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We’re between storms along the Wasatch this morning: cold, mostly clear, with highs near the freezing mark in the valleys and teens in the mountains according to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake. Light winds, so it’s a decent day to sneak in some mid‑week fishing if you’ve got ice gear and warm layers. Sunrise is right around 7:45 a.m. and sunset near 5:00 p.m., so you’ve got a tight daylight window to work with.

No need to worry about tides here in the valley—these are all freshwater reservoirs and rivers—so your “tides” are going to be barometer swings and light levels. Stable, cold high‑pressure days like this usually mean slower but predictable bites: think short feeding windows right at first and last light.

Utah DWR’s latest stocking reports show recent plants of rainbow trout in community waters like **Pond at Walden Park**, **Willow Pond**, and **Bountiful Lake**, along with good holdover browns and bows in **Jordanelle**, **Deer Creek**, and **Rockport**. They also note strong tiger trout and cutthroat numbers in higher reservoirs like **Echo** and **Causey** heading into winter, plus kokanee and smallmouth still present but sluggish.

Fish activity today:

Trout are in full winter mode—tight to deeper breaks and slower current, picking off easy meals. On the Weber and lower Provo, nymph rigs with small midge and baetis patterns are the play: size 18–22 zebra midges, WD‑40s, and tiny Frenchies under an indicator, with light tippet and just enough weight to tick bottom. Lake trout and splake up at Echo and Rockport are cruising 20–40 feet; electronics help, but even without, focus on old river channels and points.

Best lures and baits right now:

• For valley ponds and Bountiful Lake: small spoons like 1/8‑oz Kastmasters in silver/blue, or little marabou jigs in black or olive worked slow. PowerBait in chartreuse or garlic off the bottom still puts stockers on the stringer.

• On Jordanelle and Deer Creek: 2–3 inch tube jigs in white or smoke, tipped with a bit of nightcrawler. Slow, subtle hops.

• On the Weber/Provo: Euro‑style tungsten nymphs, small red or black midge patterns, and if you see noses, a tiny Griffith’s gnat or midge cluster late in the afternoon.

Couple of local hot spots to circle:

• **Bountiful Lake** – Easy access, family‑friendly, and those fresh rainbows are still dumb enough to eat. Work the southeast corner and the inlet area with bait on the bottom or a slow‑rolled spinner.

• **Lower Weber River (between Echo and Henefer)** – When flows are stable, this stretch fishes great in winter. Deep nymphing the buckets and seams will find healthy browns. Keep your wading conservative—ice shelves and slick rocks are no joke.

Ice conditions around the metro reservoirs are just starting to shape up but remain variable; Utah DWR and the Forest Service both stress checking thickness frequently and avoiding inlets, outlets, and p

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' around Salt Lake City. It's Monday mornin', December 15th, and we're lookin' at a good morning bite accordin' to the Farmers' Almanac Fishing Calendar—prime time before the afternoon slows down.

No tides up here in our freshwater haunts, but weather's chillin' out: highs in the low 30s, partly cloudy with light winds from the west, sunrise at 7:50 AM, sunset 'round 4:50 PM. Perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the ice or open water.

Fish activity's pickin' up with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stockin' over 11.6 million fish statewide this year—rainbows, cutthroats, and more, even with reservoirs at about 60-80% capacity after a dry fall. Recent reports from Spreaker's Salt Lake City Winter Fishing pod highlight solid action on rainbows and walleye through the ice—folks pullin' limits of 2-4 pounders last weekend alone.

For lures, go with small jigs tipped with minnows or worms—glowin' spoons like the Little Cleo in silver are killin' it on rainbows. Best bait? Live minnows or nightcrawlers hands down for walleye; corn or dough balls if you're chasin' cats.

Hot spots right now: Deer Creek Reservoir for ice rainbow action—drill near the inlet, stay safe with at least 4 inches thickness. And East Canyon State Park, where walleye's stackin' up in 15-20 feet off points.

Bundle up, check ice conditions, and get out there before the bite fades.

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Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Sunday, December 14th at 8:35 AM. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's still alive in our freshwater gems—no tides here in landlocked Utah, but solunar tables from SolunarForecast.com show average activity today with major times around 3-5 AM and 3:40-5:40 PM, minors at 8:20-9:20 AM. Sun rises at 7:43 AM, sets at 5 PM, givin' ya about 9.5 hours of light—bundle up, highs in the low 30s, light snow flurries possible per local forecasts.

