Fishing in Morgan County, Utah
County seat: Morgan. Census 2020 residents: 12,295.
- 2lake pages
- 2launches
- 1river pages
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Morgan County water by the numbers
Morgan anchors Morgan County as its seat, in a county the 2020 count put at 12,295 people. Its footprint in the Gazetteer is 609 square miles of land and 1.7 square miles of water. This site writes up 2 Utah lakes and reservoirs here; on size, East Canyon Reservoir leads them. Among Blue Ribbon fisheries, East Canyon Reservoir, Lost Creek Reservoir and Weber River sits in the county.
The merged UGRC and DWR launch list puts 2 launches in the county, and DWR maps 6 shore or pier points. River pages for the county cover Weber River. The 2026 DWR table lists 125,409 fish stocked in the county over 18 rows and 3 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.
Utah ramps, reservoirs and shore points in Morgan 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 reservoirs worth fishing in Morgan County
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Canyon Reservoir | about 659 acres of mapped outline | 1 | Blue Ribbon fishery | rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, wiper |
| Lost Creek Reservoir | about 360 acres of mapped outline | 1 | Blue Ribbon fishery | bonneville cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, splake, utah chub |
Measured from Morgan, these are the nearest lake pages outside Morgan County.
| Lake | From Morgan | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Pond | 11 miles west | 3.5 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, wiper, tiger trout |
| Holmes Creek Reservoir | 12 miles west | 35 acres | 0 | reservoir | bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Hobbs Reservoir | 13 miles west | 65 acres | 0 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, sunfish Bluegill, bass Largemouth, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Andy Adams Reservoir | 13 miles west | 50 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper, walleye |
| Kaysville Ponds | 14 miles west | 5 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Echo Reservoir | 16 miles southeast | about 1,424 acres of mapped outline | 1 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bonneville cutthroat trout |
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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The count covers DWR lists on lakes within 40 miles of Morgan, with rainbow trout in front.
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.
The short list: lesser Utah lakes in Morgan County
Another 2 waters in Morgan County have a name on the state maps and little else in print.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Reservoir | about 21 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Wilkinson 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.
Streams crossing Morgan County
- Weber RiverBlue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Current streamflow in Morgan County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Creek Near Croydon, Utah | 8 cfs, 1.17 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:45 pm |
| Lost Creek At Devils Slide, Utah | 11 cfs, 5.38 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:15 pm |
| Weber River At Morgan, Utah | 38 cfs, 2.75 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:15 pm |
| East Canyon Creek Ab East Cyn Res Nr Morgan, Utah | 20 cfs, 4.04 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:00 pm |
| East Canyon Creek Near Morgan, Ut | 6 cfs, 0.13 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:45 pm |
| Weber River At Gateway, Ut | 35 cfs, 10.85 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:30 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.
Ramps and hand launches in Morgan County
- East Canyon Boat RampEast Canyon Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, cabins, camp host, covered Picnic ares
- Lost Creek State Park Boat RampLost Creek Reservoir, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, restrooms
Bank spots within Morgan County
- Taylor Hollow Fishing Access at East Canyon ReservoirEast Canyon Reservoir, shore access
- Weber River at Peterson Shore AccessWeber River, shore access
- Dixie Hollow Fishing Access 1 at East Canyon ReservoirEast Canyon Reservoir, shore access
- Dixie Hollow Fishing Access 2 at East Canyon ReservoirEast Canyon Reservoir, shore access
- Fishing Access 1 at Lost Creek ReservoirLost Creek Reservoir, shore access
- Little Deer Hollow Fishing Access at Lost Creek ReservoirLost Creek Reservoir, 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.
Pool elevations logged in Morgan County
East Canyon Reservoir
Reclamation daily values for East Canyon Reservoir, November 10, 2026.
Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region reservoir data (hydrodata), latest daily values, read November 11, 2026. Provisional.
Lost Creek Reservoir
Reclamation daily values for Lost Creek Reservoir, November 10, 2026.
Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region reservoir data (hydrodata), latest daily values, read November 11, 2026. Provisional.
