| Show Local fishing fun summer activity Trout plentiful in Strawberry Valle Valley Uinta lakes Douglas L. L Jensen Staff Writer summer in full WITH swing there is a lot of outdoor recreation available from fishing hiking and camping to exploring mountain mountain mountain moun moun- tain ranges surrounding the Salt Lake Valley Lets Let's focus on fishing Since its it's the and most of us find ourselves rather short on time for recreation I Ican Ican Ican can tell you about some fun and exciting places to go that are not only close but will bring lots of enjoyment as well Less than two hours east of Salt Lake City you'll find yourself in the Strawberry Valley where you can either fish the reservoir the Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Straw Straw- berry River or her tributaries The reservoir provides good bank fishing with easy access to many great fishing spots The reservoir is full of outlets that will provide good fishing catching 10 to inch 14 trout is not uncommon and who knows you might even catch a 16 to inch 18 trophy weighing weighing weighing weigh weigh- ing five pounds or more Bait fishing works well but if you want to try something different use a Woolly Bugger weighted down using a slow retrieve Casting the Woolly Bugger down the shore line about 10 feet away from the bank or around stumps or sunken rocks will tempt most trout out for an easy meal For the fly fisherman many types of dry flies can be used depending upon conditions and time of year Woolly Buggers Bugger's s Elk Hair Caddis and Pale Morning Duns work well throughout the year The Strawberry River usually provides good trout fishing r J i j t tr r b I. I i I 4 1 r t-i t 1 J y i r i Si iS r 3 t t ail lf f tf Ix 3 Though runn running ng a little high and muddy for the last several weeks it should be clearing any anytime anytime anytime time now Check the fishing rules and regulations because parts of the river are open for flies and lures only Above Strawberry is Current Current Current Cur Cur- rent Creek which provides some excellent fishing opportunities opportunities opportunities as well flies such as Pale Morning Duns and Elk Hair Caddis and lures work well In the Uinta mountains there are a number of great easy access to a cess lakes including Mirror Lake Trial Lake Bud Lake and many more that will provide enjoyable fishing using bait and artificial flies and lures and lures Some lakes are state run provided with restrooms and running water these charge a small usage fee For the more adventurous there are many lakes within a afew afew afew few hours hike off the main road that provide excellent lent fishing as well Some of the themore themore themore more popular ones include Weir Lake Marjorie Lake Is Island Island Is- Is land Lake and Long Lake Check the regulations for bag limit and fishing restrictions j These are just some of the many fine lakes and rivers that will provide some memorable fishing experiences for you this summer To find out more about these and other hot fishing spots contact Steve Cook at atthe atthe atthe the Western Rivers Fly Fisher He will help you plan your trip and set you up wi with th all the necessary gear you might need including tackle maps and helpful hints on specific fishing spots A fishing license is needed and can be purchased purchased pur pur- chased at many outlets around town A season license costs 18 or you may purchase a five-day five license for 9 9 A note in closing Please rem remember to preserve the lakes and streams that you visit Dont Don't Ii litter litter destroys the forest Pack out what you pack in I hope you have a as much fun fishing Utah as I have Take time to plan a trip to toone toone toone one of Utah's famous fishing spots Feel and be a part of nature f. f |