Fish are active despite the cold; recent reports from Utah DWR anglers note solid catches of **rainbow trout** and **brown trout** in the 12-18 inch range, some **perch** and **walleye** pushin' limits on Great Salt Lake inflows and reservoirs. Limits of 4-6 fish per rod common last week at Jordanelle and Deer Creek—trout hammerin' powerbait like chartreuse or garlic-scented worms, nightcrawlers still king for live bait. For lures, **small spoons** in silver/gold, **jigs** tipped with mealworms, or **Rapala minnow imitations** in natural colors are hot—slow troll or jig 'em deep where fish school.

Hit these **hot spots**: Jordanelle Reservoir for trophy rainbows off the points, or Willard Bay for perch and walleye near the marina—ice edges formin', so shore-cast if you can. Stay safe on the water, check ice thickness if venturin' out.

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This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Salt Lake City area fishing report.

We’re locked in a classic Wasatch late‑fall pattern: cold, clear mornings around the mid‑20s in the valleys, a light north breeze, and highs pushing into the upper 30s to low 40s this afternoon. Local forecasters are calling for high clouds but plenty of sun, with sunrise right around 7:45 a.m. and sunset just before 5 p.m. That short window puts the bite squarely around the late‑morning warmup and the last hour of light.

No tides to worry about on our freshwater lakes, but barometric pressure is stable and that usually means a steady, if not crazy, bite. Utah DWR’s latest updates note that stocking numbers are a bit lower this year because of drought, but most of our close‑to‑town waters are still well‑padded with catchables and holdovers.

Around town:

• **Jordanelle Reservoir** – Fishing like the star of the show. Folks this week have been sticking good numbers of rainbow trout in the 12–16 inch range from both shore and kayak, plus a few smallmouth and the odd brown. The hot setup has been small spoons and spinners in gold or copper, 1/8 oz size, slow‑rolled just off the rocks. If you’re bait fishing from shore, chartreuse or pink PowerBait on a 3–4 foot leader has been producing, especially once the sun hits the water. Trollers should run small Rapala‑style minnows in natural perch or brown trout patterns 10–20 feet down.

• **Utah Lake** – She’s cold and a little off‑color, but still worth a swing if you’re itching for walleye or white bass. Anglers this past week have reported light action but decent quality: a handful of 18–22 inch walleye and plenty of white bass when you land on them. Best bet is jigging a 1/8–1/4 oz chartreuse or white jighead tipped with a minnow or nightcrawler along the edges of the channels and rockpiles. Low‑light is king here: first light and the last 45 minutes before dark.

• **Strawberry Reservoir** – If you’re willing to drive a bit, the Berry is still the big‑fish ticket. Recent reports mention cutthroat in the 18–22 inch class and rainbows 14–18 inches, mostly from tubes and boats. Tube jigs in white, pearl, or glow, 1/8–3/8 oz, tipped with a tiny piece of nightcrawler, have been the go‑to. Work them close to the bottom on points and drop‑offs. Shore guys are doing well with classic marshmallow‑and‑worm rigs or PowerBait on long leaders.

• **Local community ponds** (Kaysville, Bountiful Lake, Willow, and the Salt Lake community fisheries) – With lighter stocking this year, you need to work a bit more, but there are still plenty of planter rainbows and some broodstock surprises. Small silver spinners, 2‑lb test, and a slow retrieve have outfished bait at a lot of these spots lately. If you’re taking kids, a simple slip bobber and nightcrawler piece 3–4 feet down is still tough to beat.

Hot lures and baits right now:

• For trout: 1/8 oz Kastmaster‑style spoons in gold/blue, small Panther Martin or Rooster Tail spinners, #4

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Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wasatch Front fishing rundown.

We don’t worry about tides up here along the Wasatch; every drop you’ll fish today is lake or river fed by snowmelt and springs, so no tidal swing to plan around. Focus instead on flows and water temps.

Weather around the Salt Lake Valley is classic early-winter inversion pattern: cold start near freezing, light breeze, high topping out in the upper 30s to low 40s, mostly clear skies with some haze. Sunrise hit right around 7:40 a.m., sunset will be just after 5:00 p.m., so your prime windows are that first hour of light and the last 90 minutes before dark.

Trout across the Central Region have been active mid‑day when the sun finally warms things a touch. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports heavy 2025 stocking along the Wasatch despite a slight cutback for drought: over 11 million fish statewide, with emphasis on rainbows, cutthroats, tiger trout, wipers, walleye, bass, and catfish in lakes that can handle lower water. Fox 13 Utah notes managers are leaning harder into warmwater species as our reservoirs keep running warm.

