Fishing in Tooele County, Utah
County seat: Tooele. Census 2020 residents: 72,698.
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Fishing Tooele County in brief
The county seat of Tooele County is Tooele, and 72,698 people lived in the county when the 2020 Census was taken. By the Census Gazetteer it covers 7,040 square miles of land and 245.7 square miles of water. Measured by acreage, Vernon Reservoir comes first among 4 Utah lakes and reservoirs covered in the county.
Inside the county line sit 0 launches and 3 shore or pier points. 56,162 fish went into 5 county waters in 2026, per 39 rows of DWR's stocking table.
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.
Plotting Tooele County launches and DWR lakes
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.
Choosing among the Utah lakes of Tooele County
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Reservoir | 35 acres | 0 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Settlement Canyon Reservoir | 29 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout, wiper |
| Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) | no DWR figure | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Grantsville Reservoir | 80 acres | 0 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow 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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Out to 40 miles from Tooele, DWR rates rainbow trout likely or possible on more lake pages than any other fish.
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.
Little-documented Utah waters inside Tooele County
Here are 7 smaller named waters of Tooele County, largest outline first.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Great Salt Lake | about 926,721 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Rush Lake | about 980 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Stansbury Lake | about 95 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Atherley Reservoir | about 47 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Blue Lakes | about 23 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Mill Pond | about 22 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Valley 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.
Creeks winding through Tooele County
River readings across Tooele County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Creek Near Vernon, Ut | 2 cfs, 1.26 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:30 pm |
| Faust Creek Near Vernon, Ut | 0 cfs, 5.39 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:45 pm |
| South Willow Creek Near Grantsville, Ut | 2 cfs, 1.31 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:15 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.
Public ramps in Tooele County
Shore spots spread over Tooele County
- Dirt Boat Ramp Shore Access at Grantsville ReservoirGrantsville Reservoir, shore access
- Dirt Boat Ramp Shore Access at Grantsville ReservoirGrantsville Reservoir, shore access
- Dirt Parking Area Shore Access at Grantsville ReservoirGrantsville 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.
Hatchery deliveries to Tooele County, per DWR
The newest 2026 rows for the county, water names exactly as DWR abbreviates them.
| Date | Water as DWR prints it | County | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | SETTLEMENT CYN RES | Tooele | 3,960 | Tiger trout |
| October 19, 2026 | VERNON CR RES | Tooele | 2,970 | Tiger trout |
| October 15, 2026 | GRANTSVILLE RES | Tooele | 1,197 | Rainbow |
| October 15, 2026 | SETTLEMENT CYN RES | Tooele | 1,260 | Rainbow |
| October 15, 2026 | VERNON CR RES | Tooele | 1,260 | Rainbow |
| October 7, 2026 | GRANTSVILLE RES | Tooele | 2,720 | Rainbow |
| October 7, 2026 | GRANTSVILLE RES | Tooele | 1,360 | Rainbow |
| October 2, 2026 | SETTLEMENT CYN RES | Tooele | 3,000 | Rainbow |
| October 1, 2026 | GRANTSVILLE RES | Tooele | 3,000 | Rainbow |
| September 15, 2026 | OPHIR CR | Tooele | 1,013 | Cutthroat |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
2026 and 2027 Utah limits for Tooele 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. Most of Tooele County fishes under the statewide rows shown here. Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
| 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 | – |
Water-specific rules across Tooele County
- Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir)The reservoir is located at Deseret Chemical Depot, a U.S. (2027 guidebook, p. 38)
- Grantsville ReservoirNo limit for smallmouth bass. (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-book entries near Tooele County
For Tooele County, the closest record-list waters lie within 80 miles.
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White bass | 4 lbs. 1 oz. | Utah Lake | 1970 | catch and keep |
| Channel catfish | 32 lbs. 8 oz. | Utah Lake | 1978 | catch and keep |
| Walleye | 33" | Utah Lake | 2022 | catch and release (length) |
| White bass | 13 oz. | Utah Lake | 2024 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Fly shops and tackle stores of Tooele County
Where Tooele County anglers buy Utah gear
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 6516 N Gateway Drbait and tackle shop, Stansbury Pk
- Boulder Point Marinamarina
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings (city of business), read November 11, 2026.
Grouped near Tooele County
Utah home bases for fishing Tooele County
- Tooele2020 count 35,742
- Grantsville2020 count 12,617
- Stansbury Park2020 count 9,851
- Erda2020 count 3,673
- Wendover2020 count 1,115
Utah counties next to Tooele County
- Juab County55 miles south
- Davis County62 miles northeast
- Salt Lake County64 miles east
- Box Elder County80 miles north
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Identification photos for fish at Tooele County
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What Utahns ask about the water in Tooele County
Can a Utah kayak or boat go in the water in Tooele County?
Neither UGRC nor DWR lists a launch inside the county; neighboring counties have some.
Which Utah reservoir leads Tooele County on size?
That is Vernon Reservoir, listed at 35 acres.
Which fish lead the DWR lists near Tooele County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass.
Is a tackle shop listed in Tooele County?
2 in all, including Sportsman's Warehouse, 6516 N Gateway Dr.
Which Utah town is the county seat of Tooele County?
The seat is Tooele.
What will DWR charge to fish in Tooele County?
A 365-day Utah fishing license for an adult resident is $40; a nonresident adult pays $120, the same in the 2026 and 2027 guidebooks.
Which Utah counties lie next to Tooele County?
By center point: Juab County, Davis County and Salt Lake County.
Is there a daily trout limit in Tooele 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.
Where do the Utah limits change in Tooele County?
2 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir).
How much stocking does Tooele County see?
The 2026 DWR table lists 56,162 fish in 39 rows across 5 waters in the county.
Pick a Utah reservoir or creek in Tooele County
Every launch page carries a directions link.