Fishing Locations
Where We Fish in Utah
Strawberry, Scofield, Deer Creek, and Jordanelle. Where we go on any given day depends on the season, the weather, and what the fish are doing.
Strawberry Reservoir
Strawberry Reservoir Fishing
Strawberry Reservoir is one of Utah’s best-known trout fisheries — a big, high-elevation reservoir set in open mountain country along U.S. Highway 40. It’s a place where anglers come back season after season.
In open-water months, a Strawberry Reservoir fishing trip can focus on trout and, seasonally, kokanee salmon. In winter, when ice conditions are safe, Strawberry becomes one of our featured ice-fishing destinations for trout.
Strawberry has reservoir-specific fishing rules. We’ll fish within them, and you can review the current rules in the DWR fishing guidebook.
- Where
- Wasatch Mountains, along U.S. 40 southeast of Heber City
- Seasons
- Open water & ice (conditions permitting)
- Species
- Trout • Kokanee Salmon
- Great For
- Trout anglers, kokanee, ice fishing, families
Scofield Reservoir
Scofield Reservoir Fishing
Scofield Reservoir sits high in the mountains of Carbon County and has long been a favorite for Utah trout anglers.
Scofield Reservoir ice fishing is a big part of what we do. When winter settles in and ice conditions are safe, Scofield offers an outstanding day on the ice targeting trout. In open-water months, it’s a great trout destination too.
Scofield is home to Scofield State Park, and state park fees may apply. See Utah State Parks for current details.
- Where
- Carbon County, along State Route 96 (Scofield State Park)
- Seasons
- Open water & ice (conditions permitting)
- Species
- Trout
- Great For
- Trout fishing, winter ice fishing, families
Deer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek Reservoir Fishing
Deer Creek Reservoir sits at the top of Provo Canyon between Heber Valley and Utah Valley, making it one of the more convenient mountain fisheries for anglers along the Wasatch Front.
Depending on the season, a Deer Creek fishing trip can target trout, bass, or panfish — a good fit for groups who want variety or families who want steady action.
Deer Creek is within Deer Creek State Park, and state park fees may apply. See Utah State Parks for current details.
- Where
- Provo Canyon, along U.S. 189 (Deer Creek State Park)
- Seasons
- Primarily open water
- Species
- Trout • Bass • Panfish
- Great For
- Multi-species days, families, shorter drives
Jordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle Reservoir Fishing
Jordanelle Reservoir sits just north of Heber City, a short drive from Park City, with big mountain views in every direction.
Jordanelle is a versatile fishery. Depending on the time of year, we may target kokanee, trout, bass, or panfish — so it’s a great option when you want to follow whatever is biting.
Jordanelle is within Jordanelle State Park, and state park fees may apply. See Utah State Parks for current details.
- Where
- Near Heber City and Park City, along U.S. 40 (Jordanelle State Park)
- Seasons
- Primarily open water
- Species
- Kokanee • Trout • Bass • Panfish
- Great For
- Kokanee, trout, bass, panfish, mixed groups
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