Starvation Reservoir
Fishing Guide
Starvation Reservoir near Duchesne is northeastern Utah's premier fishery, renowned for trophy Walleye and hard-fighting Smallmouth Bass. The large state park reservoir offers diverse fishing and full facilities.
Recent Stocking
| Species | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 3,617 fish · 3 loads | |
| Rainbow Trout | 7,560 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 49,468 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 189,060 fish · 2 loads | |
| Rainbow Trout | 2,288 fish |
Species
Primary
WalleyeSmallmouth Bass
Also present
Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked in spring
- Walleye: Walleye — trophy fish, best at dawn and dusk along channel edges
- Smallmouth Bass: Smallmouth Bass — strong population around rocky points
Recommended Gear
Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.
For Walleye
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Fishing Regulations
Updated| Species / Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 4 (combined) |
| Kokanee Salmon | 4 (combined) |
| Rainbow Trout | 4 (combined) |
| Walleye | 10 (max 1 over 24") |
| Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Black Crappie and Yellow Perch (combined) | 10 |
- •Common Carp: No Limit; to take nonprohibited nongame fish, you may use angling, traps, archery, dipnets, cast nets, liftnets, seines or a handheld spear from above the surface of the water
- •Utah Chub: No Limit; to take nonprohibited nongame fish, you may use angling, traps, archery, dipnets, cast nets, liftnets, seines or a handheld spear from above the surface of the water
- •Closed to the use of underwater spearfishing to take largemouth and smallmouth bass from April 1 through the fourth Saturday of June
Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.
Get Directions
From Duchesne, take US-40 west approximately 3 miles to the Starvation State Park entrance.
Open in Google MapsAccess & Facilities
- Shore fishing✓
- Boat ramp✓
- Restrooms✓
- Wheelchair accessible✓
- Fee$15–20/day
Current Weather
Temperature
96°F
Wind
5 mph
Clear skies