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Willard Bay Reservoir Fishing Report

October 12, 2026 Fishing: Fair to Good Loading live data…

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Fishing Report

Not much new on the numbers at Willard. The park still has it at about 49 percent and the ramps are launch at your own risk. Last reading on water temp was 61 degrees. What did change is the weather. This week starts wet and cooler, and that usually keeps the wipers and walleye moving.

Wipers will be on the shad early and late, so watch for birds and busting fish. Walleye are a low light deal along the dike and channel edges. The park still has an algae advisory on the pond, not the main bay.

Hot Species

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Wiper

A powerful hybrid of striped bass and white bass known for explosive strikes and strong runs. Wiper often chase schools of baitfish in open water and near windblown points.

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.

Channel Catfish

A bottom-oriented predator found in Utah’s warmer lakes and reservoirs. Channel catfish are commonly targeted near channels, rocky structure and shallow flats after dark.

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.

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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