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Logan River 1st-3rd Dams

Community Water · Northern Utah · All year
Logan River 1st-3rd Dams
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Conditions Right Now

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Your Loadout

HEAD
Ball cap + sunscreen
shade for sighting bobbers
EYES
Polarized glasses
spot cruising fish
TORSO
Tee + light hoodie
mornings are cool
FEET
Sneakers
easy bank access
angler loadout
ROD
6'6" light spinning
any starter combo
LINE
6 lb mono · 18" leader
forgiving and cheap
TOOLS
Pliers + small net
wet hands before release
★ ALWAYS EQUIPPED
Utah fishing license
wildlife.utah.gov · kids under 12 free

Tackle + Bait Slots

HOOK
#8 baitholder
snelled OK
WEIGHT
BB split shot ×2
12" above hook
SWIVEL
#7 barrel
for slip rigs
FLOAT
1" red-white bobber
set 2-3 ft
BAIT
Worms
see full bait list below

How To Fish It

Best rigs: Bobber + worm at the dams; spinners between them

Bait and lures: Worms, PowerBait, spinners

Best time: Evenings. Season: All year

Local tip: Second Dam has docks and constant stocking - Logan's family go-to.

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.

Brown Trout

Rig: Fly: sow bug/zebra midge under indicator; Spin: single-hook Rapala or spinner

Bait: Flies (sow bugs, streamers), Rapalas, worms after rain

When: Dawn, dusk, and overcast days; fall (spawn season) fires them up

Wary and smart. Downsize line to 4 lb fluoro on clear days.

Getting There + Nearby

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Nearby adventures: Logan River (Fishing, 1 mi) · Wind Caves (Hike, 4 mi) · Guinavah-Malibu Campground (Camping, 5 mi) · Benson Marina (Cutler) (Fishing, 9 mi)

Quick Answers

What fish are in Logan River 1st-3rd Dams?
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout.
What is the best bait at Logan River 1st-3rd Dams?
Worms, PowerBait, spinners
When is the best time to fish Logan River 1st-3rd Dams?
Evenings. Season: All year.
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