Lost Creek Reservoir
lake in Utah
Lost Creek Reservoir is nestled in a scenic canyon near the Wyoming border. It's a peaceful destination where float tubers and shore anglers can target quality trout, often using chironomids and leeches.
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- 01Clear, crisp fall conditions at 57°F with minimal wind.
- 02Subsurface presentations are key due to minimal active hatches.
- 03Kokanee spawning means egg patterns will be highly effective for trout and splake.
- 04Midge pupae, larvae, and Mysis shrimp are consistent, year-round food sources.
- 05Target deeper sections (30-45 feet) and areas with aquatic vegetation for feeding fish.
- 06Employ slow, deliberate retrieves or dead-drifts to entice less active fish in cooling waters.
Past reports week by week
6 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Mysis Shrimp
Mimics abundant freshwater shrimp, a consistent, high-calorie food source for Splake, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout in deep reservoir environments.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
A fall must-have, crucial for targeting opportunistic Splake, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout feeding on Kokanee salmon eggs.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech
Subtle movement of natural squirrel fur in cold water makes this pattern highly effective. It mimics sluggish baitfish and annelids, drawing strikes from larger, lethargic trout and splake.
Buy at AmazonChironomid Pupa
A year-round essential, imitating pervasive midge pupae that all trout species and Kokanee actively feed on subsurface.
Buy at AmazonBalanced Leech
This versatile stillwater streamer imitates leeches, a consistent and substantial prey for predatory Splake, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. Its balanced design ensures a natural, horizontal presentation.
Buy at AmazonScud
Freshwater shrimp are present year-round in Lost Creek Reservoir, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation. Pink or orange Scuds are particularly effective for enticing Kokanee and other trout.
Where to fish and who to ask
Dam Area Access
Popular for shore fishing and launching small craft, especially productive during insect emergences.
Inlet Stream Mouth
Where Lost Creek feeds into the reservoir, a key area for cruising trout.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Trout Bum 2 Fly Shop & Guide Service
Trout Bum 2
Fishwest Fly Shop
Fish Tech Outfitters
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Quick answers
Common questions about Lost Creek Reservoir.
What flies work best on Lost Creek Reservoir?
Our top scored fly patterns for Lost Creek Reservoir right now are Glo Bug (Orange) (90% confidence), Micro Egg (90% confidence), JuJu Chironomid (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Lost Creek Reservoir?
Lost Creek Reservoir holds Splake, Kokanee. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Lost Creek Reservoir?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Lost Creek Reservoir are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Lost Creek Reservoir fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Lost Creek Reservoir each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.