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Steinaker Reservoir

Fishing Guide

reservoir5,480 ft elevation750 acresLicense required ↗

Steinaker Reservoir just north of Vernal offers Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass in the heart of Dinosaur Country. A local family favorite with a state park and easy access.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout526 fish
Brown Trout5,001 fish
Rainbow Trout2,819 fish
Rainbow Trout2,256 fish
Rainbow Trout3,600 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Largemouth Bass
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — good spring fishing after ice-out
  • Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass in warmer months

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
  • Closed to the use of underwater spearfishing to take largemouth and smallmouth bass from April 1 through the fourth Saturday of June
  • All other regulations can be found in the 2022 Utah Fishing Regulation guide book
  • Statewide limits apply at this reservoir

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

Get Directions

From Vernal, take US-191 north approximately 3 miles to the Steinaker State Park entrance.

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Access & Facilities

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

Current Weather

Temperature

95°F

Wind

6 mph

Clear skies

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