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McClellan Reservoir

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reservoir5,800 ft elevation65 acresLicense required ↗

McClellan Reservoir sits above Payson in Utah County and provides Rainbow Trout fishing with a short drive from the valley. A quiet alternative to the busier Payson Lakes.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Brook Trout1,202 fish
Rainbow Trout2,000 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked regularly

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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 Payson, take Payson Canyon Road south into the canyon. McClellan Reservoir is approximately 8 miles up, before Payson Lakes.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

90°F

Wind

14 mph

Clear skies

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