Fishing Report August 25th - August 31st, 2025

Northern Utah Fishing Report | August 25–31, 2025

Late August is here, and fishing across Northern Utah is heating up before the fall transition. Cooler nights are helping water temps drop a bit, and the bite has picked up on both rivers and reservoirs. Here’s what we’re seeing this week around our local waters.

South Fork of the Ogden River

Flows are steady and clear through the canyon, making for excellent late-summer fishing. Mornings are crisp, and fish are feeding well once the sun hits the water.
What’s Working: Nymph rigs with small pheasant tails, hare’s ears, and midge patterns are consistent producers. On calm evenings, you’ll see surface action with caddis and small mayflies — perfect for dry-fly enthusiasts.
Best Times: Mid-morning to mid-afternoon has been most productive, with a solid evening bite before sunset.
Species: Browns and rainbows, with the occasional cutthroat mixed in.

Pro Tip: Keep your approach light and stealthy — the fish have seen plenty of pressure by this time of year.

Weber River (Morgan Area)

Flows remain favorable, and clarity is great throughout most of the stretch. Trout are keying in on smaller presentations as hatches taper off.
What’s Working: Nymphing with small midges, BWOs, and soft hackle patterns has been productive. For spin anglers, gold and silver spinners are a solid choice in deeper runs.
Best Times: Late morning through early afternoon. Overcast days have produced some great dry-fly windows.
Species: Brown and rainbow trout.

Shop Tip: Stop by Angler’s Den for fresh fly selections and local color variations that match current insect activity.

Willard Bay

Fishing has been improving as temperatures start to ease up. The early-morning walleye bite has been steady, and warmwater species are still active.
What’s Working: Trolling crankbaits and crawler harnesses in 10–15 feet of water continues to be effective. Bass anglers are finding success along the dikes and rock structures with spinnerbaits and small jigs.
Best Times: Early mornings before the sun climbs high.
Species: Walleye, wiper, catfish, and smallmouth bass.

Tip: This is a great week to target multiple species — keep a variety of tackle ready and mix it up if the bite slows.

Strawberry Reservoir

Strawberry continues to fish well as cooler nights settle in. Surface temps are dropping, and trout are starting to move higher in the water column.
What’s Working: Troll with pop gear and worms or try spoons and tube jigs near Soldier Creek and the Ladders. Fly anglers are having luck with woolly buggers and leech patterns on slow retrieves.
Best Times: Early morning and late evening when the wind is calm.
Species: Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon.

Pro Tip: Focus on 20–35 feet of water early in the morning before fish move deeper mid-day.

Final Thoughts

Late August is one of the best times to fish Northern Utah — cooler water temps, fewer crowds, and active fish gearing up for fall. Whether you’re chasing trout in the rivers or trolling for walleye at the reservoirs, this week offers a little of everything.

Stop by Angler’s Den in Roy, Utah, for local fishing advice, new tackle, and gear to match current conditions. We’re stocked up on late-summer essentials and always happy to help you get dialed in for your next trip.