Fishing in Sevier County, Utah
County seat: Richfield. Census 2020 residents: 21,522.
- 6lake pages
- 11launches
- 3river pages
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Sevier County water by the numbers
Richfield anchors Sevier County as its seat, in a county the 2020 count put at 21,522 people. Its footprint in the Gazetteer is 1,910 square miles of land and 7.8 square miles of water. This site writes up 6 Utah lakes and reservoirs here; on size, Fish Lake leads them. Among Blue Ribbon fisheries, Fish Lake and Clear Creek sits in the county.
The merged UGRC and DWR launch list puts 11 launches in the county, and DWR maps 13 shore or pier points. River pages for the county cover Clear Creek, Sevier River In Marysvale Canyon and Upper Fremont River. Salina City Pond and Monroe Pond appear on DWR's community fisheries list. The 2026 DWR table lists 1,241,289 fish stocked in the county over 120 rows and 29 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 Sevier 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 Sevier County
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Lake | 2,500 acres | 5 | Blue Ribbon fishery | kokanee salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, splake, yellow perch, cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv |
| Johnson Reservoir | 700 acres | 1 | reservoir | tiger muskellunge, yellow perch, muskie Tiger, tiger trout, bass Largemouth |
| Koosharem Reservoir | about 346 acres of mapped outline | 2 | reservoir | bear Lake cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Forsyth Reservoir | about 166 acres of mapped outline | 1 | reservoir | splake, tiger trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Salina City Pond | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Monroe Pond | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout, brook 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 Richfield, 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.
DWR mountain-lake areas touching Sevier County
- Monroe Mountain Lakesbonneville cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout, 40 recent stocking rows
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
The short list: lesser Utah lakes in Sevier County
Another 14 waters in Sevier County have a name on the state maps and little else in print.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford Reservoir | about 250 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Redmond Lake | about 242 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Willow Creek Reservoir | about 125 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Three Creeks Reservoir | about 117 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Paradise Valley Lake | about 90 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Crater Lakes | about 83 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Lost Creek Reservoir | about 56 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Big Lake | about 56 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Sheep Valley Reservoir | about 32 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Boobe Hole Reservoir | about 26 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Annabella Reservoir | about 26 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Mud Lake | about 25 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Rex Reservoir | about 24 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Magelby Reservoir | about 18 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 Sevier County
- Clear CreekBlue Ribbon water, 2 DWR access points, 1 USGS gauge
- Sevier River In Marysvale Canyonguidebook entry, 1 USGS gauge
- Upper Fremont River10 DWR access points
Current streamflow in Sevier County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake, Ut | 6 cfs, 4.23 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:45 pm |
| Clear Creek Above Diversions, Near Sevier, Ut | 25 cfs, 3.73 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:00 pm |
| Salina Creek Near Emery, Ut | 4 cfs, 2.53 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:45 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 Sevier County
- Barney Lake Hand Launch at Monroe Mountain LakesMonroe Mountain Lakes, hand launch, hand launch, hiking, mountain biking
- Bowery Creek Boat Ramp at Fish LakeFish Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, cabins, drinking water, electrical hook-us
- Doctor Creek Boat Ramp at Fish LakeFish Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, cabins, drinking water, electrical hook-us
- Joe Bush Fisherman Parking Area Hand LaunchFish Lake, hand launch, hand launch, hiking, mountain biking
- Johnson Reservoir Boat RampJohnson Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, restrooms
- Koosharem Reservoir BLM AccessKoosharem Reservoir, hand launch, hand launch, primitive (Tent), restrooms
- Koosharem Reservoir Recreation Site Boat RampKoosharem Reservoir, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Manning Meadow Reservoir Hand Launch at Monroe Mountain LakesMonroe Mountain Lakes, hand launch, hand launch, hiking, mountain biking
- Pelican Point Boat Ramp at Fish LakeFish Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Twin Creek Boat Ramp at Fish LakeFish Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, cabins, drinking water, fish Cleaning Station
- Forsyth Reservoir Boat RampForsyth Reservoir, boat ramp, hand launch, OHV or 4WD trails, primitive (Tent)
Bank spots within Sevier County
- "Bowery" Pull-out Shore Access at Fish LakeFish Lake, shore access
- Bowery Creek Campground at Fish LakeFish Lake, shore access
- Doctor Creek Campground at Fish LakeFish Lake, shore access
- Fremont Indian State Park at Clear CreekClear Creek, shore access
- Frying Pan Campground at Fish LakeFish Lake, shore access
- Mackinaw Campground at Fish LakeFish Lake, shore access
- Mamoit Spring Shore Access at Upper Fremont RiverUpper Fremont River, shore access
- Mill Meadow parking area Shore Access at Upper Fremont RiverUpper Fremont River, shore access
- Paiute Campground at Johnson ReservoirJohnson Reservoir, shore access
- Pole Canyon Shore Access at Upper Fremont RiverUpper Fremont River, shore access
- Pullout # 1 Shore Access at Upper Fremont RiverUpper Fremont River, shore access
- Pullout # 2 Shore Access at Upper Fremont RiverUpper Fremont River, shore access
- Twin Creeks Day-use Area Shore Access at Fish LakeFish Lake, 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.
