# Bear Lake, Porcupine, Hyrum, Cutler, Mantua Fish R **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/utah-fishing-forum/bear-lake-porcupine-hyrum-cutler-mantua-fish-r/256.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Bear Lake, Porcupine, Hyrum, Cutler, Mantua Fish R category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-bear-lake-porcupine-hyrum-cutler-mantua-fish-r-category/258)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-bear-lake-porcupine-hyrum-cutler-mantua-fish-r-category/258 "2026-02-17T11:35:13Z")
Share fishing reports and conditions for Bear Lake, Porcupine, Hyrum, Cutler, Mantua, and other popular northern Utah waters. --- ## [Newton 6/21](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-6-21/327081)
**Author:** [@Panchodog](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Panchodog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-6-21/327081 "2025-06-24T18:08:15Z")
Got on Newton with a couple of the kids. I’m a fly guy. Tried a bunch of clousers and other streamers. Nada. Poppers and frogs were the ticket. \](7166818578721486982 — Postimages) Got a few like this and lost a coup… --- ## [Newton 6/21](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-6-21/461264)
**Author:** [@Panchodog](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Panchodog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-6-21/461264 "2025-06-23T18:16:36Z")
Got on Newton with a couple of the kids. I’m a fly guy. Tried a bunch of clousers and other streamers. Nada. Poppers and frogs were the ticket. \](7166818578721486982 — Postimages) Got a few like this and lost a coup… --- ## [Bear River Cats](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-river-cats/327014)
**Author:** [@Tom-a-hawk](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Tom-a-hawk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-river-cats/327014 "2025-06-05T02:12:12Z")
Spent quite a bit of time on the bear the last couple weeks. Fishing was hit or miss, but it seems like the quality of fish is pretty good. A couple were above 30". Used about every bait you can think of. Cut bait seemed… --- ## [Bear Lake Last Weekend](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-last-weekend/326979)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-last-weekend/326979 "2025-05-27T15:21:52Z")
So I finally got to go fishing a couple times, well a couple hours Friday and Saturday and Monday Morning. Ended up with my nephew outfishing me and everyone else in the boat… Wasn’t too hard only got one Mack Friday an… --- ## [Hyrum Attempt 12/28](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hyrum-attempt-12-28/326615)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hyrum-attempt-12-28/326615 "2025-01-09T04:47:52Z")
Well I finally got out fishing again, but the day didn’t go as hoped… I knew my boat needed some attention before I got on the water, so I waited until light to get ready to go… Then the relatives were in slow motion get… --- ## [Porcupine Reservoir Update](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porcupine-reservoir-update/326604)
**Author:** [@dubob](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/dubob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porcupine-reservoir-update/326604 "2025-01-07T14:37:18Z")
As usual, the real story surrounding a given issue is mostly devoid of facts. Such is the case with the new gate recently installed near the dam creating Porcupine Reservoir. In the interest of clarity, I called the Ca… --- ## [Bear Lake fishing report for 12/10/2024](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-fishing-report-for-12-10-2024/326567)
**Author:** [@BearLakeFishGuy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BearLakeFishGuy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-fishing-report-for-12-10-2024/326567 "2024-12-13T13:59:46Z")
Fished Bear Lake from 0800 to about 1300. Were only after whitefish. Caught 12 WF but surprisingly, no cutthroat this trip. Last week we really did well on some really nice sized cutts. We tried the state park marina… --- ## [Porcupine](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porcupine/326522)
**Author:** [@DjHill16](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/DjHill16)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porcupine/326522 "2024-12-03T00:08:20Z")
Any of you guys heard why they added a gate at the top of the dam at porky? Brand new gate with a sign saying gate will close Nov. 15 thru April. Talked with Chris Penne and he was unaware of it so I don’t think dnr ad… --- ## [Chasing the Pig](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/chasing-the-pig/326224)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/chasing-the-pig/326224 "2024-07-25T17:22:41Z")
Man I hate this forum at times… Was just finishing a fairly good write up and it froze up and lost the whole post… now the motivation to make a good post is gone, so, sorry you just get the readers digest version… \*Wedn… --- ## [Chasing the Pig](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/chasing-the-pig/461257)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 0
Man I hate this forum at times… Was just finishing a fairly good write up and it froze up and lost the whole post… now the motivation to make a good post is gone, so, sorry you just get the readers digest version… \*Wedn… --- ## [Porky and more](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porky-and-more/326113)
**Author:** [@Cowboypirate](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Cowboypirate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porky-and-more/326113 "2024-06-15T17:30:11Z")
I am a bit behind on updates. The result of having some fun adventures this year. Anywho been to the porky a week or so back. Wife and I were out early celebrating another anniversary. Decided to go check out Porcupine… --- ## [This Weekend at Cutler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-weekend-at-cutler/325960)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-weekend-at-cutler/325960 "2024-04-30T14:38:15Z")
\*Disclaimer up front: I fished two trips that were less than two hours each, so not a large sample size. \* Friday I launched at 7:30 PM, headed to my number one spot, casted out first rod and before I got the second r… --- ## [Kitty Fest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/kitty-fest/325930)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/kitty-fest/325930 "2024-04-16T12:30:32Z")
I seen an opportunity to fish yesterday after work and took it… Probably should have worked on other stuff, but I’m thinking my chances will be fading fast, so I better take them while I can… \*Nice to live two miles fro… --- ## [Cisco Jan 25, 2024 - Finally starting!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cisco-jan-25-2024-finally-starting/325731)
