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Berkley PowerBait Trout Dough
Floating scented dough for stocked trout in lakes.
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Utah's most popular trout fishery, known for big Bear Lake cutthroat.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Strawberry Reservoir for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon. The best months overall are May to Sep. In October, rainbow trout is in season, and Parachute Adams, Hare's Ear Nymph and Woolly Bugger are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles (6 fly, 6 bait and tackle); the closest is Sportsman's Warehouse in Heber City, 27 mi away. Provo River is 25 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
May to Sep
In October
Rainbow Trout
Methods
Fly fishing, Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Strawberry Reservoir Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
7 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Parachute Adams #12-20
FlyDry Fly · Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyWoolly Bugger #2-10
FlyStreamer · Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyHare's Ear Nymph #12-18
FlyNymph · Rainbow Trout
Shop This FlyInline Spinner 1/16 to 1/4 oz
LureSpinner · Rainbow Trout
Shop This LureCasting Spoon 1/4 to 1 oz
LureSpoon · Rainbow Trout
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait · Rainbow Trout · Where bait is legal.
Trout Dough Bait Pea size
BaitPrepared Bait · Rainbow Trout · Stocked lakes.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Rainbow Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, weight-forward floating line, 9 ft 4X to 5X leader. Add a sink-tip and 3X for streamers.
Spin / Cast 6 to 7 ft ultralight or light spinning rod, 1000 to 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb mono or fluorocarbon.
Cutthroat Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 wt rod, floating line, 9 ft 4X leader. Big foam dries and hoppers in summer.
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 4 to 6 lb line.
Kokanee Salmon
Spin / Cast Light trolling rod with a soft tip, line-counter reel, 8 to 10 lb line with a small dodger.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Strawberry Reservoir
Fly Rods
Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod
A smooth, moderate-action rod that is forgiving for new casters and protects light tippet.
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Mack's Lure Wedding Ring Spinner
Small spinners tipped with corn or maggots for kokanee and perch.
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Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit
A complete rod, reel, and line outfit that covers most trout water and small-stream bass.
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Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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RIO Gold Fly Line
A trout line that casts dries delicately and turns over nymph rigs.
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Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line
A smooth-shooting, all-around freshwater line.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Strawberry Reservoir
Bait & Tackle
Sportsman's Warehouse - Saratoga Springs, UT
Saratoga Springs, Utah· 44 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Saratoga Springs, UT.
Bait & Tackle
Sportsman's Warehouse
Saratoga Springs, Utah· 44 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Saratoga Springs, UT.
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