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• Minersville Reservoir and Beaver River

  • Start
    20 Mar 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    21 Mar 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaver, Utah
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Minersville Res. and Beaver River

  Leader is Kim Schroeder

  We will be fishing Minersville Reservoir just a short drive west of Beaver, Utah and/or the Beaver River.

  Target Species: Rainbow and brown trout.

  Drive time: 3 hrs., 209 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Moderate to easy.  4 wt.  8.5' or 9' rod works well for the river, as do Tenkara rods.  Five or 6 wt. rods are better for the reservoir and for throwing streamers and other heavy rigs.  In the river last year nymphs and small dries worked.  Suspect balanced leaches and chironomid patterns to work in reservoir, together with streamer leaches.

  Access: Paved road to most access points, with small amount of dirt road to access riverbank and reservoir in some areas.  Lots of pull-outs and parking spots along both the river and the reservoir.

  Accommodations:  Lots of motels in Beaver which are very close to accessing both the reservoir and the river.  There are also a number of campgrounds in and around Beaver.  Most, if not all, campgrounds in the mountains along the Beaver River and lakes west of Beaver will not be open yet.

  Weather: 5,900'. The town of Beaver is relatively high, so expect cooler temperatures than SLC, especially if fishing the Beaver River west of town.

  Terrian: Normal public access along river and reservoir.

  Wading difficulty: Easy in reservoir but locally muddy bottom especially near the main campground on the southeast end of the reservoir.  Wading is relatively easy along the Beaver River, though silty banks and river bottom is common, together with local brushy spots and fallen timber.  May be snowing along banks of river in the canyon.

  License:  Utah Fishing license is all that is required.

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• Fly Tying With Friends

  • When
    26 Mar 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Whitmore Library, downstairs

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  Fly Tying with Friends

  
  

  
  

  Come join us at the Whitmore Library, 2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights. We typically meet downstairs in one of the meeting rooms. Easy to find.

  Bring your tying stuff, or come and watch, swap stories, and learn a thing or two.

  This is not a tying class. More like tying fun things with fellow tiers. But if you are new to tying, this is a good place to get great info about getting started. More experience in the room than the law allows.... if there is such a law.

  
  

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• Oneida Narrows (Bear River)

  • When
    28 Mar 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    North of Preston, ID
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  FULL! - Oneida Narrows (Bear River)  ***Please contact Trip Leader if you are interested but not signed up to be waitlisted.  Due to limited space, you can only be added if someone drops out.

  Leader is Lynn Vars

  We will be fishing the Bear River below the Oneida Narrows dam.  This is a beautifully scenic spot with a chance to catch a trout or smallmouth bass and even bath in a local hot spring.  Those willing to camp riverside could make this an overnight trip.

  
  

  4 things for successful fly fishing;

  1.) keep your fly in the water

  2.) believe in every cast

  3.) don't leave fish to find fish

  4.) "deserve has nothing to do with it."

        Clint Eastwood

  Target Species: Rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass, walleye immediately below the dam.

  Drive time: 2.5 hrs., 133 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Moderate.  Four or 5 wt 9' rod works well.  Nymphs and drys have worked well in the past, with streamers getting eats from smallmouth.

  Access: Well maintained dirt road along the river to the dam and beyond.  Lots of parking pullouts and campgrounds along the river.

  Accommodations:  See links below;

   Redpoint BLM campground below the dam 13 sites (first come first serve).   https://www.blm.gov/visit/redpoint-campground

   Maple Grove Campground north on reservoir above the dam                                   12 sites (first come - first  serve) https://www.blm.gov/visit/maple-grove-campground

  There also amenities in Preston which is 17 miles away from the dam and on the way from SLC.
  

  Weather: 4,850'. Typical cool spring weather with areas shaded and potentially icy in early spring.

  Terrian: Normal public access with moderate to steep banks.

  Wading difficulty: Moderately difficult. Rock can be rounded and slippery.  Wading stick very helpful.  South banks can be steep, north bank more gentle with easier access.  Note that the dam flows can change rapidly, hopefully following a horn from the dam.

  License:  You can buy your Idaho Fishing Licenses online or in Preston at South Fork Hardware, 64 N. State St, Preston ID 83263 208-852-1221 and also Welcome Mart in Preston.

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• Strawberry

  • When
    4 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Strawberry, Utah
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Strawberry 

  Leader is Jayne Guyse  

  The Strawberry Reservoir Day Trip in April and is in combination with High Country Fly Fishers.

