is looking fine: clear skies, highs around 88° and light winds. According to Fox 13’s daily forecast, there’s basically no chance of rain. Air temps at dawn should be about 65°, climbing quickly once that sun’s up. Sunrise hit at 6:53 AM, and you’ll have daylight until around 8:02 PM. With these summer-like conditions, expect water temps to be warm, especially in lower-elevation lakes and rivers.

Tidal swings aren’t a factor here inland, but solunar data from SolunarForecast.com shows strong peak fishing times early—major activity is pegged from 5:12 to 7:12 AM and again 5:43 to 7:43 PM. With the moon phase in a waxing crescent, these windows should have the best action, so hit 'em hard at first and last light.

On the fish front, the main summer hatches are tapering off, but the action hasn’t slowed. Western Rivers Flyfisher reports that caddis and PMDs are still in the mix during early morning and evening hours, but in between, the trout are keyed in on terrestrials. That means ants, beetles, and hoppers—plus chubbies and attractor dries—are the ticket. If it’s slow, drop a Frenchie, Zebra Midge, or Perdigon under your dry.

Local lakes like Little Dell and Mountain Dell have seen decent cutthroat and tiger trout on streamers and smaller dark nymphs, especially in cooler mornings. Strawberry Reservoir continues to give up some big rainbows to early risers using bright PowerBait and silver Kastmasters—bank fishing’s been good on the east shorelines. And on the lower Provo, persistent anglers are still shaking out browns on small PMDs and tiny terrestrials cast tight to shady banks.

If bass or panfish are more your beat, Utah Lake pops as the water warms. Look for white bass busting minnows in the morning or try chartreuse or white jerkbaits around the harbor mouths. Carp are tailing in the shallows—try a brown or orange fly for a true rod-bender.

Best baits today:
- For trout: Elk hair caddis #16-#18, black foam ants and beetles, tan or yellow hoppers, and for nymphs, the Frenchie in #14-#18.
- For stillwaters: Chartreuse PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and for the fly crowd, black leech patterns on an intermediate line.
- For bass: Chartreuse tube jigs, silver spinners, and topwater frogs at dawn.

A couple local hot spots to circle today:
- **Big Cottonwood Creek**: Flows are up and it’s less crowded right now. Small hoppers and beadhead nymphs under a bush dropper can produce.
- **East Canyon Reservoir**: Hit the shallows at dawn for cruising rainbows on spoons and dark leech flies.
- **Lower Provo River**: PMDs still coming off, and it fishes best at first and last light; target undercut banks and riffle seams.

Etiquette note—crowds have been heavy lately, so try to spread out, show some courtesy, and give fellow anglers space. There’s plenty of water for everyone if you get creative and fish some of the overlooked pockets and edges.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Salt Lake City and surrounding fisheries report for Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Local anglers know this stretch before Labor Day means big crowds and even bigger fishing opportunities, so let’s dive right in.

Sunrise rolled in around 5:57 AM, with sunset slated for 9:03 PM tonight. That’s over 15 hours of daylight, but temps are headed for the mid-80s under mostly sunny skies. Expect only a hint of wildfire smoke, light breezes out of the northwest, and the all-clear for thunderstorms, so waders and kayakers alike can breathe easy. UV index is running high, so pack your sunscreen and sun shirts.

Local officials remind everyone it’s peak season on the water, with safety top of mind. Wear your life jacket, hydrate, and prepare for crowded ramps—especially at places like Jordanelle and Utah Lake, which have seen record weekend turnouts according to Utah State Parks. Fire restrictions have eased back to Stage 1, but still drown those coals and be alert, as fire crews are keeping close tabs on surrounding national forest lands.

Water temps at key fisheries are flirting with the high 60s to low 70s, perfect for active trout in the mornings and bass getting aggressive as the day heats up. Last night’s reports off the Jordan River put smallmouth and largemouth bass at the top of the list. Most were caught before 10 AM, hitting on green pumpkin and smoke-colored soft plastics fished slow through deeper pools and eddies below 2100 South. Crankbaits in silver and chartreuse got a few bonus walleye as well.

