National Fishing

This report highlights a few of the best places to fish, what anglers are using and what they are catching.

BIG SANDWASH RESERVOIR: (August 24) Anglers report slow to fair fishing for rainbows and fair to good fishing for bass. Anglers are seeing some nice bass, both smallmouth and largemouth. They are also catching good-sized

BURRASTON PONDS: (August 24) Conservation Officer Jay Topham reports fair to good fishing, but there aren’t many anglers at the ponds. PowerBait is the most popular bait. The ponds are located between Mona and Nephi.

NEWFOUND LAKE BOATERS: The Wellington State Park boat access facility on Newfound Lake in Bristol, N.H., will be closed for repairs from September 17 through the remainder of the year, opening back up in the

If you live along the Wasatch Front, especially in Salt Lake County, you may already know about the hiking trails in Big and Little Cottonwood canyons.

The 15-inch minimum length on largemouth bass in the Arkansas River will be reduced to 14 inches beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

Fishing Tip of the Week: Most people know that a fishing license is required to fish in Arkansas and other states. But don’t forget that trout permits are required of anglers 16 and older who

It’s not too late to get in on some great fishing!