Access point

State Park Marinaon Otter Creek Reservoir

Primary access point for boats and float tubes, with good shore fishing nearby.

Otter Creek Reservoir report Directions38.2847°N, 112.1856°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

Water temperatures are cooling

01Water temperatures are cooling, leading to increased fish activity across Otter Creek Reservoir.
02Low water levels persist, requiring anglers to focus on deeper access points and structure.
03Subsurface feeding on midges, Mysis shrimp, and leeches is prevalent.
04Trout are becoming more aggressive as they prepare for colder months, making streamers and egg patterns highly effective.
05Smallmouth Bass activity should also pick up, especially around submerged structure.

What to tie on at State Park Marina

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Woolly Bugger (Olive)

#4#6#8

A versatile, year-round streamer that effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory trout and smallmouth bass in Otter Creek Reservoir during the fall.

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Mysis Shrimp

#14#16#18

A consistent year-round food source for trout in Otter Creek Reservoir, especially effective as water cools in fall.

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Blood Dot Egg

#10#12#14

Fall is a crucial time for trout spawning, and egg patterns are highly effective for opportunistic trout in Otter Creek Reservoir.

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Chironomids are a number one food source in lakes and reservoirs. This pattern effectively mimics the abundant midge pupae that trout will be actively feeding on subsurface in Otter Creek Reservoir as temperatures drop.

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Balanced Leech (Black)

#14#16

Leeches are a staple forage in stillwaters like Otter Creek Reservoir. This pattern mimics sluggish leeches, enticing predatory trout.

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Clouser Minnow (Chartreuse/White)

#4#6#8

A universal baitfish imitation that is highly effective for predatory trout and Smallmouth Bass in the clear waters of Otter Creek Reservoir, especially as they feed on smaller fish.

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Zebra Midge

#18#20#22#24

Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in stillwaters, making this a reliable pattern for trout in Otter Creek Reservoir as fall progresses into colder weather.

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