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Deer Creek Reservoir Fishing Report

October 23, 2026 Fishing: Good Loading live data…

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Fishing Report

Deer Creek is fishing well for rainbows. Trollers this week reported steady action on 15 to 18 inch fish, with a few bigger. The release into the Lower Provo is about 154 CFS. The park page is still from late September, about 48 percent, and DEQ's algae warning is still up, so stay out of scummy water.

The bows have been anywhere from 5 to 35 feet down. One boat did best around 10 feet at 1.4 to 1.8 mph on dodgers with pink or purple squids, and another said green was the color. Surface temp was about 58 on the 19th. Walleye were slow, and someone picked up a crappie in 30 feet.

Hot Species

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Rainbow Trout

A widely stocked and naturally reproducing trout known for aggressive feeding, strong runs and its distinctive pink lateral stripe.

Brown Trout

A wary, aggressive trout recognized by its golden-brown body and dark spots. Larger browns often feed heavily on baitfish and are most active in low light.

Smallmouth Bass

A hard-fighting warm-water predator commonly found around rocky shorelines, points and drop-offs. Smallmouth readily strike soft plastics, crankbaits and streamers.

Largemouth Bass

An ambush predator commonly found near vegetation, submerged wood and protected shoreline cover. Largemouth readily strike soft plastics, jigs and reaction baits.

Walleye

A low-light predator commonly found near rocky points, drop-offs and deeper structure. Walleye are often targeted with jigs, crankbaits and slowly trolled presentations.

Yellow Perch

A schooling fish recognized by its yellow body and dark vertical bars. Yellow perch feed around vegetation and bottom structure and readily take small jigs and bait.

Black Crappie

A schooling panfish commonly found around submerged trees, docks and vegetation. Crappie readily strike small jigs, soft plastics and suspended presentations.

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