August 15, 2012

BEAR LAKE: (August 15) Biologist Scott Tolentino reports that the surface water temperature is 73 degrees. Fishing for cutthroat trout has been surprisingly good for cutthroat trout this past week. The best luck has come for anglers who have been trolling in depths of 60-90 feet along the east side of the lake near the …

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It’s going to be a nice weekend. Go fishing! CENTRAL Arcadia: August 12. Elevation below normal. Channel catfish slow to fair on liver and punch bait along the flats. Crappie slow to fair on jigs at 8-12 ft. Report submitted by Chance Whiteley, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Hefner: August 13. Elevation below normal

LAKE MEAD – Vegas Wash stripers are still on the menu. Fishing has been good for those throwing top-water baits or jigging. Live bait is tough to find. Anglers also are finding good striper action in the Overton Arm. The fish are generally in the one- to three-pound range and taking top-water lures. LAKE MOHAVE

This report highlights a few of the best places to fish, what anglers are using and what they are catching. The information is compiled from regional Fish and Game fishery managers, local tackle shops and anglers. Fly fishing opportunities are good in the Panhandle including along the St. Joe River above Avery.  Using small-to-mid-sized hoppers