Fishing in Utah County, Utah
County seat: Provo. Census 2020 residents: 659,399.
- 17lake pages
- 27launches
- 4river pages
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Utah County: the Utah short version
Utah County keeps its county offices in Provo, and the 2020 Census found 659,399 people across the county. Census Gazetteer figures give it 2,004 square miles of land and 139.8 square miles of water. The county has 17 Utah lakes and reservoirs with pages, and the largest is Utah Lake.
County totals: 27 launches from the launch layers and 21 shore or pier points from DWR. The county's DWR stream reaches include American Fork Creek, Diamond Fork River and Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15). DWR runs Salem Pond, Manila Creek Pond and Spring Lake here as community fisheries. DWR's 2026 stocking table shows 262 stocking rows in the county, 327,467 fish across 43 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.
A Beehive State water map of Utah 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.
Reservoirs and ponds in Utah County, Utah
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Lake | 96,600 acres | 24 | natural lake | bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, walleye, white bass, sucker |
| Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon) | 45 acres | 0 | reservoir | arctic grayling, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, grayling Arctic |
| Tibble Fork Reservoir | 21 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Salem Pond | 11 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Manila Creek Pond | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Spring Lake | 6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Maple Lake | 5 acres | 0 | natural lake | rainbow trout, muskie Tiger |
| Spanish Oaks Reservoir | 5 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond) | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| McClellan Lake (Payson Lakes) | 3.5 acres | 0 | natural lake | rainbow trout |
| Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond | 3.3 acres | 1 | community fishery | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Box Lake (Payson Lakes) | 3 acres | 0 | natural lake | rainbow trout |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon) | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Canyon View Park Pond | 0.8 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, channel catfish |
| Big East Reservoir (Payson Lakes) | Approximately 22 acres when full | 0 | reservoir | brook trout, rainbow trout |
| Theodore Ahlin Park Pond (Pole Canyon Pond) | 3 | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, tiger 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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Lake lists inside 40 miles of Provo name rainbow trout as likely or possible most often.
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.
Named Utah ponds of Utah County still missing a write-up
DWR and the UGRC lakes layer name 10 more waters in Utah County without enough published facts for a page of their own.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake (American Fork Canyon) | 13 acre lake | DWR Fish Utah |
| Pittsburgh Lake | about 4 acres of mapped outline | DWR Fish Utah |
| White Lake | about 502 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Summit Creek Number Two Reservoir | about 64 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Payson Lakes | about 27 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Goshen Reservoir | about 26 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Mill Pond | about 23 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Smiths Reservoir | about 20 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Ewell Regulating Reservoir | about 12 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Kyune Reservoir | about 10 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.
Rivers and creeks running through Utah County
- American Fork CreekDWR stream reach
- Diamond Fork RiverDWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
More Utah County streams on Fish Utah (1)
- Spanish Fork RiverDWR stream reach
Live river gauges in Utah County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| White R Bl Tabbyune Crk Nr Soldier Summit, Ut | 5 cfs, 3.59 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:15 pm |
| Summit Creek Abv Summit Cr Canal Nr Santaquin Ut | 4 cfs, 1.14 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:30 pm |
| Sixth Water Crk Ab Syar Tun Nr Springville, Ut | 33 cfs, 4.36 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:15 pm |
| Diamond Fork Abv Red Hollow Nr Thistle, Ut | 39 cfs, 4.13 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:15 pm |
| Spanish Fork At Castilla, Ut | 87 cfs, 2.62 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:15 pm |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville, Utah | 16 cfs, 3.80 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.
