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  • SLC Fishing Report June 20, 2025: Hot Ponds, Hungry Cats, and Provo River Hatches

    SLC Fishing Report June 20, 2025: Hot Ponds, Hungry Cats, and Provo River Hatches
    Jun 20 2025
    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.

    That wraps it up for today. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of local fishing insight. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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  • Salt Lake City Fishing Report: Warm Temps, Hot Bites Across Utah's Lakes and Rivers

    Salt Lake City Fishing Report: Warm Temps, Hot Bites Across Utah's Lakes and Rivers
    Jun 18 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

    Clear skies and summertime temps are in full swing around the Salt Lake valley today. This morning’s sunrise clocked in at 5:56 a.m., with sunset coming at 9:00 p.m., giving anglers plenty of daylight. Winds are forecast light and variable, and high temperatures will push into the low 90s, but expect things to cool off fast after dusk—classic summer patterns for our Northern Utah fisheries.

    Tidal influences aren’t a concern here in the Salt Lake area’s lakes and rivers, so focus instead on water temps, clarity, and flow. According to recent updates from Utah Fish Reports, fish activity is still robust this week. Warmwater species are hitting their stride. Utah Lake just produced a monster 24-pound channel catfish last week, and catfish action continues to be hot. Largemouth bass are staging along weed lines and submerged structure, with folks reporting solid catches on spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and even topwater frogs at dawn and dusk. Utah Lake’s white bass bite is slowing but still productive if you find active schools near the river mouths and marinas.

    Rainbow trout are holding in deeper, cooler water at places like Farmington City Reservoir, where the Division of Wildlife Resources just stocked another 255 rainbows over 14 inches this spring. Early mornings and late evenings are best. Try in-line spinners or pink PowerBait off the bottom. For fly anglers, the Provo and Weber rivers are flowing high but fishable—watch your step and target the edges and slower pockets. Recent hatches of Green Drakes and stoneflies are bringing hungry browns and rainbows up. Tie on a big dry or prospect with a balanced leech under an indicator, especially at first and last light.

    Hot spots to hit today:
    - Utah Lake, especially the Lindon Marina and American Fork boat harbor, for big channel cats and bass. Night crawlers and cut bait are the ticket for cats; white or chartreuse spinnerbaits for bass.
    - Provo River below Deer Creek, casting stonefly nymphs or swinging small streamers.
    - Farmington City Reservoir for easy-access trout and the chance for a surprise channel cat—try PowerBait or a chunk of worm near the inlet.
    - Strawberry Reservoir is producing fat rainbows on trolled spoons and bait rigs, though it’s an hour’s drive from town.

    If you’re fishing community ponds around Salt Lake, most have been recently stocked with trout and catfish. Chartreuse dough baits, worms, and small Panther Martin spinners are working well for bank anglers.

    Thanks for tuning in to your daily dose of local fishing news. Subscribe for more tips, timely updates, and secret spots. This has been a Quiet Please production; for more, check out quietplease.ai.
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  • SLC Fishing Report June 6 2025: Trophy Trout, Spearfishing Chub & Free Fishing Day!

    SLC Fishing Report June 6 2025: Trophy Trout, Spearfishing Chub & Free Fishing Day!
    Jun 6 2025
    *Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for June 6th, 2025.*

    It's shaping up to be another gorgeous day on the water around Salt Lake City, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-70s by afternoon. The early morning bite has been exceptional this past week, so I'd recommend getting out there before the day heats up.

    Over at Utah Lake, shore fishing has been productive with access opening up daily, though the top section remains closed. The DWR has been busy stocking Burraston Ponds with rainbow trout and tiger trout just a few days ago on June 2nd, making it a prime spot for some action.

    Speaking of stocking, if you're looking to take the kids fishing, Camp Kostopaulus in Salt Lake County received a nice batch of 10-inch rainbows back in May that should be biting well now.

    For those willing to make a short drive, Weber River remains one of our Blue Ribbon fisheries and a personal favorite. The upper section has nice Rainbow Trout, while the middle Weber is yielding good numbers of Browns and Cutthroats. Just remember that much of the river runs through private land, so stick to those "Walk-In Access" areas.

    Jordanelle Reservoir and Willard Bay Reservoir are also heating up as we move deeper into summer. They're both within an easy drive from the city and offer excellent opportunities for boat anglers.

