Utah Fishing Report
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| Date | 15-Jul-24 | |
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: Bear Lake Fishing forecast (July through August): On July 1, the surface water temperature was about 65 degrees, and cutthroat and lake trout were heading deeper. Recent reports indicate anglers who are using downriggers are catching fish by trolling with jointed minnow lures in bright colors (oranges/reds) or Rapalas in water 60 to 90 feet deep. Try to keep your lure close to the bottom. In some cases, letting your lure dig into the bottom of the lake is a good idea. A good spot to troll is from Swan Creek north to Fish Haven Creek. On the eastern side of the lake, just off Cisco Beach, Rainbow Cove and the
Idaho State Park are good places to try. Lots of recreational boat traffic is underway by late morning, so fish from sunrise until about 11 a.m. If you prefer to jig, try off the outside edges of the rockpile east of the Ideal Beach resort in the early morning hours. Once again, target fish in about 80 feet of water this time of year. Use a 1/2- to 1-ounce jig with a 4- to 6-inch tube, twister tail or swim bait tipped with a piece of cisco or other fish meat. Let the jig bounce right on the bottom, lifting it up about 12 to 18 inches and then dropping it back. Many of the strikes happen when the lure is falling back to the bottom, so pay attention to your line. If you notice the lure/line stops sinking, set the hook and hold on! Boat launching is available at the Utah State Park Marina and the First Point ramp. The Cisco Beach ramp is open, but four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended to launch there. Reported by: Utah D.W.R |
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You expect a lake to be blue, but
turquoise? Thats the color of Bear Lake, the 20-mile-long body of water that
straddles the Idaho-Utah border.
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