Fishing Report For Pineview Reservoir

Tiger muskie follow the other gamefish. Tiger muskie are frequently caught off ambush points brush lines, submerged logs, rocks, anywhere they can hide as they wait to ambush smaller fish . Tigers may be taken using a large variety of lures – pretty much anything that resembles a small fish may be efficient. Big jointed Rapalas in flashy colors are well-liked because the attract lots of attention. There’s an continuing debate about size of tempt. Most experienced muskie fishermen favor bigger lures but some swear by smaller offerings. (redrockadventure.com)

Though Pineview Reservoir is a temperate water lake, it’s tucked away up in the mountains and can get cold. It typically freezes over in the winter. The temperate water species of fish aren’t almost as active in the colder months of the year. Your best time to catch bass on Pinview is from May – October. Early June is a good time for bigger numbers of fish. Around this time, the water temperatures usually hit the right levels to trigger the Smallmouth bass to start spawning. (krakenbass.com)

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Little did Oberg know that on this trip he could beat the official state record by two inches. “When the fish hit, I knew it was a big one, ” he says, “but as the fight wore on I felt that it may be a real big one. ” The mad fight lasted about 20 minutes. On some number of instances, his father was close to netting the muskie, however it could dive down and rip off another 25 yards of line. ”It was a little fragile at times, ” adds Oberg, “as I only had 12-pound test line on. ”. (ksl.com)

Anglers report trout and an sporadic lake trout by trolling. Anglers have had the best success fishing in 60 to 85 feet of water using Rapalas, flatfish and spoons close to the lake’s bottom. The best spot was off the east side from Rainbow Cove/North Eden up to the Idaho State Park. You will also find good fishing throughout this time of year from 1st Point up to the Scout Camp. If you’re fishing the west side, attempt trolling parallel to shore off Garden City towards the rockpile. There are few anglers jigging now, however that may also produce some good fish this time of year. (standard.net)

Though I was unsuccessful on this trip I will share what has worked for me in the past. I have had luck fishing tall grass flooded in the spring on sunny days when the shadows from the fish may be seen on the bottom. Finding clear water that you may see through makes a big difference. Avoid windy days and big wakes from passing boats. Being able to fish from a watercraft that lets you to stand and see the fish is the biggest advantage. I have had them hit or chase big poppers, mice patterns, and big streamers. I typically fish with a sink tip or a floating line but coming prepared to hit every depth could be preemptive. (utahoutside.com)

At a nominal surface elevation of 4900 feet, Pineview Reservoir is high enough for winters to get plenty cold, and low enough for summers to get warm. Common summer high temperatures get into the 90’s, with record highs well into the 100’s. In winter, the low temps can average from 15 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit with daytime highs, with daytime highs in the 40’s and 50’s. Record winter lows below zero have been recorded in close Ogden and Huntsville. As with any body of water, make sure to check the new conditions and forecasts before going out in a ship or personal watercraft, and be prepared for sudden and unexpected changes in the weather. (fishintrips.net)

Other Bear Lake Valley fishing opportunities include the Garden City Community Fishery Pond and Laketown Reservoir. At the pond, fishing is excellent for rainbow trout. Use worms about three feet under a bobber, flies and a bubble, PowerBait or marshmallows. Fly fishing also has been excellent using woolly buggers and nymphs. The best fishing is in the mornings and evenings when the sun is lower. At Laketown Reservoir, the water levels are low and fishing was slow for hold-over rainbows from last year. These fish are 16 to 19 inches long and can weigh up to nearly three pounds. The reservoir won’t be stocked again this summer. (outdoornews.com)

Tiger musky may be caught in a range of ways. When water temperatures are in the mid-50’s, the fish move towards the banks into shallow coves, and structured lies off points and weed beds. This is a game of visibility. If fishing from a ship or from shore, attempt and accomplish an elevated vantage point to spot a target fish. Many of the diehards fish from skiffs with platforms on the stern for spotting, however if the water is clear, a bass ship or drift ship will be enough to keep your fly in the zone. Be sure your tackle and fish-handling gear are up for the fight! Hard monofilament or fluorocarbon in the 40-pound class is suggested, with many anglers opting for braided wire. (visitutah.com)

Good On Aug. 12, one angler fished from 8 a. M. Till 11 a. M. He had the best success around 9 a. M. While fishing near the rock piles north of Cemetery Point and using a three-inch Rapala. He saw some muskie in the water and caught two bass. He had lots of bites but many fish slipped away before he could get them into the ship. Anglers report good fishing for perch and crappie, however many are having a hard time catching tiger muskie. For perch, attempt fishing with little plastics. Use any color and concentrate on spots where there’s underwater structure and where the water is at least 10 feet deep. (fishhound.com)