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Hyrum Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 25, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Hyrum Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are transitioning from winter locations to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but remaining somewhat suspended Fish are utilizing shallow woody cover (laydowns) as warming areas and ambush points for feeding on bluegill	Laydowns and woody cover in shallow protected areas Secondary points leading into spawning coves Vegetation edges in 5-10 foot depth range	Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near laydowns Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around cover Spinnerbaits on windy days along points	Bluegill Perch Minnows	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Largemouth bass are moving shallow (2-8 feet) to spawn, with males creating and guarding nests while females stage nearby in slightly deeper water Fish are becoming increasingly aggressive as they protect nesting sites, particularly responsive to sight-feeding with the moderate water clarity	Protected shallow bays with submerged vegetation and brush piles for spawning Laydowns and woody cover in 2-8 feet of water Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats	Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around visible beds and spawning areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible cover and bed areas Wacky Rigs for sluggish pre-spawn fish and those staging near beds	Bluegill gathering in the same spawning areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are primarily relating to the first break line near spawning flats, using submerged vegetation and brush piles as recovery zones	Vegetation edges adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in 8-15 foot depth range Brush piles positioned on the first drop-off from spawning areas Secondary points with submerged vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Worming) dragged through brush piles Spinnerbaits worked along transition areas	Bluegill gathering near vegetation edges Perch schools moving along break lines Crawfish active in brush pile areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Bass are holding along vegetation edges and bottom structure, requiring slow presentations as indicated by recent fishing reports Fish are showing preference for bottom-oriented feeding patterns, striking baits on the fall or when slowly dragged	Edges of submerged vegetation where recent tournament success was found Deeper humps with good bottom contact opportunities Deeper structure near shoreline points, utilizing the 1.86 shoreline development index	Texas Rigs (Worming) with slow bottom dragging presentation Wacky Rigs worked slowly on the fall Drop Shot along deeper structure edges	Crawfish, as specifically mentioned in recent fishing reports Perch and bluegill holding in the vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Hyrum Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Actively chasing baitfish along ledges and structural elements, showing aggressive feeding behavior as they build energy reserves for winter Moving between shallow and mid-depth zones following baitfish schools, with increased activity during low-light periods	Ledges adjacent to deeper water, especially those with quick depth transitions Vegetation edges near depth changes where baitfish schools congregate Points and irregular shoreline features that intercept baitfish movement	Spinnerbaits with fast retrieves parallel to ledges and structure edges Lipless Crankbaits worked through transitional depths Bladed Jigs around vegetation edges	Minnows schooling along structure edges Perch relating to vegetation edges Bluegill in remaining vegetation patches	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	38-45	Bass are schooling near deeper brush piles, following perch for feeding opportunities Fish are typically less active but will feed during warming trends, especially during mid-day periods	Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot range Secondary points near deep water access Channel swings with adjacent cover	Bladed Jigs worked slowly through brush piles Drop Shot with small profile baits Football Jigs dragged along bottom near structure	Perch Small Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Hyrum Reservoir

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns and woody cover in shallow protected areas	Secondary points leading into spawning coves
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with submerged vegetation and brush piles for spawning	Laydowns and woody cover in 2-8 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vegetation edges adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in 8-15 foot depth range	Brush piles positioned on the first drop-off from spawning areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Edges of submerged vegetation where recent tournament success was found	Deeper humps with good bottom contact opportunities
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Ledges adjacent to deeper water, especially those with quick depth transitions	Vegetation edges near depth changes where baitfish schools congregate
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot range	Secondary points near deep water access

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Perch
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in the same spawning areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering near vegetation edges	Perch schools moving along break lines
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish, as specifically mentioned in recent fishing reports	Perch and bluegill holding in the vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Minnows schooling along structure edges	Perch relating to vegetation edges
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Perch	Small Bluegill

Bait Colors by Season for Hyrum Reservoir

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

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