Up at Little Dell Reservoir, anglers early this morning found strong success with Panther Martin spinners and white Rooster Tails for tiger trout and Bonneville cutthroat, especially up near the inlet where cooler water is flowing in. Bait soakers at East Canyon reported good catches of rainbows on garlic PowerBait and inflated nightcrawlers, particularly just after sunrise and again in the last hour before sunset.

For fly anglers working the Provo and Weber River stretches, tricos and caddis are hatching strong right after first light. Euro nymphing with size 16-18 pheasant tails and zebra midges has produced action all day, but fish are getting picky during midday. Move to dry-dropper combos in the shaded runs if you’re seeing refusals.

Hot spots for today: try the Causeway on the north arm of Utah Lake for quick access to white bass and channel cats. Cut bait and shrimp are best, fished under a slip float. At Mill Creek, the pocket water just above the city is seeing late summer brown trout stacking in the deeper holes—small gold beadhead nymphs are killer.

Crowds will ramp up all weekend, so plan on early starts and keep your gear—and your patience—ready. Don’t forget to check local fire and boating restrictions before heading out, and pack extra water and salty snacks as it’s looking to be a sizzler.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your daily fishing report for Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front, Friday, August 29, 2025.

Weather conditions are shaping up nicely—temperatures today in Salt Lake will range from a cool morning in the low 60s up to an afternoon high near 82°, with partly cloudy skies and a light breeze out of the northwest. Recent rains have moved on, so rivers are clearing up, and conditions for a day on the water look about perfect. Sunrise was at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t come until 9:03 PM, giving you a full stretch of daylight to hit your favorite spots, and the UV index is up so don’t forget that sunscreen according to local weather outlets.

Now, while we don’t have true tides here in Salt Lake, those heading out to the Great Salt Lake should be aware that water levels remain historically low at just under 35% full, and exposed lakebed means dust storms can roll in quick—especially in the afternoons. Visibility is still good today, but keep an eye out if winds pick up. Just off the causeway, brine shrimp activity is strong with healthy hatches reported, but it’s best to target them early or late in the day, before heat and increased winds make things rough, as confirmed by recent coverage from Grow the Flow Utah.

The main focus remains on freshwater—Utah Lake, the Provo River system, and mountain reservoirs. The air and water cooled off this week following a stretch of monsoonal moisture, which is already pushing trout and walleye into their early fall patterns. According to High Country Fly Fishers, anglers up at Washington, Mirror, and Silver Lakes have been pulling in healthy brookies, cutthroat, and rainbows, with fish rising early and taking terrestrials, beetle patterns, and small hoppers. On Provo River, the PMD and caddis hatches have quieted in midday heat, but late evening dry fly action has been electric.

If you’re after walleye or white bass at Utah Lake, reports from the shoreline flats say fish are in as shallow as five or six feet. Best bet is a 1/8 oz jig tipped with half a crawler or leech, tossed right up to the weedlines and gently twitched back. Spinner rigs are also pulling fish off deeper edge transitions, right around 10 to 14 feet. Perch and firetiger patterns are getting the longest looks, and gold-bladed spinners have accounted for some nice takes in the murky water. Largemouth bass remain active—they’re hitting shallow cranks around structure in early morning, with chatterbaits, senkos, and white flukes doing damage at first light.

Up in the canyons—Little Dell, East Canyon, and Causey—anglers are connecting with willing rainbows and browns. PowerBait in chartreuse or garlic, small spinners, and classic worm rigs continue to produce. Recent evening catches have included a few surprise kokanee at Causey, and the Utah DWR notes that their annual salmon run viewing events are underway now—these fish are colored up and spectacular, but remember it’s catch-and-release only for kokanee this time of year.

Two hot spots to put on your weekend agenda: First, the tailwater stretch below Jordanelle Reservoir is putting up strong browns and feisty rainbows, especially in the riffles with size 16 pheasant tails and caddis emergers. Second, don’t overlook the Midway area ponds and the upper sections of the Provo—trout are stacked in the cooler inflows and biting aggressively at dawn and dusk.