Boat launches inside Utah County
- 170 S Vineyard Access at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, swimming, trails/shoreline paths
- American Fork Beach & Boat Harbor at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, docks – accessible, picnic tables, restrooms
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- LaBaron Point Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Lincoln Beach Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, docks – accessible
- Lincoln Point Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, hand launch, swimming, wildlife watching
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Mill Race Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, wildlife watching
- Millrace north Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Millrace south Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Primitive Pull-off 1 Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, hand launch, restrooms
- Sandy Beach Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, picnic covered area, restrooms
- Saratoga City south Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Saratoga City unamed Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fish Cleaning Station
- Swede Lane Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, wildlife watching
- Swedes Lane Boat Ramp at Utah LakeUtah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Utah Lake State Park Boat RampUtah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer, camp host, docks – accessible, drinking water
- Vineyard Center Street Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, swimming, trails/shoreline paths
- Vivian Park Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, covered Picnic ares, cycling, fire rings
- Goose Point North Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, swimming, wildlife watching
- Hand-Launch Boat Ramp at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondWayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, boat ramp
- Lebaron Point Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, wildlife watching
- Mile Post 13, Mosida Acres Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, swimming, wildlife watching
- Mulberry Beach Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, swimming, wildlife watching
- Powell Slough, North Access at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, wildlife watching
- Tower View Point Hand Launch at Utah LakeUtah Lake, hand launch, hand launch, wildlife watching
Utah piers and bank access across Utah County
- Eagle Park at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Hobble Creek WMA Shore Access at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- Inlet Park at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- Loch Lomond Park at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- Vineyard Beach Shore Access at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- 4000 W Lake Shore at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- ADA Fishing Pier & Docks at Salem PondSalem Pond, shore access
- Airport Dike Road Shore Access at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- Angling Pier/Platform at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondWayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, fishing pier
- Angling Pier/Platform at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondWayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, fishing pier
- Angling Pier/Platform at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondWayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, fishing pier
- Boat Ramp & Dock at Salem PondSalem Pond, shore access
- Fish Cleaning Station Shore Access at Manila Creek PondManila Creek Pond, shore access
- Fish Cleaning Station Shore Access at Theodore Ahlin Park Pond (Pole Canyon Pond)Theodore Ahlin Park Pond (Pole Canyon Pond), shore access
- Free Parking Lot Shore Access at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondWayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, shore access
- Goose Point South Shore Access at Utah LakeUtah Lake, shore access
- Highland Glen Park Pond Fishing PierHighland Glen Park Pond, shore access
- Highland Glen Park Pond Fishing PierHighland Glen Park Pond, shore access
- Highland Glen Park Pond Fishing PierHighland Glen Park Pond, shore access
- Restrooms Shore Access at Manila Creek PondManila Creek Pond, 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.
Utah hatchery fish released in Utah County
Latest first, the county's 2026 rows keep DWR's abbreviated water names.
| Date | Water as DWR prints it | County | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | SALEM POND | Utah | 225 | Rainbow |
| October 22, 2026 | SPRING L | Utah | 720 | Rainbow |
| October 14, 2026 | MANILA CREEK PARK POND | Utah | 520 | Rainbow |
| October 14, 2026 | SALEM POND | Utah | 1,040 | Rainbow |
| October 13, 2026 | PENNY SPRINGS PARK POND | Utah | 350 | Rainbow |
| October 8, 2026 | HIGHLAND GLEN PARK P | Utah | 600 | Rainbow |
| October 8, 2026 | SALEM POND | Utah | 1,000 | Rainbow |
| October 8, 2026 | UTAH L | Utah | 11,894 | Sucker |
| October 7, 2026 | HIGHLAND GLEN PARK P | Utah | 996 | Channel catfish |
| October 7, 2026 | PROVO DELTA COMM FISHERY | Utah | 996 | Channel catfish |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
Utah daily limits applied across Utah 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. Anglers in Utah County use these statewide numbers unless the guidebook names the water. 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.
| 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 | – |
Guidebook entries for Utah County waters
- American Fork CreekAll suckers must be immediately (Fish Utah page)
- Big East Reservoir (Payson Lakes)General Regulations: Anglers may possess a daily limit of 4 fish, anglers can catch fish using flies, bait and lures and there are no size restrictions on the fish… (Fish Utah page)
- Canyon View Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Diamond Fork RiverGeneral Regulations: Anglers may possess a daily limit of 4 fish, anglers can catch fish using flies, bait and lures and there are no size restrictions on the fish… (Fish Utah page)
- Highland Glen Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)(a) From Lakeview Parkway Bridge upstream to I-15 (Utah County): (2027 guidebook, p. 49)
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)(a) From Lakeview Parkway Bridge upstream to I-15 (Utah County): (2027 guidebook, p. 49)
- Manila Creek PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Salem PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon)General Regulations: Anglers may possess a daily limit of 4 fish, anglers can catch fish using flies, bait and lures and there are no size restrictions on the fish… (Fish Utah page)
- Spanish Oaks ReservoirThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Spring LakeThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Theodore Ahlin Park Pond (Pole Canyon Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Utah LakeLimit 6 largemouth or smallmouth bass (a combined total), only 1 may be over 12 inches. (2027 guidebook, p. 53)
- Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (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.
