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Angler's guide to Utah Valley fishing in 2019

May 08, 2019 12:00 AM
This section of the Provo River near Vivian Park offers a unique experience for anglers of any age and skill set. (Aaron Fitzner)
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Utah Lake beach under warning after algae bloom

August 10, 2018 12:00 AM
The Lincoln Marina reopens after toxic algae concentrations decreased below dangerous levels. A warning advisory is now placed on the marina, and residents are encouraged to use caution. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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BYU students, community participate in citizen science project to improve Utah Lake

March 07, 2018 12:00 AM
Gabriella Loosle receives help sampling water at the last sampling field trip. This field trip marked the start of many sampling trips that will occur during this project. (BYU Photo: Nate Edwards)
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Toxic algae returns to Utah Lake, though not as bad as before

July 03, 2017 12:00 AM
Toxic algae has returned to Provo Bay. The algal bloom in 2016, shown above, caused closures of Utah Lake. (Utah Department of Environmental Quality)
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High Provo River levels prompt increased caution

June 02, 2017 12:00 AM
Water is released into the Provo River. A controlled release from the Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs is leading to increased Provo River water levels. (Dani Jardine)
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Future Utah Lake improvements to enhance community experience

May 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This story pairs with another titled 'Utah Lake Commission hosts Utah Lake Festival.'
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Utah Lake could become toxic again this summer

May 05, 2017 12:00 AM
Two boats sail through discolored water caused by an algae bloom near the Lindon Marina in Utah Lake in Lindon, Utah last summer. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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Utah Lake Commission hosts Utah Lake Festival

April 18, 2017 12:00 AM
The Utah Lake Festival is planned for June 3. The free event will include fishing instruction. (Abby Hay)
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Levels of harmful blue-green algae still high at Utah Lake

August 31, 2016 12:00 AM
FILE - This July 20, 2016, file photo, a A danger lake closed sign is shown at Utah Lake, near American Fork, Utah. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey will study how nutrient levels contribute to algae bloom outbreaks on the heels of this summer's massive algae bloom that closed Utah Lake, sickened people and left farmers scrambling for clean water during some of the hottest days of the year. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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Zika virus taking a bite out of Olympics participation

August 03, 2016 12:00 AM
As the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro nears, concern for the Zika virus is growing.
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Utah Lake experiencing its largest ever algal bloom

August 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Lake is closed because of a toxic algal bloom. Utah Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River. (AP News)
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Stretch of Jordan River closed due to potentially toxic algae

July 19, 2016 12:00 AM
A couple of boats sail through discolored water caused by an algae bloom near the Lindon Marina in Utah Lake in Lindon, Utah. Utah County health officials said at least eight people have fallen ill after interactions in Utah Lake, which has a potentially toxic algae bloom. (Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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Utah County provides recreational water activity options this summer

June 20, 2016 12:00 AM
The sun shines over Utah Lake last year. Utah Lake is a great place for recreational water activities during the summer. (Marilda Ferreira/Utah.com)
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Here are the top 10 places in Utah to paddleboard this summer

June 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Roxy Christensen takes out a new Glide SUP race board on Tibble Fork. (Chris Knoles)
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June sucker continues in Utah Lake

July 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A Division of Wildlife Resources employee holds an endangered June sucker, found only in Utah Lake. June suckers can live up to 40 years but are struggling from the mass amounts of carp. (Division of Wildlife Resources)
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Go fish Utah County

July 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A fisherman's catch and rod lay in the grass. Tiger trout like these can be found in Utah's high mountain lakes. (Division of Wildlife Resources)
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Water fun in Utah

June 16, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Sailing Club held a race at Utah Lake last Saturday. The race was somewhat difficult for the participants because of the lack of wind, but racers still had a good time.
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Utah is on board

July 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Landlocked Utah and the islands of Hawaii have very little in common. Except for their love of stand-up paddleboarding.
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