For bait and tackle: Fly anglers will do best with small hoppers, beetles, and caddis dries, or try stripping small black or olive leeches. Spin fishermen, go with bright inline spinners, perch- or chartreuse-colored jigs, and small gold spoons. Nightcrawlers and PowerBait are the ticket if you’re fishing with the kids at one of the community ponds.

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It’s Artificial Lure bringing you the latest from the water for August 28th, 2025, right here around Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, anglers woke up to partly cloudy skies with a mild high near 80 and a low dipping into the low 60s by night. We had a few morning showers with the chance of a scattered thunderstorm this afternoon—classic Wasatch late summer. Some haze drifted in from Oregon fires, putting a little edge on air quality, but nothing trouty noses can’t handle. The weather’s looking drier and warmer moving into the weekend, so conditions will only improve for your next dawn patrol.

Sunrise hit at 7:10 AM, and the sun won’t dip below the Oquirrhs until 7:52 PM, giving us over twelve and a half hours of daylight. That’s prime time. According to the Solunar tables, the major fish activity windows today were from 3:08–5:08 AM and again from 3:38–5:38 PM, with a minor push around 8:20–9:20 AM. The moon’s creeping up, at just 15% waxing crescent, so the bite’s been subtle, favoring stealthy approaches and lighter presentations.

Local reports from regional fly shops and clubs have confirmed strong late-summer patterns. On the Lower Provo, the mornings have seen good hatches of midges and PMDs, with anglers bringing in rainbows and browns—fish topping out around 17 inches aren’t uncommon. Olive and black zebra midges, size 18-20, have been working in slower runs, and small PMD emergers have pulled fish in riffles. Euro-nymphers have been hooking up with lighter tungsten jigs—think brown or olive with a hot spot.

Strawberry Reservoir and Jordanelle are still producing nice cutthroat and rainbows. Folks trolling with silver Rapalas and gold Kastmasters have landed fish in the 16-19 inch range during the evening bite. Fly anglers are throwing leech patterns and olive woolly buggers; a slow retrieve near drop-offs and inlets is best. At Strawberry, kokanee are starting to color up—if you want a shot at those pre-spawn salmon, pink marabou jigs or glow-in-the-dark tubes fished near Soldier Creek inlets are money, according to recent Utah Division of Wildlife Resources updates.

Closer to town, Community Fisheries like Liberty Park and Sugar House stocked channel cats and rainbows last week. PowerBait in chartreuse or bright pink, tipped with a bit of nightcrawler, has been hot. Evening hours are especially productive as water temps back off.

Hot spots today:
- Lower Provo River: Consistent action on browns and rainbows, best early and late.
- Strawberry Reservoir: Productive for cutts, bows, and those transition-phase kokanee.
- Jordan River and Community Fisheries: Easy access, reliable cats and stocked trout.

Best lures and bait right now:
- Lower Provo: #18-20 zebra midges (olive/black), PMD emergers, tungsten jig euro nymphs.
- Reservoirs: Silver/gold Kastmasters, Rapalas (black/silver or perch), olive woolly buggers.
- Community ponds: PowerBait nuggets (chartreuse, salmon), chunk nightcrawler, small spinners.

As for tides, keep in mind we’re freshwater only up here—no tidal swings for the Wasatch Front, just those solunar peaks and water releases from the dams.

With smoky skies, keep those sunglasses handy, and if you’re bringing kids out, watch for lingering showers in the late afternoon. Weekend’s shaping up clear and warmer—get lines wet early to beat both the crowds and the sun.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

We’re rolling into late June weather with warm, clear conditions across the Salt Lake Valley. Today’s sunrise came at 5:56 a.m., and sunset won’t be until just after 9:00 p.m., giving us a long stretch of daylight for hitting the water. No tides in our neck of the woods, but water levels are up in area rivers; if you’re wading the Provo or Weber, keep an eye on those flows.

