Mid May is historically right in the middle of the white bass spawn. So there should be some available. However, with last years’s big die-off it remains to be seen how many will show up.
Hey Jeff, you’ll want to be aware that there a number of exits along the way where you are required to exit if you are in the right lane. I try to stay in the 2nd or 3rd lane and just maintain a comfortable speed. I’d rather be in one of those lanes than have to be juking over in traffic to merge left. The only time you really should be in the right lane is when you get to Provo Center Street. Just keep aware of the signs along the way.
Brett fished a couple of hours off the docks at Provo a while back. He caught 25 white bass. To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of the white basses’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. I’m sure that guys like Hook-sets and Pisco will be able to inform us of the state of the spawn and where to catch a few wb when the time comes.
Just wanted to let everyone know that there is camping right there by the harbor. There’s also a private camp park just up the road. There’s also a motel right there on Center where you exit the freeway and turn right.
Thanks Craig and Pat for that info, will help a bunch… Thank you… Jeff
I just bought a new boat this year. I would love to come and will likely have room for one or two.
So Greg I suspect you and Landon will be sporting the new boat upgrade… If that’s true I may have room in my boat for 1 or 2… Depends on what you plan on Greg… Later Jeff
Right now my wife and I will plan on being there and bring our boat. It’s been several years since I’ve been down and fished the lake. Hopefully the water will be up a bit by then.
Will make an effort to attend this spring. Thanks for the post and invite.
Looks like Utah Lake continues to gradually fill:
](According to the Utah Lake State Park site the lake is currently at 52.07%. I know earlier in the past year it was well below 50%. This is all good news but we’ve still got a long way to go. To make it a little more concrete the hole by the airport tower is now under 8’ of water according to Jim. I think that last fall it was just 5 fow there, correct me if I’m wrong Brett. By comparison, the deepest places off the orchards were 13’ a few years ago.
Lynn, BLK, has paid for the pavilion registration so we’re all set for the Flotilla on May 20. It turns out there is another event that day but it shouldn’t have much effect on our activities. It’s a white bass tournament with cash prizes through fifth place. You can get details on FishDonkey.
All you need to do is set your plans and get ready to attend. Come up with something to wow us all with at the potluck. Get your catfish gear together and spiff up your boat. Check your bearings and lights on your trailer. Toss in a lighter rig for white bass. Pick out something you want to contribute to the prize drawings. If you’re real brave go to businesses and solicit some prizes. This is not hard unless you are real shy. I have gotten contributions worth up to $200 from just asking; I was able to exchange that item for a lot of tackle including a quatily rod and a bunch of lures. I was also able to get a lure from the corner store where I by my bait.
Quick update from the Utah Lake State Park home page: The water level is now up to 56.2% and the water temperature is 44°F.
It looks like we have at least 30 people set to come to the Flotilla. We expect up to twice that number, so keep those cards and letters coming. Here’s what I have so far. I’ve made a couple of assumptions so feel free to correct me if you want. Keep in mind that if you say you are coming and then can’t make it we will give you a full refund of your entry fee ;-}, but you must be present to win a prize. We’ll take a raincheck for fishing together.
Catchinon + 5
Mooseman + 5
RockyRaab
SkunkedAgain
Fritzfishin
Piscophilic + ?
BLK + 4
TubeDude + 1
Cowboypirate + 3
Big-griggs + ?
Pennyfarmer2
Jig-fisher + 1
Humble_fisher
Joatmon
More info on the Utah Lake White Bass Tournament, also on May 20th.
This appears to be a tournament being put together for the first time. They have a good amount of interest, and they will probably number around 30 or so participants. The organizer has contacted DWR about their tournament and was advised that they would have to register their tournament with the DWR inasmuch as they were offering cash prizes. They would also have to limit their group to using non-motorized boats, and be required to assure their participants were in compliance with licensing and mussel certifications issues. As of my last visit to their FB page they were going to limit their fishing to non-motorized boats, kayaks, tubes, toons and shore fishing from the dikes and the river. I’m sure they will be as respectful to us as we are to them. There may be BFTers among both groups 
So, it might be a bit crowded for launching and for access to the river and along the dikes, but there will be lots of open sea for our group.
BLK
Thanks Lynn for the follow up on that… I know the state if funny about official contests and they got too complicated for me to keep up with all their requirements and that’s why we don’t do the fish contest anymore as part of our gathering… it was fun, but it’s more fun to just go and fish and then gather and tell stories that you don’t have to prove… plus it takes a lot of pressure off thinking you have to catch fish and most of the time everyone will do better without the stress of looking for a winner… Just my take after trying it several years before I learned better… Later Jeff