**Author:** [@BearLakeFishGuy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BearLakeFishGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cisco-jan-25-2024-finally-starting/325731 "2024-01-25T22:26:31Z")
Caught the first cisco of the year today from a boat on the rockpile. Did not get a limit but 12 fish between 2 of us. But they are finally starting to run. Should be good this weekend and all of next week. Trout fis… --- ## [Bear Lake Cisco Run 2024](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-cisco-run-2024/325704)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-cisco-run-2024/325704 "2024-01-22T18:26:54Z")
Hey guys I’ve been getting several calls today about the cisco run at Bear Lake, so I consulted our experts and got you a little run down… Word is they are catching a few on the rock pile now while fishing for trout… So… --- ## [Bonneville WF - finally got 'em!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bonneville-wf-finally-got-em/325579)
**Author:** [@BearLakeFishGuy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BearLakeFishGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bonneville-wf-finally-got-em/325579 "2023-12-19T14:00:50Z")
\](20231213 145608 — Postimages) --- ## [12-6 Bear Lake Bust](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/12-6-bear-lake-bust/325556)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/12-6-bear-lake-bust/325556 "2023-12-08T17:44:38Z")
\*I hit Bear Lake yesterday with the new batteries for the boat and a new to me truck… Temp at the sinks on the way through 6 degrees, perfect clear skies at the overlook, no wind, but an ominous presence lied below… fog… --- ## [Bear Lake](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake/325425)
**Author:** [@MACMAN](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/MACMAN)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake/325425 "2023-11-03T01:30:45Z")
Random observation on Bear Lake on this forum. When I joined back in 2003 there was non stop reports and chatter from Bear Lake, especially this time of year and continuing through the white fish season. I’m talking like… --- ## [First Tiger Musky at Newton](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-tiger-musky-at-newton/325414)
**Author:** [@joatmon](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/joatmon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-tiger-musky-at-newton/325414 "2023-10-24T16:05:55Z")
\](42092D96 E268 4CAB 91BF 6717A779EA9C — Postimages) --- ## [Porky](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porky/325133)
**Author:** [@DjHill16](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/DjHill16)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/porky/325133 "2023-07-17T17:07:36Z")
Packed up and headed for the pig at first light. Made it to paradise and told the wife that I forgot to grab her net but that it should be fine. After a few hours i used my downrigger as an achor and set up a couple of d… --- ## [This and That Observations](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-and-that-observations/461247)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 0
Drove past Mantua on Wednesday and there was still ice on 3/4 of the lake, the SE quad was open and the rest of the ice looked really grey, I don’t expect it to last much longer, might be gone by Saturday… \*Noticed two … --- ## [This and That Observations](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-and-that-observations/324750)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/this-and-that-observations/324750 "2023-05-01T14:47:57Z")
Drove past Mantua on Wednesday and there was still ice on 3/4 of the lake, the SE quad was open and the rest of the ice looked really grey, I don’t expect it to last much longer, might be gone by Saturday… \*Noticed two … --- ## [Bear River Cats](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-river-cats/324740)
**Author:** [@stocktondunkley](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/stocktondunkley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-river-cats/324740 "2023-04-27T02:46:20Z")
\](D248C639 ADEF 404C ADB7 AC4E5412F2B3 — Postimages) --- ## [Cutler Cats 4-15](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cutler-cats-4-15/324691)
**Author:** [@SkunkedAgain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/SkunkedAgain)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cutler-cats-4-15/324691 "2023-04-25T13:52:55Z")
\](1FAB4C09 6876 4712 901E 1FA7606BA60E — Postimages) \*\[/b\] --- ## [Bear Lake 3-11-23 Report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-3-11-23-report/324532)
**Author:** [@Backyard\_Boy\_T.V](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Backyard_Boy_T.V)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-3-11-23-report/324532 "2023-03-14T14:00:07Z")
\](PXL 20230311 153137331 — Postimages) --- ## [Location is everything -- Bear Lake 3-7-23](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/location-is-everything-bear-lake-3-7-23/324522)
**Author:** [@Kent](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Kent)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/location-is-everything-bear-lake-3-7-23/324522 "2023-03-09T12:50:03Z")
\](Kory Bear Lake — Postimages) --- ## [Newton 3/2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-3-2/324507)
**Author:** [@DjHill16](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/DjHill16)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-3-2/324507 "2023-03-05T23:52:37Z")
Hit newton for a couple hours after work to test the new finder. Ice is about 2’ thick or so with snow and slush on top. Edges are about four or five feet from the shore buried under a couple feet of snow. Fell in on the… --- ## [Bear Lake Report for Friday 2/17/23](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-report-for-friday-2-17-23/324458)
**Author:** [@BearLakeFishGuy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BearLakeFishGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-report-for-friday-2-17-23/324458 "2023-02-19T05:12:08Z")
It was a balmy -2F at 7am this morning. Walked out to the rockpile to start the morning. Ice is now 8-10" thick and growing. Occasional pressure cracks can open up parallel to shore, but it was totally frozen this mor… --- ## [Bear Lake - Tues 2/7/23](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-tues-2-7-23/324423)
**Author:** [@BearLakeFishGuy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/BearLakeFishGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bear-lake-tues-2-7-23/324423 "2023-02-16T18:45:29Z")
Fished BL today. The ice is significantly thicker and growing since there is no snow on it and it is exposed to cold nighttime temps. It was 5-7" today and there were several snowmobiles out on the rockpile and east si… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/utah-fishing-forum/bear-lake-porcupine-hyrum-cutler-mantua-fish-r/256.md?page=1)