Registration is Now Open for the 3rd Annual Cache Cats Tournament – Three Years Strong! Registration is officially open for the 3rd Annual Cache Cats Tournament , taking place August 14–15, 2026 on the Bear River and Cutler Reservoir system in Northern Utah. Now entering its third year, Cache Cats continues to bring together anglers of all ages for a fun, family-friendly weekend of catfishing competition. Tournament Format Anglers will compete for the longest combined length of 3 Channel Catfish and 3 Bullhead . FishDonkey will automatically cull your smallest fish. If a tie occurs, the largest Carp will be used as the tiebreaker. Entry Fees Adult Division: $30 Youth Division: $15 Cash Payouts The Cache Cats Tournament features guaranteed minimum payouts that grow with participation. Adult Division 1st Place – $50 minimum, grows to 30% of the prize pool 2nd Place – $40 minimum, grows to 20% 3rd Place – $30 minimum, grows to 10% Youth Division ...

Late Spring Fishing Adventures Across Northern Utah Late spring is one of my favorite times to fish in Utah. The lakes and rivers are coming alive, every trip offers something different, and it's the perfect time to get outdoors with family and friends. Over the past several weeks, I've had the opportunity to fish a variety of waters across Northern Utah, with each trip adding another memorable story. One of my first outings took me to the Blacksmith Fork River in search of brown trout. The Blacksmith Fork has a well-known overpopulation of smaller brown trout, and Utah's regulations encourage anglers to harvest some fish to improve the overall fishery. The trout were feeding well, and after a successful morning I brought a couple home for dinner. It was a rewarding reminder that responsible harvest can play an important role in fisheries management while also putting fresh food on the table. Utah's Free Fishing Day brought one of my favorite memories of the...