Utah Lake FISHING

Gear

Circle Hooks for Utah Lake (Sizes, When to Use Them, Simple Picks)

A practical circle-hook guide for Utah Lake: what sizes to buy (4/0–6/0), when to choose circle vs octopus hooks, and a simple kit for catfish and carp — with Amazon links.

Quick answer (what to buy)

  • 4/0 circle hooks — smaller baits, smaller fish, or when bites are tentative.
  • 6/0 circle hooks — a solid default for Utah Lake channel catfish with cut bait or bigger baits.
  • Bring both (one small pack each) and you’re covered for most shore sessions.

If you want a full checklist: start with Catfish bank fishing kit (includes sinkers + leader + rod holders), and keep this page as the hook reference.

6/0 circle hook picks

4/0 circle hook picks

How to fish circle hooks (so they work)

  • Don’t swing. With circle hooks, you usually reel steadily until the rod loads.
  • Let the fish turn. A little patience beats a hard hookset.
  • Match hook to bait. Big chunk of cut bait → 6/0; small bait → 4/0.

Need the small stuff too? See terminal tackle (hooks + sinkers) and consider a terminal tackle refill kit so you don’t run out mid-session.

Useful backups (small kit)

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