  Target Species: Cutthroat and lesser rainbow trout.

  Drive time: 1.25 hrs., 65 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Moderate. Goal is to catch cutthroat trout in the 18-25" range on dry flies, though other methods are welcome and might work as well or better depending on the mood of the fish!.   9' 7 wt. fast action rod may be best, but other weights work as well.  The wind always blows at Strawberry.  It's not a question of if, it's more a question of when.  If you do choose a heavier rod, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much easier it is to cast in the wind.  Especially with a big or weighty rig at the end of the line.  

  Use a large opening long handled rubber measure net. 

  Slot limits are posted:  2 cutthroats under 16" and 1 cutt over 22".  Check regs if you want to catch/kill.

  Access: Some areas are accessible by two-wheel drive (e.g. Strawberry Marina).  Many of the access areas involve driving on dirt roads and dirt parking lots.  All-wheel or four-wheel drive are helpful to access some areas and\or if dirt portions of roads are muddy. Lots of parking along pullouts and campgrounds on the reservoir. A map of the lake would be helpful.  Maps of several of our local lakes are available online and at the local fly shops and Sportsman's Warehouse  www.fishnmap.com. Cell phone coverage is better than it used to be but there are still places where cell phones don't work.  It for sure works at the USFS Visitor Center. Parking passes are required (a Utah State Parks Pass will not work). A National Parks Pass (America the Beautiful pass) displayed on the vehicle dash will work.  If you do not have one, a day pass can be purchased at the Marina. They patrol the parking lots on a very regular basis.  Be sure you have a current Utah fishing license and can access it.

  Weather: Strawberry is a high elevation reservoir with significantly cooler weather than SLC.   Please dress warmly and plan for windy weather.

  Terrian: Normal public access with some limited hiking.  Wading is moderate with locally muddy and silty bottom and wet\muddy shoreline.  Rocky areas and steep banks in some of the areas.

  Wading difficulty: Moderately easy. Waders are highly recommended as you will be standing in ice water.  Most wear long johns, wool socks, hats, warm gloves, rain jacket, fleece, etc.  Dress to keep yourself comfortable per the weather forecast. 

  License:  Utah fishing license. A park pass required in most areas.

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• Wasatch Fly Fishing Expo

  • Start
    10 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    11 Apr 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Mt America Convention Center, Sandy, Ut

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  2026 Wasatch Fly Tying & Fishing Expo

  
  

  Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy. Utah.

  
  

  As a club we will have fly tying demonstrations and other activities that we need volunteers. These will be shifts and signup information will be coming at a club meeting.

  BFF is part share holders in the expo, so the success of the event benefits the club coffers helping to underwrite our ongoing expenses. And it's just a lot of fun interacting with the guests and all the great fly gear vendors.

  Mark you calendar. More info coming. 

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• BFF Monthly Meeting @ El Farol Mexican Resturant

  • When
    15 Apr 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    El Farol Mexican restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

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  Monthly Club Meeting

  
  

  Guest Speaker: 

  Trip reports: Trip leaders

  Upcoming trip information: Trip Leaders

  
  

  Directions to El Farol Mexican Restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

  • The meeting starts at 7pm in the meeting room inside the restaurant. Come at 6pm for a meet-n-greet. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

  • Members and non-club members are invited to attend the monthly meetings; membership is not required.

  

  Contacts:

  • Fred Jepsen, BFF President, for information on the club Email Fred
    
  • Robert Trim, BFF Membership Chair, for information on joining the club . Email Robert

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• Hams Fork River

  • When
    23 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Kemmerer, WY
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Hams Fork River

  Leader is Jim Banas

  We will be fishing the Hams Fork river below Via Naughten reservoir.  This is a wade trip.

  Target Species: Rainbow, lesser tiger trout.

  Drive time: 2.25 hrs., 140 miles.  Link here: Lake Viva Naughton Dam - Google Maps

  Level of fishing difficulty: Relatively easy fishing including wading in water just off the bank.

  Access: Paved road with the last 0.5 mile good dirt road. There is a private section we will be fishing that requires a small fee ($10?) of cash deposited into a box on one of the fishing sites.

  Accommodations: There are a number of motels in Kemmerer and Diamondville, 20 minutes (15 miles) from the river.  There is primitive and dispersed camping on Lake Viva Naughton and private campgrounds in Kemmerer.

  Weather:  7,100' elevation. Likely to be considerably cooler than SLC.

  Terrian: Normal public access with walk and wade to access river.

