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Fishing
Report for Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Flaming
Gorge July Recreation Report
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Inflow, Content & Release Data
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 Flaming
Gorge Reservoir
All boat ramps are open except Anvil Draw, which is closed due to low
water. There is no ice remaining on the reservoir. Rainbow trout fishing
has been good to excellent. Good areas include Sheep Creek, Antelope
Flats, Linwood Bay, Stateline Bay, Pipeline, and South Buckboard and
near the dam at the Visitors Center. Some recent snowmelt has created
muddy water near the mouths of tributaries, including Sheep Creek and
Cart Creek. Try Power Bait or a worm and marshmallow combination floated
off the bottom, or cast small lures or jigs. Another good method is
fishing a night crawler 3 to 6 feet below a bobber. Boat anglers are
doing well trolling small spoons, crank baits or a popgear/worm combo;
and casting lures or jigs near shoreline areas. Lake trout fishing has
been spotty. Troll flatfish, rapalas or a popgear/minnow combination on
or near the bottom using steel line or a downrigger, or jig over
structure and along drop-offs using large jigs or spoons, perhaps tipped
with a minnow or sucker meat. Long-lining a rapala is also a good winter
technique, both over traditional runs and in shallower bays and
shoreline areas. There are many small and medium-sized lake trout in
Flaming Gorge, so please harvest a few. Utah Wildlife Resources and the
Wyoming Game and Fish Department have initiated a creel survey, which
includes angler counts using aircraft. These UDWR planes might be
observed flying as low as several hundred feet over the reservoir
through 2003.
Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam
Flows are 800 cfs with no fluctuations. Fishing has been good, although
Blue Wing Olive hatches haven’t been as prominent with the recent hot,
windy weather. Good dry patterns include Adams, BWO or Griffith’s
Gnat, size 16-20. For nymph fishing, try simple or beadhead midge, size
20-24. RS-II, WD-40 or pheasant tails, size 16-20; olive, orange, tan or
pink scuds, size 10-14. San Juan Worms or Glo Bugs. A popular technique
is dropping a midge or baetis nymph behind a larger attractor pattern.
For streamer fishing, try brown, tan or olive wooly buggers, size 2-6,
and light-colored minnow imitations. Spin anglers should try small
rapalas; spinners; black, brown or olive marabou jigs; and tube jigs.
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Flaming
Gorge July Recreation Report:
FLAMING
GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
OCTOBER– 2003 UPDATE
(435) 784-3445
http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley
FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA USE FEE PASSES ARE REQUIRED IN
MOST AREAS
Golden Age, Golden Eagle, or Golden Access Passport Holders are not
required to purchase a Flaming Gorge Use Pass while recreating in the
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. People with one of the passports
will need to display the Passport on the dash of their vehicle so it is
visible. Contact Forest Service Offices for more information. A Flaming
Gorge Use Pass is required at Spillway and Little Hole Boat Ramps.
Passes can be obtained from fee tubes located at Little Hole, Cedar
Springs, Spillway, Lucerne, Manila Office, Sheep Creek Bay, Sunny Cove,
Mustang Ridge, Firehole, Greendale Rest Area, Buckboard, Highway #414 at
Stateline, Highway #530 (close to Green River), and one tube on each end
of Highway #191. Recreation passes will be available at the fee tubes
during the winter months.
FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR AND GREEN RIVER:
Full reservoir is 6,040 feet. Current elevation is 6,010 feet. River
releases are approximately 800 cfs. For current information on lake
elevation and river flow call 1-800-752-8525 or on the Web at: http://www.uc.usbr.gov/wrg/crsp/crsp_40_fgd.txt
USE CAUTION ON THE RIVER. LIFE JACKETS ARE REQUIRED.
CAMPGROUNDS: Most of the campgrounds are closed on the west side
of the reservoir with the exception of Lucerne, Carmel, Willows, and
Mann’s. They will close approximately October 20th. Sheep Creek Bay is
open all winter at half price after maintenance is stopped. Dripping
Springs, east side of reservoir, will be open all winter and at half
price after maintenance is stopped. If you have questions, please call
the Manila Forest Service Office for information. (435) 784-3445.
Remember: While in developed campgrounds NO Flaming Gorge Use Pass is
required.
For campground reservations call toll free 1-877-444-6777 (TDD 1-877
833-6777) seven days 8:00 am to midnight EST.
Web:www.ReserveUSA.com .
FIREWOOD – PREPARE FOR WINTER MONTHS NOW. PERMITS REMAIN ON SALE AT
THE FOREST SERVICE OFFICES IN GREEN RIVER AND MANILA. MINIMUM OF 4 CORDS
FOR $25.00. MAXIMUM IS 10 CORDS.
VISITOR CENTERS – NEW HOURS
Flaming Gorge Dam: 9 AM – 5:00 PM - Daily; INTERPRETIVE TOURS; (435)
885-3135
Red Canyon Visitor Center: Closed for the season (435) 889-3713
Green River, WY: Mon - Fri; 8 AM - 4:30 PM (307) 875-2871
NRA Office, Manila, UT: Mon - Fri; 8 AM – 4:30 PM (435) 784-3445
Dinosaur National Monument Quarry: 8 AM – 4:30 PM; Daily (435)
781-7700
Northeastern Utah Visitor Center: 9 AM – 5:00 PM; Daily - (435)
789-7894
SHEEP CREEK CAVE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
HISTORIC SITES: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
SERVICES: Some restaurants, lodging, convenient stores, vehicle
repair shops, outfitter guide services and marinas in or near Manila and
Dutch John are available. However, due to winter months and the closure
of some facilities, it is best to contact the Visitor Centers noted
above for current information.
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