FISH REPORTS - Page 6 of 59
Former catch-and-release state record holder gets dethroned…by his wife
Report Date: Congratulations to Brandi Holt, whose 44-inch flathead catfish edged out her husband’s prior catch-and-release record by two inches. Friendly competition among outdoorsy couples can come in many ways, shapes, and forms—who shot the biggest buck last year; who limited out first...
Bear Lake Conditions Report
Report Date: WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE: Lake Temperature: @ 70.0 degrees as measured in the Bear Lake State Park Marina. ********** LAKE ELEVATION: Current Lake Elevation: @ 5915.55'. Full elevation: 5923.65'. 2025/26 Low elevation: 5915.70'. 2025 High elevation: 5919.35'. 2024/2025 Low elevation: 5917.30'. 2024 High elevation: 5920.20'. 2023/24 Low elevation: 5916.10'. 2023 High elevation:...Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good.
Report Date: Water flows are in a good shape below the dam and trout fishing remains good. The hopper/dropper combo is a reliable choice for fly anglers.Flows are low but normal for this time of year
Report Date: Flows are low but normal for this time of year. Anglers have had luck trout fishing the deeper pools where water is cooler.
Fishing has improved the past week and will pick up even more as we head into fall
Report Date: Fishing forecast (September through November): On Aug. 25, the surface water temperature was about 70 degrees. Fishing has improved the past week and will pick up even more as we head into fall. Fishing has been very good for cutthroat...
The upper Teton continues to fish well with PMDs and terrestrials
Report Date: The upper Teton continues to fish well with PMDs and terrestrials. Hoppers, beetles, and ants are especially productive mid-morning when the wind isn’t too aggressive. The canyon stretches are fishing well with hopper-dropper rigs. Lower Teton flows are getting skinny...
The hopper bite is excellent right now
Report Date: The hopper bite is excellent right now—golden and pink water walkers are top producers. Keep an eye on riffles for PMD activity late morning into early afternoon. Nymphing a two-fly rig with a small rubberleg and a #18 tungsten pheasant...
Hopper fishing remains strong, especially through the mid and lower stretches
Report Date: Hopper fishing remains strong, especially through the mid and lower stretches. Mornings are best before the water warms—afternoons are tough with higher temps and moss. Foam hoppers like the Rio Juicy Hopper or Morrish Hopper are working well tight to...