  Wading difficulty: Easy, but banks tend to be very silty with holes and ruts in the bank -be careful hiking the banks!  Stream bottom is generally fine gravel and cobbles, but silty areas are common.

  License:  Wyoming fishing license. 

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• Otter Creek et al - Limit of total of 10 persons

  • Start
    30 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    3 May 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Paiute County
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Otter Creek, Panguitch, Upper and Lower Box Canyon creeks - Limited to 10 people (others added to waitlist)

  

  Co-leaders are Sean Dillon and Brian Mensinger

  Otter Creek, Panguitch, Upper and Lower Box Canyon creeks- Otter Creek is a blue ribbon Rainbow trout fishery about 2.5-3 hours from Salt Lake, City with other fishing options nearby (Fish Lake, Sevier River, Antimony Creek, Upper and Lower Box Creek Reservoirs).  The trip is being limited to a total of ten persons including the hosts.  Additional people will be waitlisted, as people often have to drop out prior to the trip.

  This is very rural and there is no cell phone coverage anywhere along UT-22.   We believe the best way to manage a club trip would be for everyone to meet each morning at 8am at the Otter Creek Marine and RV Café where they have cell service and Wifi – from there we can communicate our plans for the day and determine if we will meet for drinks and food each evening.
  

  Otter Creek Reservoir is Utah's premier rainbow trout fishery (DNR website).  It is one of the most productive lakes with stocked rainbow gaining over an inch of growth a month at times. The average rainbow trout harvested measures 16" and weighs two pounds!  The rainbow trout population is typically dominated by two size classes. 1) fish stocked during the previous fall which may measure from 8 to 14 inches.  2) "Older" trout that have been in the reservoir more than a year and may measure from 16 to 20 inches.  There are plenty of fish that surpass 20 inches that are characterized by weight instead of length!

  

  Google Map Link

  
  

  Target Species: Rainbow trout.   Other possible catches – Wiper, Smallmouth (both unlikely this time of year) and brown trout near the inlets.   Tiger trout and cuttbows are more recent additions – I’ve never caught either at this lake, but they are in there

  Drive time: 3.2 hrs., 210 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Moderate.  Waders very helpful to reach deeper water and high bank areas but not absolutely necessary.  Nine foot and longer 6 wt. rods with floating line are helpful to cut the wind and get the fly out into the water.  Sinking lines can be helpful to get a streamer down in the water column.  Warm gear is essential, as this is elevated terrain and an area where winds are common.

  Access: Paved and dirt roads.  Four-wheel drive not required.

  Accommodations:

  Camping options available at Otter Creek State Park, or Otter Creek Marina and RV.  Other options with less amenities are available in and around Koosharem UT.

  https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/otter-creek/

  https://www.ottercreekutah.com/

  Brian and I have located a 5 bedroom house for rent nearby about 10 miles from the Otter Creek Lake that has several queen beds and bed rooms, and a full/twin bunk – restrooms, and a kitchen and Wifi.   About $800 for 3 nights (Thurs/Fri/Sat).   I am willing to secure a reservation for this facility if we have a min of 5 people total to split the cost (Brian and I included in that number – so 3 more people and we would need payment in advance).  

  Weather:  Park elevation is 6,350'.  Cool to cold with possible strong winds.

  Terrain: Normal public access with local boat ramps and moderate to steep banks.  Cell service is not good in the area.  It may be helpful to bring walkie talkies.

  Wading difficulty:  Easy to moderate.  Sandy to silty bottom.  There are options to fish from shore.  Float tube boat not required but can be useful.

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• Blacksmith Fork River (Grantsville Res. if heavy run-off)

  • When
    8 May 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hyrum, UT
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Blacksmith Fork

  Leader is Kim Schroeder

  Blacksmith Fork River, located southeast of Hyrum, is a scenic small stream offering quality trout fishing. Stocked rainbows and wild brown trout are the main attractions, with fish averaging 10–14 inches, the most commonly caught fish being brown trout.
  
  Highway 101 provides easy access along most of the river’s course through Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Popular spots include the Left Hand Fork and near Hardware Ranch. The stream is ideal for fly fishing, with dry flies like caddis and mayflies producing during hatches. Nymphs and small streamers are effective in deeper water or cooler weather.

  Target Species: Brown and rainbow trout, mountain whitefish.

  Drive time: 1.75 hrs., 100 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Moderately easy. 4 wt. rod with floating line works well.  Shorter rods in the 8-8.5' length may help avoid some of the brush.

