Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is not known for huge fish, or great fishing for that matter—it’s known for being the gateway to the Uintah’s. At the mouth of Kamas hwy 150 runs through the north side of the Uintah mountain range, with Beaver Creek and the North Fork of the Provo flowing through it. It’s about a 60 mile drive to go over the top and get to Evanston Wyoming. The upper Weber flows down through Oakley the town just north of Kamas, filling up Rock Port, making its way North West to Ogden.

We used to take the kids camping up at Washington Lake all the time when they were little, mostly on holidays. It’s a beautiful place to camp with the kids as long as you don’t go on a holiday weekend. We would always go on a holiday weekend. On 4^th of July weekend that place would be absolutely busting at the seams, the banks of the shores would be wall to wall combat fishing. I will include a pic of Jac and I when she was just a little guy.

I did not even take the rod on this trip; but instead chose to take the wife and a camera. I was honestly hoping to get some shots of the fall leaves with some snow on them—no such luck. There was some snow at the higher elevations, about the time you get to Washington Lake, and especially on Bald Mountain; however at that elevation there its only pine trees.

We had a great time just sort of hiking around and taking pics. I think the “little misses” is fine with a small hike and sort of exploring around, but I don’t think she would last too long sitting on the banks watching me fish—I can’t imagine why?

If you do fish Beaver Creek or the North Fork of the Prove, I have always done well with small hoppers this time of year, and I did notice a lot hopping around on the banks. I have also done well with a dropper off the hopper; with basic patterns like Copper John or Bead Head Prince Nymph. The lower portion is slow moving ponds with still water. You will find it gets a bit easier as you move up, due to more water movement, creating human camo. Give it a shot, especially this time of year it’s beautiful.

Guest photographer:  Melissa "Sweet" Engel