Splake trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout stocking has been completed for the winter. Road access at Lost Creek will vary depending on the time of year and the frequency of snow storms. Utah State Park crews will do some winter maintenance to provide access to the boat ramp parking area, but inclement weather may still limit access. Otherwise, anglers should be able to access the dam area parking and restroom site on the northeast side of the reservoir. Early and late season ice anglers should be able to access the main boat ramp area on the south arm of the reservoir, where there are ample fishing opportunities for rainbow trout near shoreline structure in 10– 40 feet of water. If you’re fishing for rainbows, try pink, blue or white ice flies and jigs. For tiger trout, splake trout and cutthroat trout, locate deeper structures in 20–65 feet of water. To target these larger, predatory trout, try vertically jigging lures tipped with sucker meat. If you aren’t catching fish, keep moving to various types of deepwater habitat to locate the fish. Some larger fish will cruise shoreline habitat in 50–60 feet of water. Moving to get ahead of cruising fish could lead to better catch rates at this waterbody. Shallow water (less than 10 feet deep) can sometimes be productive for large cutthroat trout and tiger trout. When fishing shallow water, success will increase greatly if you can stay quiet, which minimizes the noise fish can detect below the ice.

Visit the Lost Creek Reservoir State Park website for conditions and amenities. Special fishing regulations are in place at this waterbody, so check the current Utah Fishing Guidebook before heading out of cell service. Don’t forget to bring a tape measure if you plan to harvest any fish! Anglers are encouraged to review the Utah State Parks ice safety guide.