Chasing Bonneville Whitefish at Bear Lake (December Fishing Report) December fishing in Utah often means cold hands, quiet shorelines, and surprisingly active fish—especially at Bear Lake . On this trip, I headed north to target one of the lake’s most unique species: the Bonneville Whitefish . Unlike many fish that move deep as winter approaches, Bonneville Whitefish begin moving shallow in late fall and early winter to spawn. This makes December one of the best times of year to encounter them from shore or in shallow water. A Unique Fishery at Bear Lake Bear Lake is known for its endemic species, and the Bonneville Whitefish is one of the most underrated. These fish are strong, fast, and often mistaken for something else until they’re right at your feet. When conditions line up, Whitefish can be caught on spinners, spoons, and other small moving baits. On this outing, I hooked into a Whitefish using a spinner . The fish was unfortunately foul-hooked in the fin, and as...

November Fishing Report — Big Trips, Big Rainbows, and the Black Friday Tournament November turned into one of my busiest months of the year. Between work, family, fishing trips, and tournament preparation, the weeks flew by. Even with the tight schedule, I still managed to get out on the water for two great adventures and wrap up the month by hosting the 2025 Utah Black Friday Trout Tournament . Hyrum Reservoir Trip — First Cast Bass & Late Fall Trout Early in November, I met up with my friend Adam Peterson for a quick trip to Hyrum Reservoir . Late fall conditions usually mean slowdowns, but this trip was the opposite. The very first cast of the morning produced a nice bass , thanks to the Sakana Baits Wiggly Tail + Tube combo . From there, we mixed in both trout and bass throughout the day. Watch the short: 👉 @sakanabaits Wiggly Tail + Tube For The Win Watch the full video: 👉 First Cast Magic at Hyrum (Late Fall Bass and Trout) Idaho Trophy Fishing ...