Welcome to High Country Fly Fishers.
Our fly fishing club is a conservation-oriented Trout Unlimited chapter located in beautiful Park City, Utah and covering all of Summit and Wasatch counties. Our activities include teaching fly fishing and fly tying, conservation projects in support of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the Trout-in-the-Classroom program at local schools and lots of great fishing trips. We meet once a month and feature fishing guides, fly tyers and fisheries biologists from all over the Western states as speakers. Check the Calendar page for the exact dates. Old friends and new members are always welcome, so drop by for good conversation, interesting programs and fish tales.
May Meeting
Wed, May 1, 6pm – 9pm
St. Mary’s Church
1505 White Pine Cyn Rd, Park City, UT 84060 (map)
BYOB
May Fly Fishing Clinic – Evenings of May 14th, 15th & 16th
Discover the art of fly fishing in just three days! Our clinic offers personalized instruction with limited spaces to ensure individualized attention. Evening 1 covers tackle, entomology, and more, with an exclusive opportunity to purchase discounted gear. Evening 2 focuses on casting techniques at Deer Valley ponds, and Evening 3 takes you fishing at scenic local rivers or lakes. For just $95, including annual HCFF membership, join us for an unforgettable experience. Reserve your spot now!
Upcoming Fishouts
Otter Creek Rainbow
Otter Creek/Sevier River Fishout
When: Apr 24 – 28, 2024
Where:Otter Creek State Park, 22 UT-22, Antimony, UT 84712, USA (map)
Description
Otter Creek Reservoir is a beautiful fishing destination at an elevation of 6,372′. It is an easy 3.5-hour drive from Park City with no mountain passes to cross, and it is known for its abundance of healthy rainbow trout.
The nearby East Fork of the Sevier River provides excellent fishing as well. The Kingston Canyon section below Otter Creek Reservoir (another great fishing destination) is a fine tailwater fishery.
Here is a video from KSL Outdoors: YouTube, KSL Outdoors.
Year-round fishing and boating on the 3,120-acre reservoir are the park’s featured activities, along with convenient access to three ATV trails, including the popular Paiute ATV Trail. During the spring and fall, many types of birds pass through Otter Creek on their journey along the Pacific Migratory Bird Flyway.
Facilities:
The Otter Creek State Park Campground is located on the southern end of the reservoir along the shoreline. RV hookups are available. They do not take reservations until May, so it is walk-up only.
Nearby Attractions:
Motorboats are allowed on the lake, but, as you know, most of our crew fish from motorized kickboats. Fishing from shore is excellent in many parts of the lake, including near the campground. Trolling and stripping streamers, and indicator fishing with chironomids are the recommended methods.
We will host a potluck dinner at least once during the trip.
Sign up on the HCFF website. There is no cost for the trip.
For more information, contact Eric Luna at eluna@bonairfinancial.com.
Starvation Reservoir/Strawberry River: May 22-26th, here is your chance to catch a walleye or smallmouth bass, along with large numbers of trout. The Duchesne and Strawberry Rivers offer challenging opportunities to catch large trout.
Panguitch Lake: June 19-23rd, home to brown, rainbow, and tiger trout in abundance. River opportunities include Panquitch Creek, the Sevier, and many others.
Alpine, WY: July 18-22nd, fish the Greys, Salt, or South Fork of the Snake. Opportunities abound.
Dutch John/Green River: Aug 14-19th, this outing is still tentative, depending on member enthusiasm. The Green River is as blue ribbon as they come, and Flaming Gorge Reservoir offers a diverse mix, including Lake and Rainbow trout, and some lunker carp.
Strawberry Reservoir and River: Sep 8-13th, best known for its large and numerous cutthroat trout, along with occasional rainbows. The Strawberry River and Current Creek are close to our camp.
Island Park: Oct 3-8th, fishing opportunities in the Island Park area include the Henry’s Fork, Madison, Firehole, and Warm Rivers; Henry’s, Sheridan, Hebgen, and Quake Lakes; and numerous creeks and streams.
Our experienced anglers will be available to help direct you to fishing best suited to you.
Check our Calendar for details, and sign up on our Activity Sign Up Page.
As always, thank you for your support.