Where DWR stocked fish in Sevier 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 21, 2026 | GLENWOOD POND | Sevier | 100 | Rainbow |
| October 1, 2026 | GLENWOOD POND | Sevier | 280 | Rainbow |
| October 1, 2026 | KOOSHAREM RES | Sevier | 2,021 | Brown trout |
| October 1, 2026 | KOOSHAREM RES | Sevier | 8,570 | Rainbow |
| September 14, 2026 | BARNEY L | Sevier | 5,009 | Cutthroat |
| September 7, 2026 | FISH L | Sevier | 2,002 | Tiger trout |
| September 3, 2026 | FISH L | Sevier | 10,908 | Cutbow ctbl*rtwv |
| September 3, 2026 | FISH L | Sevier | 4,094 | Cutbow ctbl*rtwv |
| September 3, 2026 | FISH L | Sevier | 9,935 | Cutbow ctbl*rtwv |
| September 3, 2026 | FISH L | Sevier | 5,070 | Cutbow ctbl*rtwv |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
Utah harvest rows covering Sevier 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 Sevier 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 Sevier County
- Fish LakeNo limit on yellow perch (2027 guidebook, p. 41)
- Monroe PondThe daily limit is 2 trout. (Fish Utah page)
- Salina City PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Sevier River In Marysvale Canyon(NEW) Limit 40 northern pike, only two may be over 36 inches. (new in the 2027 guidebook, in force from January 1, 2027)
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 Sevier County water
| 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 |
| Kokanee salmon | 4 lbs. | Fish Lake | 2020 | spearfishing |
| Utah sucker | 4 lbs. 15 oz. | Fish Lake | 2003 | spearfishing |
| Brown trout | 21 lbs. 12 oz. | Fish Lake | 1983 | spearfishing |
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 3 lbs. 14 oz. | Fish Lake | 2022 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Buying bait inside Sevier County
Utah tackle listings in Sevier County
- Barney Outdoor Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Richfield
Outfitters listed in Sevier County
- Jmcoutfittingfishing guide, Redmond, (435) 633-3175
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings (city of business), read November 11, 2026.
Minutes from Sevier County by road
Towns in Sevier County with their own pages
- Richfield2020 count 8,201
- Monroe2020 count 2,515
- Salina2020 count 2,441
The Utah counties around Sevier County
- Piute County33 miles southwest
- Sanpete County45 miles north
- Wayne County56 miles southeast
- Emery County61 miles east
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Sorting out the Utah fish of Sevier County by sight
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The questions Sevier County anglers trade
Are there public launches in Sevier County?
UGRC and DWR map 11 launches inside the county.
Which water in Sevier County has the biggest DWR size figure?
Fish Lake, at 2,500 acres.
Which fish does DWR rate near Sevier County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then brook trout, tiger trout and brown trout.
Which Utah shops in Sevier County carry tackle?
Barney Outdoor Outfitters is one of 1 listed here.
From which Utah town does Sevier County govern?
Richfield.
How much is a Utah license for a trip to Sevier 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 Sevier County?
Look at Piute County, Sanpete County and Wayne County.
How many trout does Utah let me keep in Sevier 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 Sevier County waters have their own Utah rules?
4 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with Fish Lake.
Does Sevier County have a Blue Ribbon fishery?
Fish Lake and Clear Creek, on DWR's Blue Ribbon list.
Which Sevier County waters get DWR hatchery fish?
The 2026 DWR table lists 1,241,289 fish in 120 rows across 29 waters in the county.
Is Sevier County water on the DWR record list?
Splake trout, 17 lbs. 4 oz., from Fish Lake (2006).
Work the DWR lakes and streams of Sevier County
Check a water's guidebook entry before keeping fish.