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Soup Bowl Reservoir

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reservoir7,200 ft elevation70 acresLicense required ↗

Soup Bowl Reservoir is a small high-elevation reservoir in Emery County offering Rainbow Trout fishing in the Castle Valley plateau. An uncrowded local destination.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout504 fish
Rainbow Trout500 fish
Tiger Trout1,320 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow 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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 Castle Dale, head east on dirt roads toward the Manti-La Sal plateau. Soup Bowl is approximately 20 miles from Castle Dale — high-clearance vehicle recommended.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

95°F

Wind

2 mph

Clear skies

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