Willard Bay Reservoir Fishing Report

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Fishing Report

Willard Bay is low and very warm, with water around 81 degrees and the reservoir near 49 percent full. Ramps remain open at your own risk. The bay has no current algae concern, but the separate Willard Peak Pond is under an advisory.

Boat anglers looking for wiper or walleye should cover open water and channel edges until they locate bait. Early morning is the best starting window before the heat and afternoon wind increase.

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.