Big Sandwash Reservoir
Fishing Guide
Big Sandwash Reservoir in the Uinta Basin is a productive warmwater and trout fishery offering Walleye and Rainbow Trout in a remote eastern Utah setting.
Recent Stocking
| Species | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 425 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 400 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 3,792 fish · 4 loads | |
| Rainbow Trout | 2,240 fish · 2 loads |
Species
Primary
Walleye
Also present
Rainbow Trout
- Walleye: Walleye — productive eastern Utah fishery
- Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked periodically
Recommended Gear
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Fishing Regulations
Utah general limits
- Trout, salmon, grayling (combined)4
- Black bass (largemouth & smallmouth)6
- Walleye10
- Channel catfish8
- Yellow perch50
- Wiper / white bassNo limit
This water may set its own exceptions — check the official guidebook.
Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.
Get Directions
From Roosevelt, take US-40 east then turn north toward Neola. Follow signs to Big Sandwash Reservoir, approximately 20 miles from Roosevelt.
Open in Google MapsAccess & Facilities
- Shore fishing✓
- Boat ramp✓
- Restrooms—
- Wheelchair accessible—
Current Weather
Temperature
92°F
Wind
3 mph
Clear skies