Salt Lake City Fishing Report: Trout, Walleye, and Kokanee Thrive in Warming Temps

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for March 31, 2025. Let's start with the weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with highs around 65°F and lows dipping to 45°F overnight. Sunrise was at 6:12 AM, and we'll see the sun set at 7:41 PM. There's a light breeze from the southwest, perfect for keeping the bugs away while you're out on the water. Now, onto the fishing action! The warmer temperatures we've been seeing lately have really kicked things into gear. Reports from around the valley indicate that trout fishing has been excellent, especially in the Provo and Weber Rivers. Anglers have been having success with midges, blue-winged olives, and small nymphs. Don't forget to bring your streamer box too – some nice browns have been caught on olive and white patterns. Over at Utah Lake, the white bass run is starting to pick up. Anglers are reporting good catches using small jigs and crankbaits near the mouths of tributaries. The walleye bite has been decent too, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. For you stillwater enthusiasts, Jordanelle Reservoir has been producing some nice rainbows. Power Bait and worms have been working well from shore, while trolling with pop gear and a worm has been the ticket for boat anglers. As for hot spots, I'd recommend giving East Canyon Reservoir a try. The kokanee salmon fishing has been heating up, with fish in the 14-16 inch range being caught regularly. Try using small spoons or wedding rings tipped with corn. Another spot worth checking out is Willard Bay. The wipers are starting to become more active, and some anglers have reported success using white bucktail jigs and silver spoons. Bait-wise, nightcrawlers are always a good bet this time of year. For you artificial enthusiasts, I've been hearing good things about the new Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flatnose Minnow – might be worth adding to your tackle box. Remember, folks, we're still in that transition period between winter and spring, so be prepared for changing conditions. Layer up, bring some hand warmers, and don't forget to pick up your new fishing license if you haven't already. That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.