Conditions Right Now
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How To Fish It
Best rigs: Bobber + worm; Senkos for bass in the reeds
Bait and lures: Worms, PowerBait, plastics
Best time: Evenings. Season: All year
Local tip: Spring-fed ponds near Mona with a rope swing - an old-school Utah summer stop.
Species Playbook
Rainbow Trout
Rig: Slip-bobber or sliding sinker rig, 4 lb line, size 8-10 baitholder hook
Bait: PowerBait (rainbow/garlic), nightcrawler, small spinners (Panther Martin, Jake's)
When: Early morning & last 2 hours before dark
Utah's #1 fish. If a pond got stocked this week, cast anything shiny. Perfect first fish for kids.
Largemouth Bass
Rig: Texas-rigged worm near weeds; wacky rig Senko
Bait: Senkos, jigs, frogs over pads, topwater at dawn
When: Dawn topwater, evenings; pre-spawn (April-May) is prime
Look for submerged brush, tules, and shade lines.
Bluegill & Sunfish
Rig: Worm under a small bobber, size 10 hook - that's it
Bait: Worms, mealworms, tiny jigs
When: All day long, all summer
THE kid fish. Pelican Lake grows bluegill the size of dinner plates.
Getting There + Nearby
Nearby adventures: Spring Lake (Payson) (Fishing, 7 mi) · Payson City Ponds (Memorial Park) (Fishing, 9 mi) · Payson Lakes Campground (Camping, 10 mi) · Salem Pond (Fishing, 11 mi)
Quick Answers
- What fish are in Burraston Ponds?
- Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill & Sunfish.
- What is the best bait at Burraston Ponds?
- Worms, PowerBait, plastics
- When is the best time to fish Burraston Ponds?
- Evenings. Season: All year.