For anglers in the Salt Lake City area today, October 26, 2024, here’s what you can expect:

First off, since Salt Lake City is not a coastal area, there are no tidal reports to consider. The weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with a high of around 68 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 48 degrees. Sunrise is at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 6:54 PM.

Fish activity has been moderate, especially during the early morning and late evening hours when the water is cooler. Yesterday, anglers reported good catches of rainbow trout, tiger trout, and channel catfish from local lakes and reservoirs.

At Cove Pond, several batches of rainbow trout and tiger trout were recently stocked. The latest stocking included 750 rainbow trout on September 10 and 256 tiger trout on June 4. For targeting trout, using small jigs, spinners, or bait like powerbait and nightcrawlers has been effective. Tiger trout have been biting well on lures such as small spoons and flies.

Channel catfish are also active, biting well on nightcrawlers and chicken livers. At Bountiful Pond in Davis County and Highland Glen Park Pond, anglers have caught a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout and channel catfish, using similar baits.

Two hot spots in the area are Bountiful Pond and Jordanelle Reservoir. Jordanelle Reservoir has seen reports of white bass and trout being caught, especially with the recent regulation change allowing white bass to be released alive.

For the best results, focus on using small midges, particularly in sizes 22-26, which have been consistent in the Middle and Lower Provo Rivers. Additionally, prospecting with streamers can move some good quality fish, especially during the cooler mornings and evenings of fall.

Overall, with the cooler temperatures activating the fish, today promises to be a great day to hit the water in the Salt Lake City area.