Yankee Meadows Reservoir is a reservoir in Utah, near Iron County.
Yankee Meadows Reservoir is a reservoir in Iron County, Utah and covers about 29.4 acres, reaches about 26 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 836 acre-feet.
A point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline; test a shaded bank, then match lure size to the fish.
Fish listed for Yankee Meadows Reservoir include Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
To begin with rainbow trout on Yankee Meadows Reservoir, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.
Use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket; work from shallow to deep, then keep one slow bait ready.
Spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search; cast across the point tip, then repeat the depth that gives the first bite.
A light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control; follow the outside weed line, then slow the bait when a good edge appears.
Record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; fish the warmest edge early in spring, then change lure speed before moving.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.