Fishing in Sanpete County, Utah
County seat: Manti. Census 2020 residents: 28,437.
- 31lake pages
- 12launches
- 1river pages
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First things to know about fishing Sanpete County
At the 2020 Census, Sanpete County had 28,437 residents; Manti is the county seat. The 2023 Gazetteer measures 1,590 square miles of land and 12.4 square miles of water inside the county line. 31 Utah lakes and reservoirs in the county have a full page on this site, and Miller Flat Reservoir is the biggest by DWR or mapped size. DWR gives Huntington (Mammoth) Reservoir and Duck Fork Reservoir Blue Ribbon status.
UGRC and DWR between them place 12 launches and 14 shore or pier points in the county. Flowing water in the county starts with Ferron Creek. In 2026 DWR logged 115 plants here: 165,555 fish into 50 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 Sanpete 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 Sanpete County
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Flat Reservoir | 160 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Fairview Lakes | about 122 acres of mapped outline | 0 | natural lake | rainbow trout |
| Huntington (Mammoth) Reservoir | 120 acres | 0 | Blue Ribbon fishery | splake, tiger trout, wiper |
| Palisade Reservoir & State Park | 76 acres | 1 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout, wiper, crappie White, sunfish Bluegill |
| Gooseberry Reservoir | 57 acres | 1 | reservoir | rainbow trout, grayling Arctic |
| Duck Fork Reservoir | 47 acres | 1 | Blue Ribbon fishery | colorado River cutthroat trout, tiger trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Ferron Reservoir | 40 acres | 2 | reservoir | brook trout, colorado River cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Willow Lake | 25 | 1 | natural lake | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Petes Hole Reservoir | 13 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Grassy Lake | 11 acres | 0 | natural lake | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Loggers Fork Reservoir (Manti Mountains) | 11 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Wrigley Springs Reservoir | about 10 acres of mapped outline | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Blue Lake | 3 | 0 | natural lake | tiger trout, grayling Arctic |
| Academy Mill Reservoir | 6 acres | 0 | reservoir | tiger trout |
| New Canyon Reservoir (Manti Mountains) | 6 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout, bass Smallmouth, wiper |
| Town Reservoir (Manti Mountains) | 6 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Upper WPA Pond (Manti Mountains) | 5.7 acres | 0 | pond | brook trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Mount Pleasant Pond (Parleys Pond) | 5 acres | 0 | pond | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Deep Lake (Manti Mountains) | 4.6 acres | 0 | natural lake | brook trout, rainbow trout, grayling Arctic, tiger trout |
| Boulger Reservoir | 3 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Emerald Lake | 3 acres | 0 | natural lake | arctic grayling, rainbow trout, grayling Arctic |
| Yearns Reservoir (Manti Mountains) | 3 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Soup Bowl Reservoir | 2 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Bee Tree (Manti Mountains) | 1 acres | 0 | natural lake | brook trout |
| Lower WPA Pond (Manti Mountains) | 1 acres | 0 | pond | brook trout |
| Brad's Secret (Manti Mountains) | 0.5 acres | 0 | natural lake | brook trout |
| Benches Pond | 3 | 0 | pond | rainbow trout |
| East Parley's (Manti Mountains) | no DWR figure | 0 | natural lake | brook trout |
| Nine Mile Reservoir | 150 | 1 | reservoir | rainbow trout, cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv |
| Shingle Mill Reservoir (Manti Mountains) | no DWR figure | 0 | reservoir | brook trout, rainbow trout |
| Yuba Reservoir & State Park | Full pool: 15,940 acres/22 miles | 6 | reservoir | channel catfish, common carp, northern pike, rainbow trout, tiger muskellunge, muskie Tiger |
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 Manti, 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.
