South Shore Accesson Fish Creek Reservoir
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Fish Creek Reservoir
- 01Crisp fall conditions with clear skies and 47°F temperatures.
- 02Midges, Mysis shrimp, and leeches are primary subsurface food sources as trout prepare for winter.
- 03Intermittent hatches of Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) possible on warmer, overcast afternoons.
- 04Trout are transitioning to deeper water along drop-offs, submerged structure, and weed lines.
- 05A slow, deliberate retrieve for subsurface flies is key, mimicking lethargic prey in cooling waters.
What to tie on at South Shore Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent year-round food source in reservoirs; fishing this pattern dead drift near the bottom is highly effective for subsurface feeders.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)
Fall BWO hatches can occur on overcast days, offering selective dry fly opportunities for rising trout.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive trout, especially as water temperatures cool.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in colder water, enticing larger, lethargic trout.
Blood Dot Egg
Trout key in on eggs during the fall spawning season, making this a crucial pattern.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in stillwaters year-round, especially as colder weather sets in.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is a significant fall hatch that can bring aggressive takes to the surface on warmer, calmer days.
Buy at AmazonUtah season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.