Information from the Utah Department of Wildlife

Bountiful Lake: Fishing slow to fair. Lake was stocked with rainbow trout in May. DWR recommends anglers use nightcrawler fished below a bobber or trout dough bait fished off the bottom, or behind a casting bubble. Lures such as inline spinners and casting spoons or streamers such as wooly buggers and leech patterns are also reportedly effective.

Deer Creek Reservoir: Deer Creek Reservoir is a very popular summer watercraft recreation destination. Recreational boating, swimming, and non-angler shore use are high during these months. Fishing weekends and holidays can be challenging for boat and shore anglers; particularly if/when fishing the Rainbow Bay and Island day-use areas. 

DWR recommends anglers seek out less congested, low-traffic areas to help improve their fishing experience. Fishing early mornings, later evenings, and weekdays during these months can also improve angler success and overall satisfaction. Boat anglers are typically able to launch from both main boat ramps through August. However, low water levels can reduce boat ramp capacity and/or close ramps for motorized launching when levels get too low. DWR recommends motorized boat anglers check Utah State Park Boat Ramp Conditions often this summer to ensure you're able to launch safely.

Rainbow Trout: The DWR's spring rainbow trout stocking efforts continue through June into July, and anglers should see fair to good trout catch rates targeting deeper water. Garlic, corn, or cheese-scented trout dough bait fished off the bottom or behind a casting bubble can be very effective - from boat and shore. Trolling or actively casting the following lures can also be effective: Jakes Spin-A-Lure, Thomas Speedy Shiner, Eppinger Dardevle, Acme Kastmaster, Zona Lures Z-Ray, Panther Martin, Blue Fox Classic Vibrax Spinner, and Rapala Original.

Bass: Smallmouth and largemouth bass catch rates are good this time of year. Soft plastic worms, stick baits, tube jigs, twister tail grubs, Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, drop-shot rigs, Ned rigs, and Neko rigs. Wacky-rigged Senkos, skirted jigs, streamers, swimbaits, and top water flies or lures can all produce fish.

East Canyon Reservoir and State Park: In the spring, trout fishing – for both boat and shore anglers – is usually best in shallow to midwater depths. For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm off the bottom in shallow water. Boat anglers can do well trolling shallow- to medium-diving crankbaits or a pop gear and a worm or a squid and dodger combination. As the water warms, smallmouth bass fishing will pick up along shallow rocky areas, especially in the afternoon when the water has had a chance to warm up close to shore. Smallmouth bass can be caught during these times with suspending crankbaits, jerk baits, sinking flies, plastics (wacky rig, Texas rig, and Carolina rig), and even a jig tipped with a worm under a bobber. Try casting both parallel to the shore and perpendicular to the shore. 

Farmington Pond: Trout catch rates are good to great during these spring months. DWR recommends using a piece of nightcrawler fished below a bobber, or trout dough bait fished off the bottom or behind a casting bubble. Lures (such as inline spinners, casting spoons, and marabou jigs) and streamers (such as Pistol Pete flies, wooly buggers, and leech patterns) can also be effective.

Jordanelle Reservoir: Fishing forecast (June through August): Jordanelle Reservoir is a very popular summer watercraft recreation destination. Recreational boating, swimming, and non-angler shore use are high during these months, particularly in the Hailstone boat ramp and Ross Creek areas. Fishing weekends and holidays can be challenging for boat and shore anglers. DWR recommends anglers seek out less congested, low-traffic areas to help improve their fishing experience. Fishing early mornings, later evenings, and weekdays during these months can also improve angler success and overall satisfaction. 

Boat anglers are typically able to launch from the main Hailstone boat ramp and PWC boat ramp through August. However, low water levels can reduce boat ramp capacity and/or close ramps for motorized launching when levels get too low. DWR recommends motorized boat anglers check Utah State Park Boat Ramp Conditions often this summer to ensure you're able to launch safely.

Kaysville Ponds: Trout catch rates are good to great during these spring months. DWR recommends using a piece of nightcrawler fished below a bobber, or trout dough bait fished off the bottom or behind a casting bubble. Lures (such as inline spinners, casting spoons, and marabou jigs) and streamers (such as Pistol Pete flies, wooly buggers, and leech patterns) can also be effective.