    Bait fishermen are having success with nightcrawlers and PowerBait, while fly fishers should focus on caddis patterns and small midges in the early morning hours. If you're into spearfishing, you're in luck - the Wildlife Board recently approved night spearfishing with artificial lights when targeting Utah chub at any open location.

    For trophy hunters, Strawberry Reservoir (locals call it "The Berry") is still the crown jewel of Utah stillwater fishing. It's worth the drive if you're after quality over quantity.

    Hot tip: The High Uintas are warming up nicely and with nearly 600 fishable lakes, you can escape the weekend crowds while still filling your creel. Smaller spinners in gold and silver have been producing consistently in these alpine lakes.

    Tomorrow, June 7th, is Free Fishing Day in Utah, so everyone can fish without a license! Perfect timing to introduce someone new to the sport.

    Thanks for tuning in to this week's report! Don't forget to subscribe for more weekly updates on the best fishing spots around Salt Lake City. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Salt Lake Summer Trout Bonanza - Baits, Lures, and Fly Patterns to Crush the Early Season Bite

    Salt Lake Summer Trout Bonanza - Baits, Lures, and Fly Patterns to Crush the Early Season Bite
    Jun 1 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Sunday, June 1st, 2025. We’re right in the sweet spot of early summer along the Wasatch Front, and conditions couldn’t be better for a day on the water. Sunrise hit at 6:19 a.m. today, and you’ll have light until sunset at 8:29 p.m. The forecast is showing highs in the low 70s, partly cloudy skies, and a gentle breeze picking up in the afternoons—perfect weather for chasing trout across the valley. With no tidal influence on our freshwater lakes and reservoirs, focus your effort on the big bite windows at dawn and dusk.

    Fishing is lighting up, thanks in part to a string of recent rainbow trout stockings across Salt Lake County. The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that Fairmont Park received 350 rainbows just last week, and Sandy Community Fishery saw another batch of about 500 fish stocked mid-May. Most rainbows are running 9 to 12 inches, with the occasional surprise pushing 14. Cove Pond and nearby community fisheries are still holding plenty of rainbows, and some browns are starting to show as well.

    Anglers are pulling in healthy stringers of rainbows, especially during the first hour after sunrise and the twilight just before sunset. Local reports say the hot baits right now are chartreuse or pink PowerBait, salmon eggs, and nightcrawlers fished off the bottom. If you’re tossing lures, small gold or silver Panther Martin and Rooster Tail spinners are proven winners along the shorelines. Fly anglers—grab your olive woolly buggers and beadhead nymphs, worked slow and deep, especially in the cooler mornings or as the sun starts to dip.

    Looking for a spot to fish? Sandy Community Fishery is a red-hot destination after the latest stocks, and Cove Pond remains a local favorite for both numbers and variety. If you want to stretch your legs, the Middle Provo River and the iconic Weber River are both turning up quality browns and rainbows—drifting small nymphs and tossing dry flies in the evening have been especially effective. These rivers are running full and clear, so be ready for active, hungry fish.

    Don’t forget: Free Fishing Day is coming up next Saturday, June 7th, so it’s a great time to bring a buddy or introduce someone new to our incredible Utah fisheries.

    To sum it up—get out early or stay late, stick with bright baits or flashy spinners for trout, and work the shorelines where recent stockings have boosted your odds. Rainbows are plentiful, the weather’s ideal, and the fish are feeding hard.

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  • Hot Trout and Lunkers: The Freshest Fishing Report for Salt Lake City

    Hot Trout and Lunkers: The Freshest Fishing Report for Salt Lake City
    May 31 2025
    Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here, bringing you the freshest fishing report for Salt Lake City and surroundings on this fine Saturday morning, May 31st, 2025.

    Sun's up bright and early at 6:02 AM today, and we'll have plenty of daylight until sunset at 8:47 PM. Weather's looking mighty fine with temperatures already in the mid-60s, heading toward the high 70s by afternoon - absolutely perfect fishing conditions!

    The fishing scene has been red-hot lately, folks! Rainbow trout action is phenomenal right now. Canyon View Park Pond got stocked with some absolute lunkers on May 21st - we're talking 20-inchers! The Community Fishery over in Sandy is still holding plenty of those 15-inch rainbows from the mid-April stocking. These beauties are hungry and hitting hard!

