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Brook Trout

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Brook Trout
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How To Catch Them

Where: Uinta lakes, Boulder Mountain, high beaver ponds

Go-to rig: Ultralight spinner or bubble-and-fly rig

Best bait and lures: Small spinners, worms, ants/attractor dry flies

Best time: All day at altitude; evenings best in summer

Aggressive and gorgeous. Boulder Mountain grows Utah's biggest brookies.

Where To Catch Them (6 waters)

Navajo Lake · Kolob Reservoir · Boulder Mountain Lakes · Moon Lake · Mirror Lake (Uintas) · Uinta Backcountry Lakes

Quick Answers

How do you catch Brook Trout in Utah?
Go-to rig: Ultralight spinner or bubble-and-fly rig Best bait: Small spinners, worms, ants/attractor dry flies
Where can I catch Brook Trout in Utah?
Navajo Lake, Kolob Reservoir, Boulder Mountain Lakes, Moon Lake, Mirror Lake (Uintas), Uinta Backcountry Lakes.
When do Brook Trout bite best?
All day at altitude; evenings best in summer
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