Mapped Utah waters of Sanpete County kept to one line each
13 further named lakes and ponds in Sanpete County are listed with their mapped size only.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier Bridge Reservoir | about 9,094 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Gunnison Reservoir | about 1,248 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Wales Reservoir | about 325 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Ninemile Reservoir | about 124 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Rolfson Reservoir | about 50 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Spinners Reservoir | about 41 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Olsen Slough | about 40 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Julius Flat Reservoir | about 40 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Island Lake | about 28 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Henningson Reservoir | about 26 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Twin Lake | about 16 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Chester Ponds | about 15 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Emery Reservoir | about 14 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 Sanpete County
- Ferron Creek1 USGS gauge
USGS stations within Sanpete County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Manti Creek Blw Dugway Creek, Nr Manti, Ut | 4 cfs, 2.83 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:00 pm |
| Sevier Riv Blw San Pitch Riv Nr Gunnison, Ut | 76 cfs, 4.78 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.
Launch ramps across Sanpete County
- Ferron Reservoir Boat RampFerron Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Forest service campground Hand Launch at Gooseberry ReservoirGooseberry Reservoir, hand launch, hand launch, OHV or 4WD trails, primitive (Tent)
- North Beach Hand Launch at Yuba Reservoir & State ParkYuba Reservoir & State Park, hand launch, fire rings, hand launch, hiking
- Oasis Boat Ramp at Yuba Reservoir & State ParkYuba Reservoir & State Park, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, docks – accessible
- Painted Rocks Boat Ramp at Yuba Reservoir & State ParkYuba Reservoir & State Park, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, docks – accessible
- Palisade State Park Boat Ramp at Palisade Reservoir & State ParkPalisade Reservoir & State Park, boat ramp, for float craft, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer
- Primitive ramp at Duck Fork ReservoirDuck Fork Reservoir, hand launch, cycling, fishing piers – accessible, hand launch
- West Beach Hand Launch at Yuba Reservoir & State ParkYuba Reservoir & State Park, hand launch, fire rings, hand launch, hiking
- Willow Lake Campground Boat RampWillow Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Yuba State Park-Painted Rock Boat Ramp at Yuba Reservoir & State ParkYuba Reservoir & State Park, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the UGRC layer
- Gravel Boat Ramp at Nine Mile ReservoirNine Mile Reservoir, boat ramp
- Primitive boat launch at Ferron ReservoirFerron Reservoir, boat ramp
DWR shore access in Sanpete County
- Eagle View (Boat Access Only Campground) at Yuba Reservoir & State ParkYuba Reservoir & State Park, shore access
- Ferron reservoir campgroundFerron Reservoir, shore access
- Fishing piers at Duck Fork ReservoirDuck Fork Reservoir, fishing pier
- Forest Service campground (Fee area) at Willow LakeWillow Lake, shore access
- Gravel parking areas Shore Access at Petes Hole ReservoirPetes Hole Reservoir, shore access
- Primitive Campground at Boulger ReservoirBoulger Reservoir, shore access
- Upstream pull-off Shore Access at Huntington (Mammoth) ReservoirHuntington (Mammoth) Reservoir, shore access
- Wooden Boardwalk Shore Access at Benches PondBenches Pond, shore access
- Wrigley Springs Reservoir Parking area Shore AccessWrigley Springs Reservoir, shore access
- Access Point – Dirt Road at Nine Mile ReservoirNine Mile Reservoir, shore access
- Dirt road access point at Mount Pleasant Pond (Parleys Pond)Mount Pleasant Pond (Parleys Pond), shore access
- Parking area and restroom Shore Access at Duck Fork ReservoirDuck Fork Reservoir, shore access
- Primitive camping Shore Access at Blue LakeBlue Lake, shore access
- Soup Bowl Reservoir Parking area Shore AccessSoup Bowl 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.
The 2026 DWR plant log for Sanpete County
Water names below are DWR's own abbreviations from the 2026 table, newest first.
