Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for many summer activities and it’s not too soon to hit the water for some great fishing. In fact, the Division of Wildlife Resources has shared locations in northeastern Utah where the fish are hungry and biting! Starvation Reservoir in Duchesne County has rainbow trout over 20 inches, making for a fun fishing experience. Anglers will typically have the most success while fishing from a boat on Starvation and this time of year offers good fishing for walleye, in addition to rainbow trout. In Daggett County, Long Park Reservoir is recommended. “This secluded reservoir offers fast fishing from shore or from a small watercraft, and anglers can expect high catch rates,” shares the DWR. “Using dry flies can work exceptionally well, and this time of year offers great fishing for rainbow and brook trout and Arctic grayling.” Pelican Lake is the hot pick for Uintah County, known to offer great bass fishing from a boat. Fly anglers should target bass using frog patterns in the late spring months and then switch to minnow patterns in the summer. For more fishing hot spots, visit www.wildlife.utah.gov.