  Access: Paved, two-wheel drive is sufficient.  Highway 101 provides easy access along most of the river’s course through Blacksmith Fork Canyon.

  Weather: Up to 5200' and beyond.  River is in a canyon that can be shades, so expect cooler temperatures than in SLC valley. 

  Terrian: Normal public access with little hiking.  Brushy banks and submerged deadwood not uncommon.

  Wading difficulty: Moderate with silty bottom somewhat common.  Readily accessible from the road with easy stream bank walking.  Can be crossed in some locations but may deep troughs can make crossing difficult in areas.

  License:  Utah fishing license required. 

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• Fish Tech Founders Day Event

  • When
    16 May 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    6152 S Hoghland Drive, Holladay, Ut

  Fish Tech Founders Day Event

  NOTE: This an announcement of an event that is NOT club sponsored. You do NOT need to register to attend.

  
  

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• BFF Monthly Meeting @ El Farol Mexican Resturant

  • When
    20 May 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    El Farol Mexican restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

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  Monthly Club Meeting

  
  

  Guest Speaker: 

  Trip reports: Trip leaders

  Upcoming trip information: Trip Leaders

  
  

  Directions to El Farol Mexican Restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

  • The meeting starts at 7pm in the meeting room inside the restaurant. Come at 6pm for a meet-n-greet. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

  • Members and non-club members are invited to attend the monthly meetings; membership is not required.

  

  Contacts:

  • Fred Jepsen, BFF President, for information on the club Email Fred
    
  • Robert Trim, BFF Membership Chair, for information on joining the club . Email Robert

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• Green River below Flaming Gorge - Limit 10

  • Start
    12 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Dutch John, Utah
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Green River below Flaming Gorge - Trip limited to 10 people 

  Leader is Anita Crossland

  We will be fishing the beautiful Green River below Flaming Gorge dam in northern Utah.  The Green is Utah's most famous trout river.  This is a world-class fishery with clear emerald green waters flowing through a steep red-rock canyon lined with ponderosa pine trees.  This can be a wade, float or guide-hire trip.

  Target Species: Browns, rainbow and hybrid cutt-bow trout, mountain whitefish also present.  Average size in a 2022 survey was 15.5 inches with 25% more than 17 inches.

  Drive time: 3.5 hrs., 200 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: The fish are plentiful, with some of the highest fish density per mile (10,000) in the west, but fishing for them can be somewhat challenging.

  Access: Paved road for the upper section ('A section"), some good dirt road on the lower sections.

  Accommodations:  A number of campgrounds are available near the river including Cedar Spring in Ashley National Forest and Dripping Springs campground.  Showers are available at the Deer Run Campground and Mustang Ridge for campers with proof of camping registration.  Local lodges in the area include the Flaming Gorge Resort and Red Canyon Lodge.

  Weather:  Cool nights and comfortable daytime temperatures.

  Terrian: There are numerous access points adjacent to the river, often with good dirt parking.  Can fish the river from the campsite simply by walking.

  Wading difficulty: Moderate with deep water and large boulders common.  Good walking path along the 7-mile length of the upper (A section) portion of the river immediately below the dam.  The water is very cold so wet wading can be very difficult.  New Zealand mudsnails have been documented in most areas, as well as Whirling Disease.  To help prevent the spread of these, please thoroughly clean mud and vegetation form waders, boats and fishing gear.  A hot bath (120 degrees) will kill mudsnails, and spraying equipment with 409 cleaner or similar soap solution before drying will increase the effectiveness.

  License:  Utah fishing license required.
  

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• Boulder Mtn lakes (Fred's ranch)

  • Start
    18 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    22 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Paiute County
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Boulder Mountains

  Host is Fred Jepsen

  This is a camping trip where we will be fishing ponds and lakes near the Jepsen Ranch.  Some locations can be fished from the bank, some best by kick boat.

  Target Species: Rainbow, browns, cutts and tiger trout.

  Drive time: 4 hrs., 247 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Easy to moderate.  Some ponds are easier than others. Four or 5 wt rods with floating and sinking lines work well.  Perhaps a six weight rod with sink tip in the larger lakes.  We fish Posey lake, where damsel flies are prevalent.  Both drys, wet flies and leaches work well in nearby reservoirs. 

  Access: Mostly dirt roads, some locations, if chosen, could require higher clearance vehicles.  A 4x4 required to some areas but not all. We often pool into 4x4 vehicles for those that do not have high clearance vehicles.  Some locations may have steep grades and steep drop-offs.

