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Cat kit: 2/0 circle hooks + liver after dark.
Why Fish Here
Emery County is trout country, so a genuinely warm reservoir holding bass, bluegill and channel catfish is the odd one out, and that is exactly why it is useful in July when the mountain lakes go slow. The state park calls it out for waterskiing as much as fishing, so expect boat wake in the afternoon and plan your session for early or late. Kids do well here even when the fish do not, because the crawdad hunting along the rocks is reliable.
How To Fish It
Best rigs: Bobber + worm; liver on bottom for cats
Bait and lures: Worms, liver, hot dogs
Best time: Evening. Season: April-October
Local tip: Warm-water oasis in trout country.
Species Playbook
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.
Channel Catfish
Rig: Carolina/sliding-sinker rig on bottom, circle hook
Bait: Nightcrawlers, chicken liver, hot dogs, stink bait, carp meat
When: Evening into night; hot summer nights are best
Utah Lake is a catfish factory - 30-fish nights happen.
Getting There + Nearby
Nearby adventures: Huntington State Park (State Park, 0 mi) · Forks of Huntington Campground (Camping, 14 mi) · Joes Valley Reservoir (Fishing, 19 mi) · Joes Valley Campground (Camping, 19 mi)
Quick Answers
- What fish are in Huntington State Park Res.?
- Largemouth Bass, Bluegill & Sunfish, Channel Catfish.
- What is the best bait at Huntington State Park Res.?
- Worms, liver, hot dogs
- When is the best time to fish Huntington State Park Res.?
- Evening. Season: April-October.
- Why fish Huntington State Park Res.?
- This is the reservoir you pick when you want bass and catfish instead of another stocked rainbow, and it fishes best on summer evenings once the ski boats come off the water. The park closes at 5 p.m. through winter, so cold-weather trips have to be short. Crawdads are fair game too.