    Over at Calder Reservoir, they've been really busy with the stockings this month - rainbows, brown trout, and even some sterile grass carp swimming around. It's a bit of a drive from Salt Lake, but well worth it if you're looking for variety.

    For you fly fishers, morning nymphing has been steady with midges and BWOs (Blue Winged Olives). As we move into afternoon, switch to dry flies when those hatches start popping. Try zebra midges in black, size 22-26, and for the BWOs, Comparaduns in olive or No Seeums in grey (sizes 18-20) have been producing like crazy.

    Conventional tackle anglers are having success with small spinners, particularly in silver and gold patterns. PowerBait in chartreuse or rainbow has been effective, and don't overlook good old-fashioned nightcrawlers - they're still king for the bigger browns.

    Hot spots for today? I'd hit Camp Kostopaulus which got a fresh rainbow stocking earlier this month. For a bit of a wilderness experience, head up to one of those Uinta Mountain lakes - with over 600 fishable lakes, you're bound to find your own private fishing paradise!

    Water levels are running high across the region with most reservoirs near capacity, which means fish are active and have spread out. Perfect time to try those spots that might be too shallow later in summer.

    For those looking for a different target, bass fishing has been picking up as well. Largemouth are moving into their post-spawn patterns and can be found in the shallows near structure. Topwater frogs and tubes have been working well in the early morning and evening hours.

    Thanks for tuning in, friends! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates on the best fishing in Utah. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Salt Lake City Fishing Report: Abundant Trout, Hatches, and Warm Weather

    Salt Lake City Fishing Report: Abundant Trout, Hatches, and Warm Weather
    May 30 2025
    Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025.

    Sunrise today came at 6:02 AM and we’ll have daylight all the way through to sunset at 8:47 PM—plenty of time to cast a line. The weather is dialed in for fishing: expect morning temps in the upper 50s, climbing to the mid-70s by afternoon, with light breezes and clear skies.

    If you’re wondering about tides, remember that Utah’s freshwaters don’t experience tidal swings, so focus more on water levels and daylight. Water levels are high across the region, with reservoirs like Utah Lake sitting near 93% capacity and still rising, which means fish are active and have spread out, feeding aggressively.

    Fish activity is hot right now with recent stockings boosting the action. According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Porcupine Reservoir got over 2,400 rainbow trout around May 20—most averaging around 12 inches. Rainbow Reservoir over in Tooele saw fresh fish in the same window, and Sandy Community Fishery stocked up with chunky 15-inch rainbows in mid-April. These fish are acclimated and hungry, making this a prime time to get out[Utah.gov and Utah Fish Reports].

    If you’re a fly angler, the Middle and Lower Provo River are absolute hot spots. Blue winged olive mayfly hatches are still strong; pack some olive Comparaduns or grey No See Ums, sizes 18-20, and aim for afternoon rises. Nymphers are doing well with black or brown zebra midges during the morning. For traditional bait, PowerBait in chartreuse or green is a go-to on stillwaters, and nightcrawlers are a reliable producer if you’re fishing early. Hardware anglers, reach for small silver spoons, soft plastics, and Panther Martin spinners—especially at dawn and dusk when shoreline cruisers are biting hardest.

    Notable catches this week include a run of cutthroat trout statewide and some standout browns and bows in the Strawberry Reservoir area, with fish in the 4-to-10-pound range. Bear Lake anglers keep reporting good numbers of cutthroat and lake trout, and Utah Lake continues to yield steady catfish and white bass in the evenings.

    For the best shot at full stringers today, hit up:

    - Sandy Community Fishery, for those hungry rainbows waiting for a breakfast fly or floating bait.
    - Provo River, where the afternoon hatch brings trout up top.
    - Strawberry Reservoir, with big bows cruising the shallows.

    A reminder: due to low water at Crouse Reservoir, the daily trout limit is temporarily bumped up to eight until year’s end, but you’ll want a small boat since shoreline weeds are thick.

    Thanks for tuning in to your Salt Lake City fishing update! Don’t forget to subscribe for more local angling tips and reports. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease.ai.
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  • Fishing Report: Trout, Bass, and Perfect Conditions in Salt Lake City Waters

    Fishing Report: Trout, Bass, and Perfect Conditions in Salt Lake City Waters
    May 28 2025
    Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Sunrise was at 6:01 AM and sunset will be at 8:50 PM, giving you a long and productive day out on the water. We do not experience true ocean tides here, so focus on timing your trips around early mornings and the evening bite.