  Accommodations: Camper parking spots are available on Fred's pasture and limited beds in Fred's house.  If you are a tent camper, there are two bathrooms available in the house also. The pasture has power and water available. There is a new campground nearby with hook-ups(?).  Motels are available in either Wayne County or Escalante.

  Weather:  >8,000'. Cool nights and warm days.

  Terrian: Lakes and ponds, some with shore access not requiring wading, others may be brush or weed lined and best accessed by kick boat.

  Wading difficulty: Easy in some areas and do not require waders, moderate in others.

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• BFF Monthly Meeting @ El Farol Mexican Resturant

  • When
    15 Jul 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    El Farol Mexican restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

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  Monthly Club Meeting

  
  

  Guest Speaker: 

  Trip reports: Trip leaders

  Upcoming trip information: Trip Leaders

  
  

  Directions to El Farol Mexican Restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

  • The meeting starts at 7pm in the meeting room inside the restaurant. Come at 6pm for a meet-n-greet. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

  • Members and non-club members are invited to attend the monthly meetings; membership is not required.

  

  Contacts:

  • Fred Jepsen, BFF President, for information on the club Email Fred
    
  • Robert Trim, BFF Membership Chair, for information on joining the club . Email Robert

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• Huntington, Cleveland and Electric reservoirs and streams

  • Start
    17 Jul 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    19 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Manti-La Sal National Forest (Emery and Sanpete County)
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  Huntington, Cleveland and Electric reservoirs and streams

  Leader is Jim Banas

  We will be fishing these reservoirs and associated streams (these include the Left and Right Forks of Huntington Creek).  Float tubes will help to access more of the reservoirs.  This is a high elevation area where we can escape some of SLC valley heat.

  Target Species: Tiger, rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout.  Tiger trout are prevalent in Huntington (it also includes Splake), while tiger, cutthroat and kokanee are present in Electric Lake.  Brown trout are common in the streams.

  Drive time: 2 hrs., 110 miles. Link to location here: Huntington Reservoir - Google Maps

  Accommodations:  Huntington State Park Campground and other local camping areas.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Easy access and easy to moderate skill required. Sinking lines are very helpful for the reservoirs.

  Access: Paved and dirt roads.  Two-wheel drive to access reservoirs but all-wheel or four-wheel drive helpful. Good campgrounds and boat ramps.

  Weather:  8,500'-9,600' elevation. This trip will be cooler than the SLC valley, especially in the morning.

  Terrian: Short walks to reservoirs and local boat ramps and local rocky dams and streams.

  Wading difficulty: Easy, can fish from shore.  Moderate access in streams.

  License:  Utah fishing license required. 

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• Mirror Lake Hwy lakes

  • When
    30 Jul 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Uintah Mtns
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Mirror Highway lakes

  Leader is Brian Sheets

  Closer to the event, we will decide which lake(s) to fish.  Options include Lost Lake Reservoir, Lily Lake and Teapot Lake.

  Target Species: Rainbow, brook, and tiger trout

  Drive time:  Depending on the lake, 1.75  hrs., 70 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Easy to Moderate.  Hungry fish, often on dry flies.  Usually, this time of the summer dry flies will work including beetles, ants, renegades and maybe hoppers but it could be a little early for them.  Also, a dry fly attractor with a dropper may also work.  I will give a better breakdown about a week before the trip.

  Access:  Via the paved Mirror Lake Highway with dirt parking lots.  Four by four or high clearance vehicles not required.

  Weather:  Cool mornings with warm comfortable days.  Bring rain gear.  The Unitas are known for afternoon rain storms but they are usually short in duration.

  Terrian: Bank fishing favorable, chest or hip waders and kick boats provide additional access at all three lakes.

  Wading difficulty: Easy, waders not required.

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• BFF Monthly Meeting @ El Farol Mexican Resturant

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    El Farol Mexican restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

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  Monthly Club Meeting

  
  

  Guest Speaker: 

  Trip reports: Trip leaders

  Upcoming trip information: Trip Leaders

  
  

  Directions to El Farol Mexican Restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

  • The meeting starts at 7pm in the meeting room inside the restaurant. Come at 6pm for a meet-n-greet. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

  • Members and non-club members are invited to attend the monthly meetings; membership is not required.