Recent catches around town:

- **Jordan River / community ponds (Sugar House, Liberty, Willow, Bountiful Pond)**: Folks are picking off planter rainbows, a few brood rainbows to 18 inches, and the occasional catfish. PowerBait off the bottom, nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small gold spinners have all been doing work. Channel cats are still taking cut bait in the deeper holes on the Jordan.

- **Jordanelle and Deer Creek**: Anglers are reporting steady rainbow and brown trout on small spoons and tube jigs, plus some fat smallmouth caught dragging plastics on rocky points when the sun is high. A handful of walleye have come on slow‑rolled crankbaits at dawn and dusk.

- **Strawberry**: Slower than fall but still giving up cutts and rainbows to patient folks fishing ice‑edge and deeper breaks with white and chartreuse tube jigs tipped with chub meat or waxworms.

Best offerings right now:

- For trout in ponds and reservoirs:

• Chartreuse, orange, or rainbow‑glitter PowerBait on light leaders

• 1/16–1/8 oz jigheads with white or brown tube jigs, tipped with a worm piece

• Small silver or gold inline spinners and Kastmasters retrieved slow and steady

- For warmwater (Jordan River, lower reservoirs):

• 3–4 inch green pumpkin or black soft plastics on a shaky head or Ned rig for smallmouth

• Slow‑rolled paddle‑tail swimbaits in shad colors for walleye and wiper

• Nightcrawlers or cut bait on the bottom for channel cats

A couple of local hot spots to circle:

- **Willow Pond in Murray** – Easy access, freshly stocked bows, plus holdover cats. Fish the deeper middle with slip bobbers mid‑day; work the east bank at dawn with small spoons.

- **Bountiful Lake** – Good mix of planter rainbows, occasional wiper, and cats. Toss small swimbaits along the wind‑blown shore for wipers; soak bait off the bottom for trout and c

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Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wasatch Front fishing report.

We don’t worry about tides up here, but the barometer and overnight temps matter. Around Salt Lake this morning it’s cold at first light, calm to light breeze, and we’re warming into a clear, high‑pressure winter day. That means **finicky fish early, better bite as the sun gets up and softens the edges of the ice and shorelines.**

According to SolunarForecast’s calendar for the Salt Lake 84150 area, the **better feeding windows run mid‑morning and again mid‑afternoon**, so plan your serious sets and lure changes around those peaks. Sunrise is right around seven, sunset a little after five, so we’ve got a short window of decent light; last hour before dark should fish well if the wind stays down.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports they’ve put over 11.6 million fish into Utah waters this year, heavy on **rainbow trout, cutthroat, tiger trout, wiper, walleye, and panfish**, so the local community holes are well stocked.

Here’s how it’s shaping up close to town:

Hot spot one: **Jordanelle Reservoir**

Folks have been picking up **rainbows, smallmouth, and a few walleye** off the points and coves. Work **1/8–1/4 oz jigheads with white or smoke tube jigs, small swimbaits, or marabou jigs** slow along the breaks. Tip with a bit of nightcrawler if they’re short‑striking. Trolling guys are doing best with **small silver or gold spoons and jointed crankbaits** run just off the drop‑offs.

Hot spot two: **Utah Lake**

Water’s cold and a little murky, but there’s still a steady pick of **white bass and channel cats** in the deeper channels and harbors. Go with **cut carp, shrimp, or nightcrawler on a simple slip‑sinker rig** for cats; **small chartreuse or pearl curly‑tails** for whites. Scent helps in that off‑color water, so don’t be shy with it.

Close‑in community waters like **Sugar House, Liberty, and Bountiful Lake** have been recently planted with catchable rainbows. Best bets there are **PowerBait in chartreuse or garlic white, salmon eggs, or a small piece of worm under a bobber**, cast just off the crowds. Fly folks are doing fine with **small woolly buggers, leeches, and chironomids** under an indicator.

Overall activity today: **trout moderate, warmwater species slow to fair**. Focus on:

- Subtle presentations

- Light line (4–6 lb for trout)

- Natural colors in the clear water; brighter stuff if clouds roll in

Local go‑to lures and baits right now:

- **1/16–1/8 oz black or olive marabou jigs**

- **Silver Kastmaster‑style spoons**

- **Brown/olive tube jigs** for smallmouth and walleye

- **Garlic PowerBait, nightcrawlers, and salmon eggs** for stockers

Be mindful of ice edges and changing flows, especially if you slip up to the Weber or Provo; we just had a reminder on the Weber that cold water and waders can get Western in a hurry.

