Fishing in Millard County, Utah
County seat: Fillmore. Census 2020 residents: 12,975.
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First things to know about fishing Millard County
At the 2020 Census, Millard County had 12,975 residents; Fillmore is the county seat. The 2023 Gazetteer measures 6,785 square miles of land and 51.5 square miles of water inside the county line. 1 Utah lake or reservoir in the county have a full page on this site, and Gunnison Bend and DMAD Reservoirs is the biggest by DWR or mapped size.
UGRC and DWR between them place 2 launches and 6 shore or pier points in the county. In 2026 DWR logged 16 plants here: 182,074 fish into 5 waters.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Every UGRC and DWR pin inside Millard County
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Lake pins are the DWR map point for each water.
Utah lake pages for Millard County
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Bend and DMAD Reservoirs | no DWR figure | 2 | reservoir | channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, walleye, white bass, white crappie, yellow perch, wiper |
Few lakes inside Millard County have a page, so the closest ones beyond the line follow, measured from Fillmore.
| Lake | From Fillmore | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Pond | 27 miles southeast | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout, brook trout |
| Salina City Pond | 27 miles east | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Yuba Reservoir & State Park | 32 miles northeast | Full pool: 15,940 acres/22 miles | 6 | reservoir | channel catfish, common carp, northern pike, rainbow trout, tiger muskellunge, muskie Tiger |
| Koosharem Reservoir | 37 miles southeast | about 346 acres of mapped outline | 2 | reservoir | bear Lake cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Nine Mile Reservoir | 37 miles northeast | 150 | 1 | reservoir | rainbow trout, cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv |
| Palisade Reservoir & State Park | 40 miles northeast | 76 acres | 1 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout, wiper, crappie White, sunfish Bluegill |
Size as the DWR Fish Utah page for this water prints it (DWR), read November 11, 2026. Waters with no DWR acreage print their mapped outline instead. Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
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Around Fillmore, out to 40 miles, Fish Utah puts rainbow trout on the most lake lists.
DWR Fish Utah species lists (likely or possible), counted per lake page within 40 miles; DWR’s ratings, not a catch survey. Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
High Utah lake country reached from Millard County
- Millard County Streamsbrown trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout, 0 recent stocking rows
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Mapped Utah waters of Millard County kept to one line each
19 further named lakes and ponds in Millard County are listed with their mapped size only.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier Lake | about 122,528 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Salt Lake | about 2,053 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Salt Marsh Lake | about 1,335 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Scipio Lake | about 989 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| D M A D Reservoir | about 760 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Gunnison Bend Reservoir | about 496 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Pruess Lake | about 313 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Fool Creek Reservoir Number 1 | about 247 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Carr Lake | about 236 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Swan Lake | about 224 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Crafts Lake | about 211 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Clear Lake | about 209 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Swan Lake Salt Marsh | about 171 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Deep Lake | about 38 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Clay Knoll Reservoir | about 34 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Topaz Slough | about 30 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Cockleburr Lake | about 24 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Alexander Lake | about 22 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Beaver River Reservoir | about 12 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
Outline area from the UGRC Utah Lakes NHD layer (ArcGIS service; mapped polygon area, not a DWR surface-acre figure), read November 11, 2026. Listed waters are not claimed to hold fish. Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Moving Utah water in Millard County
USGS stations within Millard County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River Near Lynndyl, Ut | 21 cfs, 2.41 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Launch ramps across Millard County
- Gunnison Bend Reservoir Millard County Park Boat Ramp at Gunnison Bend and DMAD ReservoirsGunnison Bend and DMAD Reservoirs, boat ramp, covered Picnic ares, hand launch, picnic covered area
- DMAD Reservoir Boat Ramp at Gunnison Bend and DMAD ReservoirsGunnison Bend and DMAD Reservoirs, boat ramp, swimming, wildlife watching
DWR shore access in Millard County
- Adelaide Campground at Millard County StreamsMillard County Streams, shore access
- Copley's Cove Picnic Site Shore Access at Millard County StreamsMillard County Streams, shore access
- Maple Grove Campground at Millard County StreamsMillard County Streams, shore access
- Oak Creek Campground at Millard County StreamsMillard County Streams, shore access
- Pistol Rock Picnic Site Shore Access at Millard County StreamsMillard County Streams, shore access
- Shingle Mill Picnic Site Shore Access at Millard County StreamsMillard County Streams, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Neither layer publishes fees or opening hours.