  

  Contacts:

  • Fred Jepsen, BFF President, for information on the club Email Fred
    
  • Robert Trim, BFF Membership Chair, for information on joining the club . Email Robert

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• Duchesne River - Aspen campground

  • Start
    20 Aug 2026
  • End
    24 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Hannah, Utah
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    4

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  Duchesne River - Aspen campground

  Leader is Brian Mensinger

  We will be fishing the Duchesne River and tributaries from the beautiful Aspen campground.  Reservation of campsites is limited so sign up early.  Campsite fees can be sent to Brian to reserve your spot.  Registration ends August 1st and cancellations without a substitute are not allowed within 30 days of event. 

  Target Species: Rainbow, brown and brook trout.

  Drive time: 2 hrs., 116 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Fairly easy fishing to hungry trout but some brushy banks and stealth required to target wary fish.

  Access: Paved except for campsite road which is well maintained.  Many dirt pull-outs and parking areas.  High clearance\four by four not required.

  Accommodations:  Camp sites have been pre-reserved in the Aspen Campground for this trip.  Water and pit toilets available.

  Weather:  Cool nights and comfortable daytime temperatures.

  Terrian: There are numerous access points adjacent to the river, often with good dirt parking.  Can fish the river from the campsite simply by walking.

  Wading difficulty: Easy but generally requires hip or chest waders to get around brush and rocky banks.

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• Duchesne River day trip

  • When
    22 Aug 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hannah, utah
  • Registered
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  Duchesne River day trip

  

  Leader is Brian Mensinger

  We will be fishing the Duchesne River and tributaries from the beautiful Aspen campground. 

  Target Species: Rainbow, brown and brook trout.

  Drive time: 2 hrs. 116 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Generally fairly easy to hungry trout.

  Access: Paved except for campsite road which is well maintained.

  Weather:  7,200', cooler than the SLC valley (great way to escape the heat).

  Terrian: There are numerous access points adjacent to the river, often with good dirt parking and requiring some hiking.  Waders are recommended.  INdividuals can fish the river from the campsite by walking.

  Wading difficulty: Easy but generally requires hip or chest waders to get around brush and rocky banks.  Hiking in the steams is moderately difficult with some rocks but can be crossed in a number of locations.

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• BFF Annual BBQ

  • When
    16 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Millrace Pond area

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  BFF Annual BBQ

  
  

  Registration and co-ordination of the BBQ will be handled by the event coordinator Holly Badger.
  

  You will receive an email directing you to the event site and what you might need to bring, etc.

  There will be a silent auction loaded with great gear.  If you have stuff to sell, get with Fred on the logistics. 10% goes back into the club.

  
  

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• Mirror Highway lakes

  • When
    19 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest outside Kamas
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Mirror Highway lakes

  Leader is Ron Barnett

  Closer to the event, we will decide which lake(s) to fish.

  Target Species: Rainbow, brook, and tiger trout

  Drive time:  Depending on the lake, 1.75 hrs., 70 miles.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Easy to Moderate.  Hungry fish, often on dry flies.  Usually, this time of the summer dry flies will work including beetles, ants, renegades maybe hoppers but could be a little early for them.  Also, a dry fly attractor with a dropper may also work.  I will give a better breakdown about a week before the trip.

  Access:  Via the paved Mirror Lake Highway with dirt parking lots.  Four by four or high clearance vehicles not required.

  Weather:  Cool mornings with warm comfortable days.  Bring rain gear.  The Unitas are known for afternoon rainstorms, but they are usually short in duration.

  Terrian: Bank fishing favorable, chest or hip waders and kick boats provide additional access at all three lakes.

  Wading difficulty: Easy, waders not required but helpful.

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• Island Park area (Henry's Fork river, Henry's Lake)

  • Start
    28 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Island Park, ID
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Island Park area

  Leader is Stan Coon

  PLEASE BOOK YOUR ACCOMODATIONS EARLY! Everything fills up quickly at this location.

  We will plan on fishing the Henry Fork River, from the bank or a float trip down box canyon, Henrys Lake, the Ranch at Harriman State Park for those that really want a challenge.

  There is also the option of going over to the Madison River in Montana.

  Truely a fly fisher's destination area known for large rainbows and complex carpet hatches of mayflies and caddis that feed fast growing trout.  This is an alpine playground of great beauty inhabited by a host of wildlife and waterfowl including Trumpeter swans.  The long-term average on the Box Canyon stretch of the Henry's Fork is 3,304 trout per mile!

  Target Species: Rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, whitefish.

  Drive time:  4.6 hrs., 316 miles to Henry's Lake.