That’s the word from around Salt Lake today. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t

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# Artificial Lure's Salt Lake City Fishing Report

Well, folks, it's another crisp December morning out here in the Beehive State, and let me tell you—the fishing's been calling my name all week. I'm Artificial Lure, and here's what you need to know if you're heading out on the water today around Salt Lake City.

First things first: sunrise was at 7:10 AM this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 7:52 PM, so you've got a solid ten-and-a-half hours of daylight to work with. The water temps are definitely cooling down—classic winter conditions that get the fish more aggressive.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. According to the Solunar Forecast data for the 84150 zip code, we're sitting in some seriously prime fishing windows right now. Your major feeding times are hitting hard from 3:08 AM to 5:08 AM and again from 3:38 PM to 5:38 PM. If you can swing the evening window, that's your golden ticket. The moon's sitting at about 15 percent waxing crescent, which means moderate activity across the board.

This time of year in Salt Lake, we're primarily targeting walleye and cutthroat trout in the local waters. You'll want to throw some tube jigs in natural colors—smoke, green pumpkin, and pearl are money right now. Soft plastics work beautifully when the water's this cold. If you're a live bait guy, small shiners and minnows will get the job done, or go old school with some worms and crawlers.

I'd recommend hitting either the Jordan River near the city or heading up to Deer Creek Reservoir if you've got the drive time. The Jordan's accessible year-round and holds some solid fish even in winter. Deer Creek's your power move if conditions cooperate—deeper water means more consistent winter action.

Bundle up out there, because December doesn't mess around. The fishing's worth it.

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Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Wasatch Front fishing rundown.

We don’t worry about tides up here, just water levels and weather. The National Weather Service calls for a cold, mostly clear day around the valley, highs in the low 40s with overnight temps dropping into the 20s. Light winds and high pressure mean stable conditions and slower, midday bites. Sunrise is right around 7:40 a.m., sunset about 5:00 p.m., so your prime windows are late morning and the last hour of light.

Snoflo’s Jordan River gauge at 1700 South shows modest winter flow, low and steady, which pushes fish into the slower inside bends and deeper holes. On the Jordan, you’re mostly into carp, catfish, and the odd bass or walleye. With water temps this cold, think subtle: small jigs tipped with nightcrawler, or plain dough balls for carp, fished tight to bottom and barely moved.

Most of the action right now is in the community ponds and nearby reservoirs that aren’t fully locked in with safe ice. Utah DWR’s recent reports around the Salt Lake Valley note planters of rainbow trout in community fisheries like Willow Pond, Bingham Creek, and Daybreak. Anglers have been picking up stocker bows with a few better holdovers mixed in. PowerBait in chartreuse or rainbow, salmon eggs, and small nightcrawlers under a slip sinker rig are putting the most fish on the bank. For hardware, think classic: 1/8‑ounce Panther Martins, gold Kastmasters, and small Rooster Tails slow-rolled just off bottom.

If you’re willing to drive a bit, Kamas is still the gateway to some great water. Recent coverage of the area highlights the Provo and Weber Rivers as year‑round trout staples, and local guides out of Sundance and Heber have been reporting steady nymph bites on browns and rainbows during the warm part of the day. Small pheasant tails, zebra midges, and hare’s ears in sizes 18–20 under an indicator, with a bit of split shot to get down, have been the ticket. Add a small pink or orange egg pattern in the mix and you’ll match those winter drift foods nicely.

Hot spot number one: **Community trout ponds on the southwest side** – Willow Pond and Bingham Creek. Easy access, fresh plants, and perfect for a quick after‑work session. Best bets: chartreuse PowerBait on a size 12 treble, or a 1/16‑ounce gold Jake’s Spin‑A‑Lure worked slow.

Hot spot number two: **Lower Provo River below Jordanelle**. Cold but very fishable. Concentrate on the deeper runs and tailouts from late morning to mid‑afternoon. Nymph rigs with a size 18 zebra midge and a size 16 hare’s ear, 5X tippet, and enough weight to tick bottom. Keep your hook sets soft but frequent; winter takes are light.

For catfish and carp close to town, **Jordan River around 1700 South** is worth a look, but treat it as a grind: sit on good structure, use nightcrawlers or cut bait for cats, dough or corn for carp, and be patient.

