SLC Fishing Report: Trout, Bass, and More Biting as Spring Arrives

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Salt Lake City fishing report for March 22, 2025. It's a crisp spring morning with temps starting around 36°F, warming up to the mid-50s later. Sunrise was at 6:28 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 7:42 PM. No tides to worry about here in our landlocked paradise, but we've got some decent fishing conditions. The recent weather's been mild, and fish activity is picking up as we shake off the last of winter. Word on the street is that trout fishing's been hot lately. Anglers have been pulling in some nice rainbows and browns from local spots. The Jordan River's been productive, especially near Murray and South Jordan. Don't sleep on Bountiful Lake either - it's been stocked recently and folks are having good luck there. For you bass enthusiasts, things are starting to warm up at Utah Lake. Largemouth are getting more active, though they're still a bit sluggish. A few lucky anglers have reported some decent smallmouth action too. As for lures, I've been having success with small jigs and soft plastics. White curly tail grubs on a 1/8 oz jig head have been money for trout. For bass, try slow-rolling a spinnerbait or working a jerkbait with long pauses. If you're more of a bait fisher, you can't go wrong with good ol' nightcrawlers or PowerBait for trout. For catfish, chicken liver or cut bait has been the ticket. Hot spots to check out: Definitely give Bountiful Lake a shot for some easy trout action. If you're up for a bit of a drive, Strawberry Reservoir's been heating up too. For a mixed bag, hit up Utah Lake near the Provo River inlet. Remember, folks, we're still in that transition period, so patience is key. Fish might be a bit finicky, but they're definitely biting. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.