Fish activity is red hot right now in both stocked community ponds and local rivers. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocked Fairmont Park’s community pond with 250 rainbows and 563 channel cats this month, and those fresh fish are definitely biting. Over at Utah Lake, a monster 24-pound channel catfish just came out last week—big kitties are prowling, especially in the evenings as the temps cool off. Largemouth bass are hanging along weeds and submerged wood, and topwater baits at dawn and dusk have been pulling in solid fish. The white bass bite is slowing a bit but can still be good near river mouths and marinas if you track down an active school.

For bait, chicken breast, shrimp, carp chunks, and nightcrawlers are the go-to for channel cats—thread them on a J-hook and let them soak near the bottom. If you’re after rainbows in ponds, a marble-sized ball of floating PowerBait on a treble hook will keep your bait in the strike zone just above the bottom. For bass, spinnerbaits and soft plastics are getting it done along weed lines, and a topwater frog is hard to beat for that early morning splash.

Looking for hot spots? Fairmont Park Pond in Salt Lake City is fishing great for both trout and catfish thanks to those fresh stockings. Utah Lake, especially out by the Jordan River inlet and Saratoga Springs marina, is a solid bet for big cats and active bass early and late. The Provo River is running high, but evening caddis hatches are bringing out some hefty browns—best to wade carefully and swing soft hackles through the seams.

The weather’s shaping up to be classic Utah summer: highs pushing low 90s, light winds, and those cool, fishy evenings after sunset. Remember, the best bite is usually that first and last hour of daylight.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City area fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. The weather’s classic June: warm, sunny, and clear, with afternoon highs cruising into the upper 80s. Sunrise hit at 5:56 a.m. and sunset’s coming at 9:01 p.m., so get out early or stay late for those best bites. No tides to worry about in our freshwater lakes and rivers, but water levels are up in the big streams thanks to late snowmelt, so if you’re wading—especially on the Provo and Weber Rivers—keep your eyes sharp and your footing solid.

The fish are definitely on the feed. Community ponds are heating up, literally and figuratively. Fairmont Park in Salt Lake got a fresh delivery of 250 rainbow trout and 563 channel catfish earlier this month, and those stockers are still showing up in coolers and stringers all week. Over at Farmington City Reservoir, they also put in 900 channels, so if you’re catfish-inclined, bring some chicken liver or cut bait and settle in for a tug-of-war.

River action is prime. The Provo River and Weber River are running strong but fishable, with brown trout, rainbows, and cutthroats taking flies and small lures. PMD and caddis hatches are lighting up the Provo in the evenings, and swinging a pheasant tail nymph or a small beadhead below an indicator is producing steady numbers.

For the big cats, Utah Lake stole the show earlier this week: a 24-pound channel catfish was landed—proving the big ones are moving shallow around dusk and after dark. Don’t be surprised to see some largemouth bass mixed in if you’re working the weedy areas or drop-offs with crankbaits or soft plastics, as local anglers have reported solid catches recently.

Best lures right now for trout are small spinners, flashy spoons, or PowerBait in chartreuse or salmon peach. For panfish or bass, try small cranks, curly-tail grubs, and worms below a bobber. Catfish are keying on stink baits, cut shad, and chicken liver.

Couple of hot spots:
- Fairmont Park Pond is stocked and easy to access, perfect for families looking for some quick action.
- The Middle Weber River is a local favorite for trout, and with flows evening out, fly anglers are raving about the evening dry fly bite.
- Provo River’s lower section is seeing plenty of bug life—expect hungry trout at sunrise and sunset.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City area fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We woke up to a classic Wasatch Front summer morning—temps climbing from the low 60s at sunrise (5:56 AM) and heading for the upper 80s this afternoon, with clear skies overhead and just a whisper of a breeze. With tonight’s sunset coming at 9:03 PM, there’s plenty of daylight for anglers to get out and take advantage of these prime early-summer conditions. While Salt Lake itself is non-tidal, local reservoirs and rivers are all about water flow and clarity today, and conditions are excellent.

The bite is on across community fisheries and rivers. According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, recent fish stocking at Fairmont Park right in SLC included 250 rainbow trout and 563 channel catfish in early June, both in the 8–10-inch range. Farmington City Reservoir to the north saw similar numbers, with over 250 rainbow trout and 900 channel catfish added this month, so the fish are definitely present and hungry.

