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Scofield Reservoir

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★ Blue Ribbonreservoir7,616 ft elevation2,800 acresLicense required ↗

High-elevation reservoir known for large Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout. A hidden gem in Carbon County. Often overlooked despite excellent fishing.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout1,207 fish
Rainbow Trout2,109 fish
Rainbow Trout3,279 fish
Walleye2,192 fish
Walleye200 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Tiger Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Large Rainbow Trout — stocked regularly
  • Tiger Trout: Tiger Trout — unique hybrid, aggressive fighter

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
trout4
cutthroat or tiger trout under 15"2 max
cutthroat or tiger trout over 22"1 max
cutthroat and tiger trout 15–22"Must release immediately
  • •Trout may not be filleted, and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit
  • •Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat trout in this water

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing✓
  • Boat ramp✓
  • Restrooms✓
  • Wheelchair accessible—

Current Weather

Temperature

49°F

Wind

10 mph

Partly cloudy

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