Fishing Report September 8th - 14th, 2025

Northern Utah Fishing Report | September 8–14, 2025

Cooler mornings are starting to take hold across Northern Utah, and with that comes some of the best late-summer fishing of the year. Water temps are finally dropping into that ideal range for trout, and the warmwater species are still active before the fall slowdown. Here’s what’s happening this week on our favorite local waters.

Weber River (Morgan Area)

The Weber is in great shape right now. Flows are steady, clarity is good, and trout are responding to cooler water temperatures.
Flows & Conditions: Water is clear with flows around 250 CFS. Mornings are crisp, and aquatic insect activity is steady through midday.
What’s Working: Small pheasant tail nymphs, hare’s ears, and midges under an indicator continue to produce. On warmer afternoons, look for trout rising to small BWOs or caddis along the seams. Spin anglers can find success with gold Panther Martins and small silver spinners.
Times to Go: Late morning through early afternoon has been the most consistent window.
Species: Brown trout and rainbow trout.

Pro Tip: Fish are sitting in slightly deeper pockets mid-day. Keep your drifts slow and natural.

Ogden River (South Fork)

The South Fork remains a solid option for those wanting to stay close to home. Cooler air temps have improved the bite through the canyon.
Flows & Conditions: Clear water and comfortable flows. Slightly stained in the lower sections after light afternoon rain.
What’s Working: Nymphing remains the go-to method, with zebra midges, soft hackles, and small stonefly patterns working well. Evening caddis hatches are still active, so don’t skip the dry-fly box.
Times to Go: Mid-morning until sunset. Evenings have been excellent for topwater action.
Species: Browns, rainbows, and an occasional cutthroat.

Shop Tip: Swing a soft hackle through slower runs near dusk — it’s been a sleeper pattern lately.

Pineview Reservoir

Warmwater action is steady at Pineview. The reservoir is in late-summer form, and both bass and tiger muskie are still active.
Flows & Conditions: Water clarity ranges from stained to clear depending on wind direction. Temps are holding in the low 70s.
What’s Working: For bass, try drop-shot rigs with soft plastics along rocky edges and docks. Tiger muskie anglers are moving fish on large swimbaits and spinnerbaits in the early morning.
Times to Go: Dawn to mid-morning or late evening before sunset.
Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tiger muskie, and crappie.

Pro Tip: Early mornings are your best shot at muskie — cover water and mix up retrieves for reaction bites.

Willard Bay

Willard is starting to transition toward fall, but the bite is still holding steady for walleye and wipers.
Flows & Conditions: Slightly stained water with temperatures in the upper 60s.
What’s Working: Trolling crankbaits or running crawler harnesses 10–15 feet down remains effective. Shore anglers are finding catfish and wiper action near the north marina on worms and cut bait.
Times to Go: First light is still the best window for active walleye.
Species: Walleye, wiper, catfish, and crappie.

Shop Tip: Try varying your trolling speed — a subtle change can trigger more bites this time of year.

Final Thoughts

Fishing across Northern Utah is excellent right now, with stable conditions and cooling temps helping both trout and warmwater species stay active. The Weber and Ogden Rivers are prime for fly fishing, while Pineview and Willard continue to produce solid multi-species action.

Stop by Angler’s Den in Roy, Utah for the latest gear, local updates, and recommendations tailored to current water conditions. Our team can help you find the right flies, tackle, and bait to make the most of this great late-summer stretch.