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Willard Bay

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★ Blue Ribbonreservoir4,209 ft elevation9,900 acresLicense required ↗

A warm-water fishery near Ogden and the Great Salt Lake. Best known for Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish. Two state parks with full facilities.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Walleye95,701 fish
Walleye950,405 fish
Walleye237,542 fish
Walleye687,700 fish · 4 loads

Species

Primary

Walleye

Also present

Largemouth BassChannel CatfishWhite Bass
  • Walleye: Excellent Walleye — best at dawn
  • Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass near riprap
  • Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish — great summer fishing
  • White Bass: White Bass — schooling action in summer

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
Black Crappie10
Channel Catfish8
Walleye6 (max 1 over 24")
Wiper3
Bluegill50
Green Sunfish50
Yellow Perch50
  • Smallmouth bass: Largemouth and smallmouth bass, a combined total of 6
  • Common Carp: No Limit - Must either be released or killed immediately - 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
  • Largemouth bass: Largemouth and smallmouth bass, a combined total of 6
  • Possession and use of commercially sold and preserved gizzard shad is allowed - Otherwise, possession of gizzard shad, dead or alive, is unlawful

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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

Current Weather

Temperature

96°F

Wind

7 mph

Clear skies

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