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Porcupine Reservoir

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reservoir5,060 ft elevation360 acresLicense required ↗

Porcupine Reservoir is tucked in the mountains east of Hyrum in Cache County and offers solid Rainbow Trout fishing in a peaceful setting. An often-overlooked gem for Cache Valley anglers.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Lake Trout7,564 fish
Rainbow Trout1,862 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout2,772 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout2,825 fish · 2 loads

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Tiger Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked spring and fall
  • 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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 Hyrum, take UT-101 east then follow signs up Blacksmith Fork Canyon to Porcupine Reservoir, approximately 16 miles.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

85°F

Wind

14 mph

Clear skies

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