East Park Reservoir
Fishing Guide
⚠ DWR Advisory
Fish, win and make memories at the annual Uintah Basin Fishing Contest! The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, in partnership with Vernal's The Fox 98.5 FM radio station, holds this annual family-friendly fishing contest to encourage anglers — near and far — to fish at designated Uintah Basin waterbodies. Grab your fishing tackle, make sure to bring along your valid Utah fishing or combination license (for anglers 12 and older) and get outside for fun days on the water. The 2026 DWR WIN tags are yellow and the lakes are: Big Sand Wash Reservoir(rainbows), East Park Reservoir(rainbows) and Spirit Lake(tiger trout). *Use EXTRA CAUTION this year and please do not drive on the lake bed. The water levels at this water body will most likely remain extremely low. See our Eventbrite page for contest details and instructions on how to enter your yellow tag in the prize drawing before Aug. 6.
East Park Reservoir sits high in the Uinta Mountains above Duchesne and is a quality Rainbow Trout fishery with stunning scenery. Popular with campers and anglers exploring the western Uintas.
Recent Stocking
| Species | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 500 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 160 fish |
Species
Primary
Also present
- Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — quality high-elevation fishing
- Tiger Trout: Tiger Trout stocked periodically
Recommended Gear
Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.
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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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 Duchesne, take US-191 north then follow signs toward East Fork Duchesne River. East Park is approximately 20 miles from Duchesne on Forest Service roads.
Open in Google MapsAccess & Facilities
- Shore fishing✓
- Boat ramp✓
- Restrooms✓
- Wheelchair accessible—
Current Weather
Temperature
79°F
Wind
9 mph
Partly cloudy