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Big Sandwash Reservoir

Fishing Guide

reservoir5,500 ft elevation1,040 acresLicense required ↗

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

SpeciesAmountDate
Walleye425 fish
Rainbow Trout400 fish
Rainbow Trout3,792 fish · 4 loads
Rainbow Trout2,240 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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

92°F

Wind

3 mph

Clear skies

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