Local reports from anglers and the Utah DWR are showing solid action on trout in the streams and rivers surrounding Salt Lake—especially the Provo River and Upper Weber, both Blue Ribbon Fisheries renowned for brown and rainbow trout. The Provo is seeing good insect hatches, making for classic fly-fishing with dry flies like PMDs, caddis, and small stimulators. On spin gear, try small gold spinners, Panther Martins, or a worm under a bubble. Early and late in the day are your best windows for bigger browns and rainbows.

For those targeting warmwater species, hit one of the hot urban ponds like Fairmont or the Farmington Bay area. Catfish are on the prowl, and nightcrawlers or stink baits have been the clear ticket for channel cats up to a couple of pounds. Fairmont Park and Willow Pond have both kicked out good catches this week. Don’t overlook cut bait or chicken liver for those finicky larger cats.

For kids and beginners, the community ponds are still stocked and producing. A simple bobber and worm setup is all you need. Trout are holding in the deeper, cooler pockets; mornings have been especially productive.

Top spots to hit today:
- Provo River (Middle Section): Excellent for trout on dries or small spinners, especially in the early AM and late evening.
- Fairmont Park Pond: Catfish and recently stocked rainbows are both active; easy access for families.
- Weber River (Upper and Middle): Consistent action for browns and rainbows; mix of fly and spin opportunities.

Remember, fish are most active early and late—plan your trip around the edges of the day for best results. Stay hydrated, hit the water with a buddy, and don’t be afraid to try different lures until you find what’s working.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City area fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We woke up to a classic Wasatch Front summer morning—temps climbing from the low 60s at sunrise (5:56 AM) and heading for the upper 80s this afternoon, with clear skies overhead and just a whisper of a breeze. With tonight’s sunset coming at 9:03 PM, there’s plenty of daylight for anglers to get out and take advantage of these prime early-summer conditions. While Salt Lake itself is non-tidal, local reservoirs and rivers are all about water flow and clarity today, and conditions are excellent.

The bite is on across community fisheries and rivers. According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, recent fish stocking at Fairmont Park right in SLC included 250 rainbow trout and 563 channel catfish in early June, both in the 8–10-inch range. Farmington City Reservoir to the north saw similar numbers, with over 250 rainbow trout and 900 channel catfish added this month, so the fish are definitely present and hungry.

Local reports from anglers and the Utah DWR are showing solid action on trout in the streams and rivers surrounding Salt Lake—especially the Provo River and Upper Weber, both Blue Ribbon Fisheries renowned for brown and rainbow trout. The Provo is seeing good insect hatches, making for classic fly-fishing with dry flies like PMDs, caddis, and small stimulators. On spin gear, try small gold spinners, Panther Martins, or a worm under a bubble. Early and late in the day are your best windows for bigger browns and rainbows.

For those targeting warmwater species, hit one of the hot urban ponds like Fairmont or the Farmington Bay area. Catfish are on the prowl, and nightcrawlers or stink baits have been the clear ticket for channel cats up to a couple of pounds. Fairmont Park and Willow Pond have both kicked out good catches this week. Don’t overlook cut bait or chicken liver for those finicky larger cats.

For kids and beginners, the community ponds are still stocked and producing. A simple bobber and worm setup is all you need. Trout are holding in the deeper, cooler pockets; mornings have been especially productive.

Top spots to hit today:
- Provo River (Middle Section): Excellent for trout on dries or small spinners, especially in the early AM and late evening.
- Fairmont Park Pond: Catfish and recently stocked rainbows are both active; easy access for families.
- Weber River (Upper and Middle): Consistent action for browns and rainbows; mix of fly and spin opportunities.

Remember, fish are most active early and late—plan your trip around the edges of the day for best results. Stay hydrated, hit the water with a buddy, and don’t be afraid to try different lures until you find what’s working.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City area fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We woke up to a classic Wasatch Front summer morning—temps climbing from the low 60s at sunrise (5:56 AM) and heading for the upper 80s this afternoon, with clear skies overhead and just a whisper of a breeze. With tonight’s sunset coming at 9:03 PM, there’s plenty of daylight for anglers to get out and take advantage of these prime early-summer conditions. While Salt Lake itself is non-tidal, local reservoirs and rivers are all about water flow and clarity today, and conditions are excellent.

