Gunlock Reservoir Bass & Bluegill! | Southern Utah Kayak Fishing

New September 5, 2026
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Join the family on this summer morning to escape the summer heat at Gunlock Reservoir in Southern Utah. We drive 2 hours with the toddlers, take the kayaks, the cooler, and all of our finesse fishing gear out to track down some desert bass, sunfish, and bluegill.

Included are some key details about the destination including the entry fees, schedules and some amenities.

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📍 LOCATION:
Gunlock Reservoir, Southern Utah

🎣 Gear & Kayak Setup Used in This Video:

KAYAK GEAR:
Kayak Anchor
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Anchor Reel
Reel: https://amzn.to/4e72ngK
Garmin Striker 4 Fish Finder
Striker: https://amzn.to/4uwC1KV
Scotty Transducer Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/4vz4ikj
Scotty Fish Finder Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/4uCI0xW
Pelican ExoCrate Kayak Fishing Bag
Bag: https://amzn.to/4wV34kH
Daiwa Prorex Rod Case
Case: https://amzn.to/4tYsoU0
Stohlquist Fisherman Lifejacket (PFD)
PFD: https://amzn.to/3PG3lY3
Kayak Track Phone Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/49rOB5P
Kayak Track Cup Holders
Cup Holders: https://amzn.to/4uDIILj
Kayak Track T Bolt Replacements
T bolts: https://amzn.to/4nWkF7V
Fishing Crocs:
Clogs: https://amzn.to/4u6NNut
Fishing Hoodie w/ Face Cover
Sun Cover: https://amzn.to/4uIZoRK

REELS:
Shimano Stradic
Reel: https://amzn.to/4c9AZxv
Shimano 23 Metanium
Reel: https://amzn.to/43kaKj3
SingmaTools Drag Clicker
Clicker: https://amzn.to/4w139lI

LINE:
VARIVAS Avani Casting PE Shore Master Max Power x8
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VARIVAS Avani Sea Bass Max Power PE x8
Line: https://amzn.to/49YHPVb
Seaguar Gold Label Fluorocarbon Leader:
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OTHER TACKLE
6th Sense Trace 3.75
Lure: https://amzn.to/4emF82x
Light Mosquito Hooks by Owner (Dropshot Hooks)
Hook: https://amzn.to/4uCuI4g
Berkley Gulp! Minnow Fishing Soft Bait
Lure: https://amzn.to/4dPLHsG
Booms Fishing H01 Small Fishing Pliers
Pliers: https://amzn.to/436Ng13

CAMERA GEAR
DJI MIC 3
Mic: https://amzn.to/43XoD6L
GoPro Hero 13 Black Bundle
GoPro: https://amzn.to/40ohMBZ
GoPro Chest Mount Chesty
Mount: https://amzn.to/4kUT0l8
Camera Arm Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/4dAA2iF

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tackle a bit of windy weather, and even handle some unexpected gear trouble on the water.
Video Chapters & Timestamps:
0:00 – Launching and Morning Overview
0:48 – First Catches with the Family & Toddler Kayak Action
2:24 – Smallmouth Bass & Drop-Shot Success
3:50 – Swimbait Fishing with the Baby Bull Shad
5:18 – Gear Failure & Heading Back to Shore

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