  Level of fishing difficulty: Easy to moderate.  Hungry fish, often on dry flies including speckled and mahogany dun mayflies.  Usually, this time of the summer dry flies will work including beetles, ants, renegades maybe hoppers but could be a little early for them.  Also, a dry fly attractor with a dropper may also work.  I will give a better breakdown about a week before the trip.

  Accommodations: You must book accommodations early, months in advance.  

  Lakeside Lodge sits by Island Park reservoir. You turn left by the Phillips Elk Creek gas station and go west and turn south before you cross the bridge. 

  I have stayed there myself, and the current pricing for a one bedroom cabin is $185.00 per night. They have 2 queens, or one King for this rate. They also have a cafe and bar on site as well.

  Sawtelle Mountain Resort is a nice place with motel like rooms, going for $157.00 per night. The resort is located just off highway 20 on the road to Sawtelle Peak.

  I have stayed here as well. Connie's is right across the street and has good food and beverages.

  The Pines is a nice place but expensive at $290.00 per night.

  Drift Lodge is on Highway 20 on the way to Henry's Lake and has a Fly shop on the property as well. They have small cabins for $149.00 per night. 

  Timbers condos just off the road going to Big Springs has single bedroom units for $204.00 per night. 

  Rental Cabins are available in the area and range from $1200.00 dollars to $1700.00 or more for three nights. Bedrooms range from 4-6, and Bathrooms 2-3.5.

  Springhill Suites, which will be very expensive in the fall, however they are right on the river and it is a very nice place.
  

  Some of them note they can sleep up to 12 people or more, but you may be sharing a bedroom with someone else. 

  Campgrounds in the area are all good and again reservations should be made early.  Henry's Lake State Park is a great place right on the lake and is extremely popular.  Buffalo River campground is right on the Buffalo River, just off Highway 20 and near Ponds Lodge.  Upper Coffee pot campground on Henry's Fork River.  Big Springs campground is going through some renovation, but I suspect it will be done soon. This is a beautiful campground where I have stayed as well.  The campground is right at Big Springs.  Valley View RV has camping spots for RV’s just off highway 20 near the exit to Henry's Lake as you are going toward West Yellowstone.  There is also Yurt camping at Harriman State Park.

  Dining options:  Cafe Sabor on Henry's Fork right across from Springhill Suites, Last Chance bar & Grill, Meadow Creek Lodge, The Lodgepole Bar & Grill, Island Park Lodge, Ponds Lodge, Trout Hunter, Connies  as noted earlier and Lakeside Lodge as noted earlier.

  Playmill Theater now has a new theater located in Island Park and will be playing this fall, The Foreigner, during the time we have planned for this trip. If anyone is interested you can book tickets later in March, at the Playmill Theater website.  It has been a family tradition since 1986 to attend the Playmill theater plays in West Yellowstone and this would be a great evening of live entertainment after a day of fishing. 

  FALL 2026 "Back by popular demand! The Foreigner is a hilarious yet touching play set in a rural Georgia fishing lodge.  Filled with humor, sharp wit, and an undercurrent of warmth, The Foreigner explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of stepping outside one’s comfort zone

  Access:  Paved road with local dirt roads to access specific locations

  Weather:  Generally cooler and more comfortable than SLC.

  Terrian: Bears, including grizzlies, can present.  Please bring bear spray.

  Wading difficulty: Moderately difficult.  Wading staff recommended along with studded boots and/or felt bottoms that are still legal in Idaho.  It is highly recommended that felt is sterilized before and after the trip.

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• FULL! -2026 Yellowstone Trip - overnight

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
  • End
    18 Oct 2026
  • Location
    West Yellowstone, Mt.
  • Spaces left
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  Yellowstone overnight   -Sorry, we have met capacity for this event.

  We are pleased to announce that we will again be presenting our members with an opportunity for a multi-night stay to fish from West Yellowstone, MT this fall, October 14-18/19.  

  Register here asap.  This is first-come-first-served trip with limited spaces available (up to 14, depending on bedroom and bathroom availability). 

  A $200 deposit will be required once the attendance list is completed.
  
  DETAILS:
  We will be staying at our usual eight-bedroom, five bath cabin.  This location provides direct access to fish in beautiful Yellowstone Park, the US’s first, and surrounding areas. Rivers include the easily 'wadable' Firehole, noted as a wonderful rainbow fishery, Gibbon, Lamar and the famed Madison inside and outside the Park. 

  This is the time of year to catch large ‘runner’ brown and rainbow trout traveling upstream from Hebgen Lake for the spawn.  Indigenous whitefish, cutthroat and rainbow-cutthroat hybrid are also present. This is a well-known ‘destination’ for fly fisherpersons (that's us), from all parts of the US at a time\opportunity to take large, normally lake-feeding trout in moving water. 

