Fishing Report September 1st through 7th 2025

Northern Utah Fishing Report | September 1–7, 2025

September is here, and the shift toward cooler nights and shorter days is starting to wake up the fall bite across Northern Utah. Water temps are slowly dropping, making this one of the best times of year to get on the water. Here’s what’s happening this week on some of our favorite local fisheries.

Strawberry Reservoir

The transition into fall has started at Strawberry, and anglers are seeing more consistent trout action. Cooler mornings have fish cruising higher in the water column, especially early in the day.
Flows & Conditions: Clear water with surface temps in the high 60s. Light winds in the morning and calm evenings make for ideal fishing windows.
What’s Working: Troll pop gear with worms or run small spoons and tube jigs along the 20–35 ft depth range. Fly anglers are finding success stripping leech and woolly bugger patterns slowly.
Times to Go: Early morning or right before sunset. Midday slows down as fish move deeper.
Species: Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon.

Pro Tip: Early September is prime time for larger cutthroats — try deeper channels near Soldier Creek.

Echo Reservoir

Echo continues to fish well for both trout and bass as the weather cools slightly. Water levels are stable, and clarity remains good.
Flows & Conditions: Warm surface temps in the low 70s; water color clear to slightly stained.
What’s Working: For trout, trolling small crankbaits or PowerBait near the dam has been steady. Bass anglers should work rocky points and submerged cover with spinnerbaits, tube jigs, or soft plastics.
Times to Go: Mornings and evenings are best as fish move shallow to feed.
Species: Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch.

Shop Tip: Try downsizing your tackle this week — smaller baits are matching the late-summer forage perfectly.

Logan River

Flows are low and clear, offering classic late-summer sight-fishing opportunities. With water temps cooling, trout are feeding more aggressively mid-day.
Flows & Conditions: Clear water throughout the canyon, with light algae growth in slower sections.
What’s Working: Dry-dropper rigs with small caddis or BWO patterns are producing well. Subsurface, try zebra midges or small pheasant tails. Spin anglers are catching fish on small silver spinners.
Times to Go: Mid-morning to early afternoon when insect activity peaks.
Species: Brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout.

Pro Tip: Approach quietly — clear water and low flows make trout wary. Short casts and light tippet go a long way.

Ogden River (South Fork)

The South Fork continues to fish steady heading into September. The cool canyon air has made for comfortable days and consistent action.
Flows & Conditions: Stable and clear, ideal late-summer flows.
What’s Working: Nymphing remains the go-to method — small hare’s ears, copper johns, and zebra midges are solid choices. Evening caddis hatches are still happening, providing great dry-fly opportunities.
Times to Go: Late morning through sunset. The evening dry-fly window can be excellent on calm days.
Species: Brown trout, rainbow trout, and the occasional cutthroat.

Shop Tip: Try fishing pocket water and deeper seams where trout are holding in the cooler current.

Final Thoughts

As we move into September, fishing conditions across Northern Utah are shaping up for a strong fall season. The rivers are clear, the lakes are cooling, and the fish are feeding. Whether you’re nymphing on the Logan, trolling at Strawberry, or chasing bass at Echo, this is a great week to be out.

Stop by Angler’s Den in Roy, Utah for local advice, updated reports, and the gear you’ll need to match current patterns. Our team’s on the water weekly and can help you fine-tune your setup for wherever you’re headed next.