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Catching native trout: why fly-fishers love the North Slope of the Uinta Mountains
Video | Posted Sept. 1 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
In this episode of KSL Outdoors, Adam Eakle joins a group of current and former Salt Lake City television news videographers for a fishing trip filled with friendship, storytelling and plenty of trout-catching in the Uinta Mountains.

Why do Utah teens keep spending summers working at this Alaska fishing lodge?
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Updated Aug. 11 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
Adam Eakle travels to Alaska to visit his son Ethan, who is spending the summer working as a dockhand at the Utah-owned fishing lodge. Along the way, Adam meets other teens from Utah who have traded ordinary summer jobs for an unforgettable experience in Alaska's wilderness.

Trout fishing Boulder Mountain's hidden backcountry lakes
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Updated Aug. 4 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
We enjoy backcountry fishing adventure to several remote Boulder Mountain lakes. While we won't reveal the exact locations, finding and exploring these hidden waters is part of what makes Boulder Mountain so special.

Fishing Pineview Reservoir before the drawdown: What anglers need to know
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted July 22 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Pineview Reservoir is being drawn down to 2%.The project has anglers across Utah asking a critical question: What will happen to the fishery?

Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge brings international competitors to Utah
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted July 21 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge came to Hobble Creek Canyon in Utah County. It's one of the premiere airgun competitions in the world.

Why Strawberry Reservoir is producing some of the biggest rainbow trout in a decade
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Anglers are reporting exceptional rainbow trout fishing at Strawberry Reservoir this year. We hit the water to see it firsthand and spoke with Utah DWR biologist Alan Ward about the factors driving the fishery's success.

Giant bluegill at Mantua Reservoir provide fishing fun for anglers and kids
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Updated June 30 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Bluegill fishing at Manuta Reservoir is great for families, and we prove it by taking kids who end up outfishing the "expert" adults!

From Helicopter to 1,000-Foot Rappel: Up Lake Adventures Pushes Limits at Lake Powell
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Updated June 23 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
We combine multiple extreme adventures into a one-day, continuous journey with a helicopter flight, UTV Ride and a 1,000-foot cliff rappel.

'This is pretty significant': 480-acre conservation easement secured at base of Payson Canyon
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 20 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
A 480-acre conservation easement was secured at the base of Payson county, in a partnership between neighboring cities Payson and Lehi. Local outdoor recreationists have been working on preserving the area for decades and call it a "significant" milestone for future generations.

Southern Utah rock climbing community gathers support after losing one of their own to suicide
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The southern Utah rock climbing community is mourning the loss of fellow rock climber, Dan Smith, 24, who died by suicide. A friend started a GoFundMe to help Smith's wife.

Catching Kokanee at Jordanelle State Park with Mama Hog Fishing Rods
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted June 8 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
Adam Eakle is joined by Aaron Goettsche of Mama Hog Fishing Rods to put specialized kokanee gear to the test.

Fly fishing Lees Ferry without a guide: Can we catch anything?
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted June 1 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
Is hiring a guide truly essential at Lees Ferry, or can determined anglers find success on their own? This trip puts that question to the test on one of the Colorado River's most iconic sections.

Kayak Horseshoe Bend: A better way to experience an iconic landmark
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted June 1 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
We travel to Lees Ferry, just below Glen Canyon Dam, to experience Horseshoe Bend by kayak. Partnering with a local outfitter, Kayak Horseshoe Bend, we launch upstream by boat before being dropped off to enjoy a scenic, self-paced float back downriver.

Fishing Lake Powell at record lows: we find success despite historic water conditions
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted May 26 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
As water levels at Lake Powell continue to sit at historic lows, anglers are facing a dramatically different landscape heading into the summer season.

Low water at Lake Powell raises questions about boat access at Bullfrog Marina
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted May 26 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
As Lake Powell sits near record-low water levels, boaters are wondering whether launching at Bullfrog Marina is still possible.

Kokanee Fishing Heats Up with Hands‑On Training from Local Guides
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted May 11 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
Kokanee salmon fishing is booming in Utah, and local guides are making sure anglers have the right tools and knowledge to succeed.

Utah Cutthroat Slam Marks 10 Years of Conservation Through Fishing
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted May 4 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Cutthroat Slam is celebrating its 10‑year anniversary, highlighting a decade of conservation efforts funded by anglers across the state.

Improvements for Wildlife at Neglected "Oasis in the Desert"
VideoAdam Eakle, KSL | Posted May 4 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers gathered at the James Walter Fitzgerald WMA in Tooele County to make improvements to benefit wildlife. Pheasants Forever, Tooele County employees, and the Holliger family planted rose hip and golden currant bushes to feed and provide cover for birds.