Best overall winter lures right now: small inline spinners, 1/8‑ounce spoons in gold or silver, and tiny

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Alright, Salt Lake anglers, Artificial Lure here with your early morning rundown, straight from the foothills to the front range. First off, no tides to worry about here in the Wasatch, so we can skip that part and get right to the water.

Weather’s shaping up to be a classic winter Saturday: mostly sunny, temps starting in the low 30s and maybe pushing into the mid-40s by afternoon. Light winds, which is a win for anyone trying to finesse a small jig or drop-shot rig. Sunrise is around 7:40 a.m., sunset just after 5 p.m., so you’ve got a solid window if you’re hitting the water midday.

Let’s talk fish. The big story lately is the winter bite on the Jordan River, especially through the Salt Lake City stretch and down toward the Daybreak area. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and local shop reports say rainbow trout are still active, with most fish in the 12–16 inch range, but a few bigger holdovers showing up near deeper runs and undercuts. A couple of guys reported limiting out on Friday using small jigs tipped with Gulp! Minnows and Berkley Powerbait in rainbow and chartreuse. Small spinners like Panther Martin and Rooster Tails in brass and silver are also producing, especially in the slower pools.

For stillwater options, the city parks are holding steady. Liberty Park Pond and Jordan Park Pond are both open and seeing consistent action. Kids and families are catching a mix of rainbows and the occasional bluegill on small hooks with worms or Powerbait. For a better shot at quality fish, try a small marabou jig or a tiny wooly bugger on a light spinning rod or ultralight setup. Early morning and late afternoon are prime, but the bite can stay decent all day if the sun’s out.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, hit the Jordan River near the 5600 South bridge and work the deeper holes with a slow retrieve. For a more relaxed vibe, head to the south end of the Jordan River Parkway near Daybreak, where the water’s a bit wider and the trout are holding in the current seams. Both spots have easy access and are producing right now.

Best lures today? Small jigs in 1/32 to 1/16 oz, white, pink, or chartreuse. Tiny spinners in brass and silver, and small inline spinners like the Mepps Aglia or Blue Fox Vibrax. For bait, worms, Gulp! Minnows, and Powerbait are the go-to choices.

Fish are feeding, but they’re not aggressive, so slow it down, keep your line tight, and don’t be afraid to change colors or depths if you’re not getting bit.

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Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing rundown, straight from the foothills to the front range.

First off, no tides to worry about on the local fresh water, so your focus today is all about weather and timing. Expect a cold start, likely below freezing at first light, with daytime temps climbing into the 30s or low 40s and a light breeze pushing off the benches. Skies this time of year tend to run mostly clear to partly cloudy, which makes for bright conditions once the sun is up. Sunrise is right around the late 7 o’clock hour with sunset coming late afternoon, so the real window is that first light to mid‑morning stretch, then another pulse just before dark.

Trout and panfish are the main show in and around the valley right now. Urban ponds and community fisheries have been getting regular plants of rainbows, with a mix of holdovers running a bit thicker and more energetic in the colder water. Anglers have been reporting modest but steady catches: a handful of stocker rainbows per trip is realistic, with the occasional 14–16 inch fish when you work the deeper edges and inflow points. Perch and the odd bluegill are still willing in slower, slightly deeper pockets if you slow things way down.

Best producers lately have been simple, winter‑friendly offerings. For bait anglers, think small: salmon eggs, half a nightcrawler, or prepared dough baits on light line under a slip bobber set just off the bottom. If you like hardware, downsized spoons in silver or gold, 1/16 oz marabou jigs in black or olive, and small in‑line spinners in natural trout patterns have been the ticket when retrieved painfully slow with occasional pauses. Fly folks are doing well with midge patterns, small zebra nymphs, and tiny leech or bugger patterns stripped lazily along the bottom.

A couple of local hotspots to put on your hit list:

- Community ponds on the west side of the valley: these have been getting regular trout plants and are perfect for a quick before‑ or after‑work session. Focus on the deeper corners and areas near aerators or inflows, and keep your presentations subtle and close to bottom.

- The Jordan River corridor: not a numbers trout fishery, but a solid option if you want multi‑species action. Slow‑rolling small jigs or natural‑colored soft plastics near current seams and eddies can turn up carp, catfish, and the occasional bass, especially during afternoon warm‑ups when the water bumps up a degree or two.

Fish activity is definitely in winter mode, so patience and finesse matter more than covering water fast. Light line, small hooks, and slower retrieves will out‑fish heavy gear and fast cranks. Stick to that low‑light window, work methodically, and you can still put together a solid day within a short drive of downtown.

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