Where DWR stocked fish in Morgan County this year
DWR abbreviates water names in its table; they print here as DWR wrote them, newest first.
| Date | Water as DWR prints it | County | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | EAST CYN RES | Morgan | 960 | Rainbow |
| October 5, 2026 | EAST CYN RES | Morgan | 3,160 | Rainbow |
| September 30, 2026 | EAST CYN RES | Morgan | 3,200 | Rainbow |
| June 24, 2026 | LOST CR RES | Morgan | 3,527 | Splake |
| June 4, 2026 | STODDARD SLOUGH | Morgan | 300 | Rainbow |
| May 19, 2026 | LOST CR RES | Morgan | 427 | Rainbow |
| May 18, 2026 | LOST CR RES | Morgan | 1,395 | Rainbow |
| May 18, 2026 | LOST CR RES | Morgan | 1,395 | Rainbow |
| May 18, 2026 | LOST CR RES | Morgan | 1,395 | Rainbow |
| May 18, 2026 | LOST CR RES | Morgan | 1,395 | Rainbow |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
Closest Utah bait stops to Morgan County
- Pier 37 Incmarina, Centerville, 14 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1201 N Hill Field Rdbait and tackle shop, Layton, 15 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 16 miles
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 17 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 19 miles
Yellow Pages and park listings; straight-line miles only where the listing has an exact address point.
Utah harvest rows covering Morgan 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. The statewide table covers every Morgan County lake and stream the guidebook does not list by name. Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
| 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 | – |
Special limits in Morgan County
- East Canyon ReservoirGeneral possession limits apply. (Fish Utah page)
- Lost Creek ReservoirFrom the bridge (culvert) approximately one-quarter mile above Lost Creek Reservoir upstream to the headwaters, EXCEPT Squaw Creek. (2027 guidebook, p. 45)
- Weber River(a) From the first I-80 bridge upstream from Echo Reservoir (near Exit 164) upstream to the I-80 bridge near Wanship (near Exit 156): (2027 guidebook, p. 54)
Utah special-regulation waters
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.
Utah record fish tied to Morgan County water
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah sucker | 6 lbs. 6 oz. | Weber River | 2003 | catch and keep |
| Bonneville cutthroat trout | 10 lbs. 2.24 oz. | Lost Creek Reservoir | 2022 | catch and keep |
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | catch and release (length) |
| Rainbow trout | 30" | Weber River | 2024 | catch and release (length) |
| Mountain whitefish | 24" | Weber River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Minutes from Morgan County by road
Towns in Morgan County with their own pages
- Mountain Green2020 count 4,231
- Morgan2020 count 4,071
The Utah counties around Morgan County
- Weber County20 miles northwest
- Davis County33 miles west
- Salt Lake County34 miles southwest
- Summit County35 miles southeast
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Sorting out the Utah fish of Morgan County by sight
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The questions Morgan County anglers trade
Are there public launches in Morgan County?
UGRC and DWR map 2 launches inside the county.
Which water in Morgan County has the biggest DWR size figure?
East Canyon Reservoir, at about 659 acres of mapped outline.
Which fish does DWR rate near Morgan County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
Which Utah shops in Morgan County carry tackle?
The county itself has none on file; Utah stores close by appear above.
From which Utah town does Morgan County govern?
Morgan.
How much is a Utah license for a trip to Morgan County?
Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
Which Utah county pages sit near Morgan County?
Look at Weber County, Davis County and Salt Lake County.
How many trout does Utah let me keep in Morgan 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.
Do any Morgan County waters have their own Utah rules?
3 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with East Canyon Reservoir.
Does Morgan County have a Blue Ribbon fishery?
East Canyon Reservoir, Lost Creek Reservoir and Weber River, on DWR's Blue Ribbon list.
Which Morgan County waters get DWR hatchery fish?
The 2026 DWR table lists 125,409 fish in 18 rows across 3 waters in the county.
Is Morgan County water on the DWR record list?
Utah sucker, 6 lbs. 6 oz., from Weber River (2003).
Work the DWR lakes and streams of Morgan County
Check a water's guidebook entry before keeping fish.