Shoreline anglers are also catching some cutthroat trout in these same areas too. If you’re casting, try large spinners (No. 5 and No. 6) such as Mepps, Vibrax and Roostertails. If you’re fly fishing, try large sculpin patterns or large, articulated bunny fur leech patterns. As the lake trout spawn winds down, the fish will start feeding more, and jigging from boats for both lake trout and cutthroat trout should improve. Good spots to try are off the "rockpile," First Point, Second Point and off the rock piles just north of the Utah State Park Marina. Start in 30 to 80 feet of water, and keep moving until you find active fish. Use a 1/2- to 1-ounce jig with a 4- to 6-inch tube, twister tail or swim bait tipped with a piece of cisco or other fish meat. Let the jig bounce right on the bottom, lifting it up about 12 to 18 inches and then dropping it back. Many of the strikes happen when the lure is falling back to the bottom, so pay attention to your line. If you notice the lure/line stops sinking, set the hook and hold on!
Reminder: The trout limit is two fish. There is no longer a fin clip regulation for cutthroat trout, so you can keep any cutthroat trout up to your two fish limit. Lake trout take a long time to reach a large size. While large lake trout are legal to keep, many anglers are encouraging other anglers to release them. If you plan on releasing fish, try to land the fish quickly and then get it back into the water without any delays. You may consider using a descending device that allows you to decompress the fish and release it into deeper water.

Reported by: Utah DWR