Utah Fishing Report
Otter Creek Reservoir Sponsored by
| Date | 07-Mar-24 | |
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: OTTER CREEK RESERVOIR - Our spring gillnetting survey found that rainbow trout did surprisingly well through the previous years' drought. Trout stocked last fall at 7 inches in length survived the winter very well and have grown to 912 inches. Larger rainbow trout (1622 inches) are just as abundant as in previous years and are in great condition, despite severe drought conditions. Wiper catch is inconsistent in the gillnets, but we saw a few very healthy fish in the 5- to 6-pound range. Utah chub density is low, likely thanks to wiper predation. We also caught two big brown trout at 5 to 7 pounds each. Overall, Otter Creek is in great shape, especially considering the drought years we just went through. Fishing forecast (March through May): The reservoir is now ice free. Rainbow trout begin patrolling the shorelines looking for food and a place to spawn as soon as the ice comes off and can provide great fishing throughout March and April. Most popular baits, lures, jigs and flies can produce good fishing. Wipers also start to get active and typically seek out the warmest water in the shallows. For wipers, use lures and flies that imitate chubs and crayfish. As the spring progresses into May, trout feed actively on the surface (early and late), while moving into deeper water during the day. Smallmouth bass will also get more active in later spring, while wipers become more nocturnal. Consult the Otter Creek Reservoir entry on the Fish Utah map for more details on spring fishing. Reported by: Utah D.W.R |
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Otter Creek
flows between the Sevier plateau and the Parker Range, creating a long narrow
lake in the valley. Year-round fishing and boating on the 3,120-acre reservoir
are the park's featured activities. Camping and picnicking units, modern rest rooms with hot showers, fish cleaning
and sewage disposal stations, boat launching ramp and courtesy docks are
available. Directions: Travel east 11 miles on State Route 62 from the junction of US 89 and State Route 62. Where State Route 62 turns north, continue east for one-half mile on State Route 22. ANTIMONY CREEK, Garfield County. This clear, cold-water stream is located southeast of Otter Creek Reservoir and the town of Antimony. The fishable portion is located on the Dixie National Forest. It is accessible by dirt road from the mouth of the canyon for several miles and then becomes accessible by foot trail along most of its length. It is populated primarily with wild rainbow trout, although the lower section contains some brown trout. |
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