Directions: The turnoff to Current Creek is about 30 miles east of Heber on U.S. 40, past Strawberry Reservoir. A hard left leads to an improved dirt road and a 15-mile drive to the water's edge.
Description: Currant Creek is a large reservoir — about 273 surface acres — in a mostly sagebrush setting. Along the eastern shore are stands of aspens and pines to the west. There is also a very nice campground with camp spots, tables and boat ramp.
Fish: Cutthroat, rainbow
What works: Try Mepp or Vibrax spinners in silver or gold, or wobblers such as Jake Spin-A-Lure, Krocodile or Masie Lure in brass or copper. Fly fishermen can try throwing a sinking line or Woolly Buggers and leech patterns in black, brown, red or dark olive. Those fishing a fly and bubble on the surface should try Renegade, mosquito or ant patterns in black or red. Fishing 1/8- or 1/4-ounce black or brown jigs from shore also works well. Trollers do best on bright colored flatfish, needlefish or Triple Teasers. Traditional baits work well, especially night crawlers and Power Bait in rainbow and red.
Details: Currant Creek, because of its large population, has become recognized as a cutthroat fishery. Access is best on the western and northern sides of the water. Good areas to try include the wooded shoreline by the ramp, fisherman's access north of the ramp and the tunnel inlet on the northern end. Bigger fish are cruising gravel shorelines along deeper areas of the reservoir and near inlets as they get ready for the spawn. As the waters warm up the fish will go deeper.
Notes: The area has one of the nicest campgrounds in the state with good restrooms and a playground for kids. Special regulations on tributaries include artificial flies and lures only and a two-fish limit. The reservoir is only about two hours from Salt Lake City, so it makes a nice getaway for a day. Also, Currant Creek, the stream that flows from the reservoir, is a great fly-fishing spot. This is also a nice time to visit the reservoir before the coming of the flies and misquotes.