10-29-2015, 09:05 PM
Fish at night
Porcupine Reservoir is known for big brown trout and kokanee salmon, and during our most recent gillnet survey, it did not disappoint. Located just 30 minutes from Logan, this water is easily accessible for residents of Cache Valley and provides trophy opportunities for brown trout and quality kokanee salmon fishing. Results from this most recent netting survey showed excellent numbers and size of wild brown trout, with many fish exceeding 25 inches. The largest brown trout of the day was a beautiful 30-inch brown. Anglers looking to target brown trout will do best using artificial lures that mimic fish, which are a large part of their diet. Brown trout also are more active in shallow water at night and in the early morning, so shore anglers will do best targeting these fish during these times. Size and condition of kokanee salmon also appears to be improving, with fish averaging 14 inches in length and weighing a about 1 pound each. Much of this improvement in size is due to the recent exit of a few massive year classes of kokanee in 2012 and 2013, leaving the present classes of fish more room and resources to grow.
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Porcupine Reservoir is known for big brown trout and kokanee salmon, and during our most recent gillnet survey, it did not disappoint. Located just 30 minutes from Logan, this water is easily accessible for residents of Cache Valley and provides trophy opportunities for brown trout and quality kokanee salmon fishing. Results from this most recent netting survey showed excellent numbers and size of wild brown trout, with many fish exceeding 25 inches. The largest brown trout of the day was a beautiful 30-inch brown. Anglers looking to target brown trout will do best using artificial lures that mimic fish, which are a large part of their diet. Brown trout also are more active in shallow water at night and in the early morning, so shore anglers will do best targeting these fish during these times. Size and condition of kokanee salmon also appears to be improving, with fish averaging 14 inches in length and weighing a about 1 pound each. Much of this improvement in size is due to the recent exit of a few massive year classes of kokanee in 2012 and 2013, leaving the present classes of fish more room and resources to grow.
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