Bear Lake: Biologist Scott Tolentino reports that boats can now launch at the Utah State Park marina, First Point and Cisco Beach ramps. Fishing is still very good for cutthroat trout. The average-sized fish has been about three pounds, with some fish heavier than 10 pounds. Anglers have the most success when trolling from a boat and using Rapala X-raps or other similar lures with rattles. The best technique has been to troll in 10 to 20 feet of water, and then use planer boards to move the lure away from the boat or to long-line the lure up to 200 feet behind the boat. Hot spots have been along the west side, from the Utah State Park marina north to Fish Haven, Idaho. Jigging has been slow, but anglers are catching a few fish using tube jigs tipped with cisco in about 60 feet of water. As the water continues to warm, try trolling at faster speeds near the surface.