| Date | Water as DWR prints it | County | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | YEARNS RES | Sanpete | 1,400 | Tiger trout |
| October 6, 2026 | SPRING HILL P #1 | Sanpete | 504 | Tiger trout |
| September 10, 2026 | BLUE L | Sanpete | 3,003 | Grayling arctic |
| September 10, 2026 | DEEP L | Sanpete | 2,002 | Grayling arctic |
| September 10, 2026 | EMERALD L | Sanpete | 3,003 | Grayling arctic |
| September 10, 2026 | GOOSEBERRY RES | Sanpete | 3,003 | Grayling arctic |
| September 8, 2026 | BIG BEAR CR | Sanpete | 7,457 | Cutthroat |
| September 8, 2026 | DUCK FK RES | Sanpete | 2,512 | Cutthroat |
| September 8, 2026 | FERRON RES | Sanpete | 1,999 | Cutthroat |
| August 6, 2026 | SIX MILE POND | Sanpete | 1,300 | Rainbow |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
Utah tackle counters just outside Sanpete County
- Wholesale Fishing Supply Incbait and tackle shop, Mona, 40 miles
- Barney Outdoor Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Richfield, 42 miles
- Miff's Custom Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lynndyl, 43 miles
- Hook Line Sinkerbait and tackle shop, Payson, 53 miles
- Scott's Fly Shoppefly shop, Spanish Fork, 59 miles
Yellow Pages and park listings; straight-line miles only where the listing has an exact address point.
Beehive State creel numbers for Sanpete 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 Sanpete 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 | – |
Utah waters in Sanpete County with their own limits
- Blue LakeNo limit for pacu or tilapia. (2027 guidebook, p. 37)
- Deep Lake (Manti Mountains)Limit of 8 trout from Aug. (2027 guidebook, p. 38)
- Duck Fork ReservoirLimit 2 tiger trout. (2027 guidebook, p. 40)
- Huntington (Mammoth) ReservoirNear the top of Huntington Canyon. (2027 guidebook, p. 43)
- Mount Pleasant Pond (Parleys Pond)Community fisheries regulations are strongly encouraged. (Fish Utah page)
- Yuba Reservoir & State ParkChannel Catfish: Limit 8 (Community Fisheries Limit = 2) (Fish Utah page)
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.
Beehive State record catches near Sanpete County
The record list skips Sanpete County, but nearby waters within 80 miles appear on it.
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albino trout | 9 lbs. 2 oz. | Joes Valley Reservoir | 1989 | catch and keep |
| Wiper | 31" | Huntington North Reservoir | 2026 | catch and release (length) |
| Tiger trout | 19 lbs. 2 oz. | Scofield Reservoir | 2013 | catch and keep |
| Tiger trout | 32" | Scofield Reservoir | 2023 | catch and release (length) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
A short way past Sanpete County
Places in Sanpete County with town pages
- Ephraim2020 count 5,611
- Mount Pleasant2020 count 3,655
- Gunnison2020 count 3,509
- Manti2020 count 3,429
- Moroni2020 count 1,544
- Centerfield2020 count 1,341
- Fairview2020 count 1,203
- Fountain Green2020 count 1,197
Across the Utah county line from Sanpete County
- Sevier County45 miles south
- Utah County52 miles north
- Emery County52 miles southeast
- Carbon County57 miles east
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Sanpete County
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Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Sanpete County through a lens
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography, Public domain
Photo: Frost Museum, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Mike Goad, CC0 1.0
Clearing up Sanpete County fishing myths
Where can I put a boat in the water in Sanpete County?
12 launches, each in the access list above.
Which DWR lake in Sanpete County has the most acreage here?
Miller Flat Reservoir, with 160 acres.
What fish does DWR name near Sanpete County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then tiger trout, brook trout and bonneville cutthroat trout.
Where do Sanpete County anglers pick up flies and jigs?
No Utah shop listing sits inside the county; the closest ones over the line are above.
Which Utah town holds the Sanpete County offices?
That is Manti.
Which Utah license covers fishing in Sanpete County?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah counties are closest to Sanpete County?
Nearest first: Sevier County, Utah County and Emery County.
What is the Utah trout limit in Sanpete 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.
Are there special DWR rules on Sanpete County lakes?
6 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with Blue Lake.
Which Sanpete County waters does DWR call Blue Ribbon?
Huntington (Mammoth) Reservoir and Duck Fork Reservoir, on DWR's Blue Ribbon list.
How many fish did DWR stock in Sanpete County in 2026?
The 2026 DWR table lists 165,555 fish in 115 rows across 50 waters in the county.
A slickrock or Wasatch morning in Sanpete County
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR details with directions.