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Deer Creek Reservoir

Fishing Guide

★ Blue Ribbonreservoir5,417 ft elevation3,000 acresLicense required ↗

A Wasatch Front favorite with Rainbow Trout and Walleye. Excellent shore fishing along the west side. Popular with families and beginners.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout2,999 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout18,476 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout750 fish
Rainbow Trout2,644 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout8,085 fish · 3 loads

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Brown TroutWalleye
  • Rainbow Trout: Best spring and fall stocking
  • Brown Trout: Brown Trout in deeper sections
  • Walleye: Walleye — best at dawn and dusk

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
White Bass or Black Bullhead CatfishMust kill immediately
  • No limit on White Bass or Black Bullhead Catfish
  • Anglers must not release any White Bass or Black Bullhead Catfish they catch
  • Closed to the use of underwater spearfishing to take Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass from April 1 through fourth Saturday in June

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

97°F

Wind

12 mph

Clear skies

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