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Echo Reservoir

Fishing Guide

reservoir5,490 ft elevation1,300 acresLicense required ↗

Echo Reservoir near Coalville is a large fishery known for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. Echo State Park offers boat ramps, camping, and sweeping views of the Weber River canyon.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout8,901 fish · 8 loads

Species

Primary

WalleyeRainbow Trout

Also present

Smallmouth Bass
  • Walleye: Walleye — best fishing at dawn and dusk near the dam
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked regularly
  • Smallmouth Bass: Smallmouth Bass around rocky points

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

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Fishing Regulations

Updated

General possession limits apply. Closed to the use of underwater spearfishing to take largemouth and smallmouth bass from April 1 through the fourth Saturday in June.

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

Get Directions

From Salt Lake City, take I-80 east to exit 169 (Echo). The reservoir is visible from the highway.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fee$15/day

Current Weather

Temperature

92°F

Wind

4 mph

Partly cloudy

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