Utah Fishing Reports ยท Northeastern Region
Below Soldier Creek Dam, the Strawberry River runs through the Pinnacles, a quiet, remote canyon of riffles and deep runs with browns, rainbows and cutthroat.
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Strawberry River Pinnacles fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The Pinnacles gauge shows about 28 cfs, a normal fall flow from Soldier Creek Dam, and the water is clear.
Fish small nymphs and midges through the riffles and tail-outs, and swing a small streamer along the cut banks. BWOs show up on cloudy afternoons. Browns are spawning, so stay off the gravel.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Pinnacles, bring: Zebra Midge #18-20, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, JuJu Baetis #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, Woolly Bugger #8, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Strawberry River Pinnacles details
| Access | A dirt road from US-40 near Fruitland leads down to the river. A high-clearance vehicle helps when it is wet. |
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| Elevation | About 6,500 to 7,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Fruitland, Utah |
| Best season | Spring, summer and fall |
| Fish | Brown trout, rainbows and cutthroat |
| Regulations | Statewide trout limits apply unless posted. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fishing guidebook for current rules. A Utah fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Dispersed camping and Soldier Creek campground at Strawberry Reservoir |
| Kids | Partly. Small water, but a long, rough drive. |
| Good to know | The roads get slick after rain and snow. No services. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Remote and cold. Roads may be closed.
Spring
BWOs and rising flows.
Summer
Caddis, PMDs and hoppers.
Fall
BWOs and spawning browns.
How to get there
Take US-40 east past Strawberry Reservoir to Fruitland, then the dirt road south toward Soldier Creek Dam and the Pinnacles.