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Little Dell Reservoir

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reservoir5,430 ft elevation166 acresLicense required ↗

Little Dell Reservoir is tucked in upper Parleys Canyon just minutes from Salt Lake City. Stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout and offering peaceful shore fishing away from the crowds.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Brook Trout6,960 fish
Cutthroat Trout3,147 fish
Cutthroat Trout12,539 fish · 2 loads
Cutthroat Trout4,194 fish · 2 loads

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — regularly stocked, good early morning action
  • Brown Trout: Brown Trout in deeper water

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
cutthroat troutMust release immediately
  • Artificial flies and lures only
  • CLOSED to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 134 (Mountain Dell Golf Course). Follow signs to Little Dell Recreation Area.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

93°F

Wind

10 mph

Clear skies

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