The 2026 DWR plant log for Millard County
Water names below are DWR's own abbreviations from the 2026 table, newest first.
| Date | Water as DWR prints it | County | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | MAPLE GROVE SPRINGS | Millard | 200 | Rainbow |
| July 20, 2026 | MAPLE GROVE SPRINGS | Millard | 247 | Rainbow |
| June 29, 2026 | CHALK CR | Millard | 126 | Rainbow |
| June 29, 2026 | CORN CR | Millard | 126 | Rainbow |
| June 29, 2026 | OAK CR | Millard | 126 | Rainbow |
| June 10, 2026 | MAPLE GROVE SPRINGS | Millard | 203 | Rainbow |
| June 3, 2026 | CHALK CR | Millard | 251 | Tiger trout |
| June 3, 2026 | CORN CR | Millard | 251 | Tiger trout |
| June 3, 2026 | OAK CR | Millard | 251 | Tiger trout |
| May 19, 2026 | CHALK CR | Millard | 130 | Rainbow |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
Beehive State creel numbers for Millard County
The limits here are from the 2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, which takes effect January 1, 2027; the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook stays in force through December 31, 2026 and differs only where a row says so. Any Millard County water without its own guidebook entry uses the statewide rows below. Utah prices its adult 365-day fishing license at $40 for residents and $120 for visitors, unchanged between the two guidebooks.
| Species group | 2027 daily limit | 2026 daily limit | Guidebook note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker) | No limit | same | (NEW) Formerly called "nongame species"; baitfish species are listed on page 20. |
| Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bluegill and green sunfish (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bonneville cisco | 30 | same | – |
| Bullhead | 24 | same | – |
| Burbot | No limit | same | REMINDER: Do not release any burbot you catch. All burbot caught must be immediately killed. |
| Channel catfish | 8 | same | – |
| Community fisheries | 2 | 2 | The limit includes fish of most species. All tiger muskellunge must be released. NEW: There are restrictions for largemouth bass at some waters. See page 39. |
| Crayfish | No limit | same | REMINDER: You may use bait to catch crayfish on waters where bait use is prohibited for fish, as long as none of the lines have hooks attached. |
| Kokanee salmon | See trout limit | same | Kokanee salmon are part of the total trout limit. Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (a combined total) | 6 | same | – |
| Northern pike | 20, only 1 over 36 inches | same | – |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026. License prices as printed in the 2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 8 (the 2026 guidebook prints the same prices; checked against the DWR fees page), read November 11, 2026.
Beehive State record catches near Millard County
The record list skips Millard County, but nearby waters within 80 miles appear on it.
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splake trout | 17 lbs. 4 oz. | Fish Lake | 2006 | catch and keep |
| Splake trout | 34" | Fish Lake | 2020 | catch and release (length) |
| Arctic grayling | 4.16 oz. | Fish Lake | 2025 | spearfishing |
| Tiger muskellunge | 36 lbs., 6 oz. | Fish Lake | 2020 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Utah bait counters around Millard County
Shops selling hooks and line in Millard County
- Miff's Custom Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lynndyl
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings (city of business), read November 11, 2026.
A short way past Millard County
Places in Millard County with town pages
- Delta2020 count 3,622
- Fillmore2020 count 2,592
Across the Utah county line from Millard County
- Beaver County42 miles south
- Juab County55 miles north
- Piute County69 miles southeast
- Sevier County73 miles east
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Millard County
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Wasatch and red rock water near Millard County, on camera
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography, Public domain
Photo: Mike Goad, CC0 1.0
Photo: Frost Museum, CC BY 2.0
Clearing up Millard County fishing myths
Where can I put a boat in the water in Millard County?
2 launches, each in the access list above.
Which DWR lake in Millard County has the most acreage here?
Gunnison Bend and DMAD Reservoirs, with no DWR acreage.
What fish does DWR name near Millard County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then tiger trout, channel catfish and common carp.
Where do Millard County anglers pick up flies and jigs?
1 listings, Miff's Custom Tackle among them.
Which Utah town holds the Millard County offices?
That is Fillmore.
Which Utah license covers fishing in Millard County?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah counties are closest to Millard County?
Nearest first: Beaver County, Juab County and Piute County.
What is the Utah trout limit in Millard County?
Statewide, the trout, kokanee and grayling row sets a daily limit 4 under the 2027 guidebook; the 2026 guidebook prints the same number. Waters with their own entry can differ.
How many fish did DWR stock in Millard County in 2026?
The 2026 DWR table lists 182,074 fish in 16 rows across 5 waters in the county.
A slickrock or Wasatch morning in Millard County
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR details with directions.