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Otter Creek Reservoir

Fishing Guide

★ Blue Ribbonreservoir6,360 ft elevation3,120 acresLicense required ↗

DWR Advisory

Due to ongoing drought conditions and anticipated water loss, the daily fish limit will be increased to 16 trout (any species) and six wipers. The reservoir will also be open to spearfishing for all sportfish. The changes will be in effect from July 2 until Oct. 1.

Otter Creek Reservoir in Piute County is one of southern Utah's best trout fisheries, regularly producing quality Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. The state park provides full amenities and multiple boat ramps.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout7,350 fish
Rainbow Trout18,200 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout10,241 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — reliably large fish, good spring action
  • Brown Trout: Brown Trout present year-round

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
Rainbow Trout4 (combined)
Brown Trout4 (combined)
Wiper6
  • Smallmouth bass: Largemouth and smallmouth bass, a combined total of 6
  • Otter Creek Stream (From Otter Creek Reservoir upstream to the Angle Diversion): CLOSED Jan 1 through 6 am on the second Saturday of July

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

Get Directions

From Richfield, take UT-89 south to Junction, then UT-62 east. The state park is approximately 2 miles east of Antimony.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fee$15–20/day

Current Weather

Temperature

92°F

Wind

0 mph

Clear skies

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