Fun facts for fishing first-timers

The Provo River in Midway, UT., prime for the pickin'. Photo: Brandon Green

PARK CITY, Utah – Whatever waterway one wants, awaits. Opportunities abound year-round for dipping a toe in the waters of the sport of fishing near Park City. Seasoned anglers have their secret stashes but if you’re looking for basics, the following is a fount of knowledge.

The rivers and the reservoirs, the catch and the throw, the process and the plan, the license and the law, the pros and the proclamation:

The Rivers:

• The Provo
• The Weber

The Reservoirs: 

• Smith and Morehouse
• Jordanelle
• Rockport
• Deer Creek
• Echo

Other:

• Deer Valley Ponds
• Uintah Mountains streams and lakes

The Catch:

• Bigmouth and smallmouth bass
• Varieties of trout including brook and rainbow
• Walleye

The Throw:

• Spinning rods with bait, worms or lures
• Fly rods with flies

The Process:

• Walking the banks
• Wading in the water

The Plan:

• Launching canoes
• Launching aluminum skiffs
• Launching inflatable pontoons

The Licence:

• State of Utah fishing license required

The Law:

• Catch and keep 
• Catch and release

The Pros:

• Jans Mountain Outfitters
• Trout Bum 2
• Walmart
• Sportsman’s Warehouse

The Proclamation:

• Utah Fishing Guidebook