  
  

  All types of fly-fishing methods are available.  This includes dry fly fishing, especially as hot springs warm portions of rivers like the Firehole.  Also at this time and given that West Yellowstone is at 6,670’ elevation, it can be quite cold and already include snowfall and sub-freezing weather. 

  Please come prepared:

  - Bear spray is strongly recommended. 

  - A Yellowstone fishing license,

  - barbless single hooks and

  - non-lead split shot are required inside the Park.

  Securing of accommodations and all food including food to pack for lunches and snacks will be organized and provided by your host, Kim Schroeder (except for dinner on the first day). Attendees will share in the cooking and clean up, as assigned by the host, and to be shared equally among the group.

  Attendance will be accepted on a first-in basis and within the limitations of the accommodations, as there are a fixed number of couple and single person room and bathroom options.

  After sign-up, those on the reservation list will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $200/person, payable by a variety of methods directly to Kim Schroeder.  A non-refundable deposit of $1,600 has already been paid to secure the cabin for the Membership. 

  The balance of the cabin rental and food will be due approximately 60 days before the first day of the trip.  Last year’s total cost for food was a little under $100/person and a total cost of $404/person.  

  Hope to see you there!
  

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• BFF Monthly Meeting @ El Farol Mexican Resturant

  • When
    21 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    El Farol Mexican restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

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  Monthly Club Meeting

  
  

  Guest Speaker: 

  Trip reports: Trip leaders

  Upcoming trip information: Trip Leaders

  
  

  Directions to El Farol Mexican Restaurant, 115 W 7200 So, Midvale

  • The meeting starts at 7pm in the meeting room inside the restaurant. Come at 6pm for a meet-n-greet. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

  • Members and non-club members are invited to attend the monthly meetings; membership is not required.

  

  Contacts:

  • Fred Jepsen, BFF President, for information on the club Email Fred
    
  • Robert Trim, BFF Membership Chair, for information on joining the club . Email Robert

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• Scofield Reservoir

  • Start
    23 Oct 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    25 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Carbon County, Utah
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Scofield Reservoir

  Leader is Jim Banas

  We will be fishing Scofield Reservoir.  This can be fished from shore or kick boat.

  Target Species: Rainbow, cutthroat trout with other warm and cold water species present.

  Drive time: 2 hrs., 110 miles

  Level of fishing difficulty: Easy access and easy to moderate skill required. Five to six weight rod with sinking or sink tip lines.

  Access: Paved road. Good campgrounds and boat ramps.

  Weather:  7,600' elevation. Will be a bit cooler than the SLC valley, especially in the morning.

  Terrian: Normal public access with local boat ramps and moderate to steep banks.

  Wading difficulty: Easy, can fish from shore.

  License:  Utah fishing license required. 

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• Dorado Fishing in Argentina

  • Start
    19 Feb 2027
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  • End
    28 Feb 2027
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  • Location
    Corrientes, Argentina
  • Spaces left
    1

  FULL! -Dorado Fishing in Argentina

  
  

  BFF Club Members - We are excited to present an international opportunity to fish Argentina!  This is a week-long trip to fish for Golden Dorado at our choice of two exclusive lodges in Argentina’s Corrientes Province through Set Fly Fishing.  SET has three very different Dorado fisheries, and their program lets us combine any two in one flexible, week-long adventure.

  We’ll explore two contrasting environments—each with its own vibe, water type, and Dorado profile—while enjoying seamless transitions, professional guiding, and comfortable lodges.

  Through the BFF club and SET, trip attendees get a $1000 discount off the $7000 trip cost plus, with eight individuals, we get an additional discount.  The second discount is the cost of the eighth person divided amount the 8 participants.  It would be hard to get a better deal!

  Details and a link to Set’s informative web page are below.  It has been suggested that we select the Jetu'u Lodge, with “plenty of action at the Ysoro Marsh and the Middle Paraná River”, and the Itali Lodge with “Big river, big structure, big Dorado”.  Final lodge selections will ultimately be up to group.  Dates are limited, but as of this posting, November 28 through December 5^th 2026 are available, but we need to book asap. October through December are peak months for Dorado fishing.

  Let me (Kim Schroeder) know if you have any questions. 

  I hope to see you there!

  Set Fly Fishing link: Set Fly Fishing – Fly Fishing in Argentina

  

  
  

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