The bite is on across community fisheries and rivers. According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, recent fish stocking at Fairmont Park right in SLC included 250 rainbow trout and 563 channel catfish in early June, both in the 8–10-inch range. Farmington City Reservoir to the north saw similar numbers, with over 250 rainbow trout and 900 channel catfish added this month, so the fish are definitely present and hungry.

Local reports from anglers and the Utah DWR are showing solid action on trout in the streams and rivers surrounding Salt Lake—especially the Provo River and Upper Weber, both Blue Ribbon Fisheries renowned for brown and rainbow trout. The Provo is seeing good insect hatches, making for classic fly-fishing with dry flies like PMDs, caddis, and small stimulators. On spin gear, try small gold spinners, Panther Martins, or a worm under a bubble. Early and late in the day are your best windows for bigger browns and rainbows.

For those targeting warmwater species, hit one of the hot urban ponds like Fairmont or the Farmington Bay area. Catfish are on the prowl, and nightcrawlers or stink baits have been the clear ticket for channel cats up to a couple of pounds. Fairmont Park and Willow Pond have both kicked out good catches this week. Don’t overlook cut bait or chicken liver for those finicky larger cats.

For kids and beginners, the community ponds are still stocked and producing. A simple bobber and worm setup is all you need. Trout are holding in the deeper, cooler pockets; mornings have been especially productive.

Top spots to hit today:
- Provo River (Middle Section): Excellent for trout on dries or small spinners, especially in the early AM and late evening.
- Fairmont Park Pond: Catfish and recently stocked rainbows are both active; easy access for families.
- Weber River (Upper and Middle): Consistent action for browns and rainbows; mix of fly and spin opportunities.

Remember, fish are most active early and late—plan your trip around the edges of the day for best results. Stay hydrated, hit the water with a buddy, and don’t be afraid to try different lures until you find what’s working.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

We’re waking up to classic June weather across the Salt Lake Valley—warm, clear mornings with daytime highs heading into the upper 80s. Sunrise hit at 5:56 a.m., and we’re looking at a sunset around 9:01 p.m., so there’s a solid window of prime fishing at first and last light. No tides to worry about—our local waters are fresh, not salty—but lake levels and flows are running high in the rivers, so be careful if you’re wading out, especially on the Provo and Weber Rivers.

Fish activity is hot across both stocked community ponds and nearby rivers. According to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, recent stockings went into Fairmont Park's pond in Salt Lake City (250 healthy rainbows on June 4, and 563 channel cats just a day after). These fish are active and hungry, so you’re in for steady action. Out at Utah Lake, a 24-pound channel catfish was landed this week, showing the cats are in feeding mode, especially in the evening and nighttime hours—so bring sturdy gear if you’re targeting the big ones.

On the major rivers, the Middle Provo is running at 612 CFS out of Jordanelle and 505 CFS below Deer Creek, which means it’s pushy but fishable if you stay on the edges. Summer hatches are ramping up, with green drakes and stoneflies showing, so expect excellent morning and evening feeding windows. Rainbows and browns are active—just keep an eye out for spawning areas and respect redds.

For best results right now, throw streamers like olive or black woolly buggers, balanced leeches, and chironomids in the early and late hours at local reservoirs. At the ponds, try simple nightcrawlers or PowerBait for rainbows, and chicken livers or stink baits for the channel cats. On the Provo and Weber, a mix of nymphs—try pheasant tails or hare’s ears under an indicator—and small terrestrials will bring steady action, especially around sunrise.

Hot spots this week:
- Fairmont Park Pond: Easy access, lots of recent stocks, perfect for taking kids or trying for an after-work bite.
- Middle Provo River: Streamer and nymph fishing is strong, with flows dropping into better shape for wading and edge fishing. Early or late is best.
- Utah Lake Marina: Nighttime is prime for big channel cats—try cut bait or chicken liver.

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