Utah record weights linked to Utah County
| 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 | 15 lbs. 9 oz. | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 1991 | catch and keep |
| White bass | 19" | Salem Pond | 2005 | catch and release (length) |
| Brown trout | 34" | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 2015 | catch and release (length) |
| Walleye | 33" | Utah Lake | 2022 | catch and release (length) |
| White bass | 13 oz. | Utah Lake | 2024 | spearfishing |
| White bass | 7 oz. | Utah Lake | 2016 | setline |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Utah events and results tied to Utah County
0 of 3 entries tied to Utah County remain on the schedule.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | The Great Carp Hunt 2026 (boat category), Utah Lake, boat teams (result) | Utah Lake | Utah Lake Authority |
| April 11, 2026 | The Great Carp Hunt 2026 (shore category), Utah Lake, shore (result) | Utah Lake | Utah Lake Authority |
| no date printed | The Great Carp Hunt 2025, Utah Lake, season total (result) | Utah Lake | Utah Lake Authority |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Utah tackle shops and guides in Utah County
Tackle counters across Utah County
- Al's Sporting Goods, 643 E University Pkwybait and tackle shop, Orem
- Cabela'sbait and tackle shop, Lehi
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Drbait and tackle shop, American Fork
- Eddie Robinson's Flyfishingfly shop, Orem
- Hook Line Sinkerbait and tackle shop, Payson
- Scott's Fly Shoppefly shop, Spanish Fork
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1075 S University Avebait and tackle shop, Provo
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs
- Lake Mountain Marinamarina
- Lindon Boat Harbormarina, Lindon
- Utah Lake State Park Marinamarina, Provo
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings (city of business), read November 11, 2026.
Mapped beside Utah County
Lodging towns across Utah County
- Provo2020 count 115,162
- Orem2020 count 98,129
- Lehi2020 count 75,907
- Eagle Mountain2020 count 43,623
- Spanish Fork2020 count 42,602
- Pleasant Grove2020 count 37,726
- Saratoga Springs2020 count 37,696
- Springville2020 count 35,268
- American Fork2020 count 33,337
- Payson2020 count 21,101
- Highland2020 count 19,348
- Santaquin2020 count 13,725
- Vineyard2020 count 12,543
- Lindon2020 count 11,397
- Mapleton2020 count 11,365
- Alpine2020 count 10,251
Utah counties sharing a line with Utah County
- Wasatch County31 miles northeast
- Salt Lake County40 miles north
- Sanpete County52 miles south
- Summit County64 miles northeast
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Wasatch and red rock water near Utah County, on camera
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Short replies about fishing Utah County
How many boat launches does Utah County have in the Utah data?
The launch layers list 27 launches.
Which Utah County lake tops the size figures?
On size, Utah Lake: 96,600 acres.
Which species keep appearing in DWR lists around Utah County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then wiper, bluegill and largemouth bass.
Does Utah County have a Utah marina or bait counter?
There are 11; Al's Sporting Goods, 643 E University Pkwy comes first.
Which Utah town is the seat for Utah County?
County offices sit in Provo.
Do I need a Utah license to fish in Utah County?
Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
Which Utah counties lie closest to Utah County?
Wasatch County, Salt Lake County and Sanpete County sit nearest.
What trout figures apply to Utah County water?
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.
Which waters in Utah County break from the statewide rows?
17 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with American Fork Creek.
Does DWR stock fish in Utah County?
The 2026 DWR table lists 327,467 fish in 262 rows across 43 waters in the county.
Are there Utah fishing tournaments in Utah County?
3 entries on file, none dated ahead.
Has a Utah record fish come from Utah County?
White bass, 4 lbs. 1 oz., from Utah Lake (1970).
Hitch the boat for Utah water in Utah County
Open a lake for its launches, limits and Reclamation readings.