    Weatherwise, it is shaping up to be another classic late May day along the Wasatch Front. Expect clear skies early, mild morning temps in the upper 40s to low 50s, and a rapid climb into the mid 70s by afternoon. Light winds out of the southeast should keep the water calm and make for ideal casting conditions[3][5].

    Fish activity is high right now in local waters. Reservoirs in the region are sitting at 90 to 95 percent capacity and water temps are perfect for active feeding[5]. Trout are biting strong as we move toward summer. Pole Canyon Park Pond was freshly stocked just days ago with a new batch of rainbow trout, some pushing 20 inches. Anglers have reported steady action on fish averaging close to 12 inches, especially in the morning and late afternoon[1][2][5].

    For trout, small gold or silver spinners are working very well early in the day. As the sun climbs, switch to PowerBait in chartreuse or rainbow colors. Worms are always a reliable choice for rainbows if you want to keep it simple.

    If you are after bass, head down to Willard Bay where they are moving shallow and feeding aggressively. Crankbaits and weedless soft plastics are pulling in some solid smallmouth and largemouth catches. White and chartreuse are the hottest colors right now. Mantua Reservoir is another hot spot for mixed bag action, with trout, bass, and the occasional perch showing up in the creel reports[5].

    To sum up, here are your top hot spots for today:
    Pole Canyon Park Pond for recently stocked rainbow trout, especially in the early morning
    Willard Bay for hot bass action in the shallows, using crankbaits in white or chartreuse
    Mantua Reservoir for a mixed bag with strong trout and bass numbers

    With perfect water levels, mild weather, and recent fish stockings, fishing in and around Salt Lake City is prime right now. Grab your gear, hit the water early or stay late, and you are almost guaranteed to come home with a story.

    Tight lines everyone, and remember, this is Artificial Lure wishing you good luck and plenty of bites[2][3][5].
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  • SLC Fishing Report: Trout Biting Hot as Summer Approaches

    SLC Fishing Report: Trout Biting Hot as Summer Approaches
    May 26 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025. We're looking at another beautiful day in the Beehive State! Temperatures starting in the low 50s this morning will climb to the low 80s by afternoon. Light winds from the southwest expected, perfect conditions for casting. Sunrise was at 6:04 AM, and we'll see sunset at 8:50 PM, giving you nearly 15 hours of daylight to get your lines wet.

    The fishing scene around Salt Lake City is really heating up! Rainbow trout continue to dominate catches across our community waters. The DWR has been busy stocking our local waters - Porcupine Reservoir received a nice batch of rainbows just last week, with over 2,400 fish averaging nearly 12 inches dropped in on May 20th. Rainbow Reservoir in Tooele also got fresh stockings of rainbows in mid-May.

    The Middle and Lower Provo River remain absolute hotspots right now. The blue winged olive mayfly hatches we've been seeing since mid-May are still going strong. If you're a fly angler, you'll want to hit the water around 1 PM with olive Comparaduns or grey No Seeums in sizes 18-20. The morning bite has been excellent for nymphers using black or brown zebra midges.

    For you bait anglers, PowerBait in chartreuse or green has been the ticket at our stillwaters. Nightcrawlers are also producing consistently, especially in the early morning hours. If you prefer hardware, small silver spoons, soft plastics, and Panther Martin spinners have all been getting attention from hungry trout, particularly during dawn and dusk periods when fish are cruising the shorelines.

    Hot spots this week include Sandy Pond, which received a healthy stocking of rainbows in April that have now grown and acclimated nicely. Razor Ridge Pond in Washington County has been consistently stocked with rainbows ranging from 8.5 to 10.3 inches throughout the early months of this year and reports suggest they're biting well. The Provo Delta Community Fishery is another great option if you're looking for some action close to home.

    Water levels are high across most of our region with reservoirs like Utah Lake sitting at about 93% capacity and still rising. This means fish are active and feeding aggressively as they spread out in the expanded habitat.

    Remember, a Utah fishing license is required, and daily limits apply. Get out there while the gettin's good, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines until next time!
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