Cutler Reservoir Fishing
A Utah reservoir in Cache County.
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A Utah profile of Cutler Reservoir
Fish Utah prints the size of Cutler Reservoir in Cache County as “12 miles”. Its mapped UGRC outline adds up to about 1,527 acres of mapped outline. The Census place of Smithfield sits about 7 miles out.
It has 3 launches on the UGRC and DWR lists. For fishing without a boat, DWR lists 3 shore and pier points. Read its 3 rule lines before keeping fish.
Size as the DWR Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir prints it (DWR), read November 11, 2026.
Outline area from the UGRC Utah Lakes NHD layer (ArcGIS service; mapped polygon area, not a DWR surface-acre figure), read November 11, 2026.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 24, 2020), read November 11, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026.
Background on Cutler Reservoir from DWR
Utah DWR's own words on Cutler Reservoir:
This narrow lake is fed mainly by the Bear, Logan and Little Bear Rivers.
From the DWR notes on fish and access at Cutler Reservoir:
Because of the river-like nature of this reservoir, depths can change quickly. Those in motorboats are advised to closely monitor bottom depth and speed.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 24, 2020), read November 11, 2026.
Fish DWR lists at Cutler Reservoir
Fish Utah sorts the Cutler Reservoir species by how likely DWR thinks a catch is.
| Species | DWR rating |
|---|---|
| Bullhead | likely |
| Channel catfish | likely |
| Black crappie | possible |
| Common carp | possible |
| Largemouth bass | possible |
| Smallmouth bass | possible |
| Walleye | possible |
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 24, 2020), read November 11, 2026.
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DWR's Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir shows these recent plants; the average length column carries no unit because DWR prints none.
| Date | Species | Number | Average length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Walleye | 9,000 | 0.31 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Walleye | 39 | 8.01 |
| Sep 19, 2016 | Channel catfish | 19,999 | 3.38 |
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 24, 2020), read November 11, 2026.
Utah launch ramps serving Cutler Reservoir
- Cutler Reservoir 3000 N Boat Rampboat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Cutler Reservoir 6200 N Boat Rampboat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Cutler Reservoir SR-30 Boat Rampboat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
Utah bank spots around Cutler Reservoir
- Benson Marina Shore Access at Cutler Reservoirshore access
- Slough Boat Launch (6200 N Boat Launch) Shore Access at Cutler Reservoirshore access
- Valley View Launch Shore Access at Cutler Reservoirshore access
Utah ramps a short tow past Cutler Reservoir
- Hyrum State Park Boat RampHyrum Reservoir, 14 miles south
Neither the UGRC layer nor Fish Utah gives launch fees, hours or lane counts for Cutler Reservoir, so none are printed; parks and marinas post their own.
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Utah limits that apply at Cutler Reservoir
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.
How Cutler Reservoir departs from the statewide limits
- Cutler ReservoirLimit 4 channel catfish. (2027 guidebook, p. 38)
- Cutler ReservoirLimit 15 black crappie. (2027 guidebook, p. 38)
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 38 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Rule text from the DWR Fish Utah entry for Cutler Reservoir, unedited:
- Four channel catfish
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Cutler Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 24, 2020), read November 11, 2026.
Utah baseline limits for the fish of Cutler Reservoir
| Species group | 2027 daily limit | 2026 daily limit | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bullhead | 24 | same | – |
| Channel catfish | 8 | same | – |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (a combined total) | 6 | same | – |
| Walleye | 10, only 1 over 24 inches | same | – |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Possession, as the Utah rule defines it for Cutler Reservoir and every other water: "Possession limit means, for purposes of this rule only, two daily limits, including fish in a cooler, camper, tent, freezer, livewell or any other place of storage, excluding fish stored in an individual’s permanent residence."
Utah Admin. Code R657-13 (R657-13-2), last changed June 23, 2026 as printed on the DWR rules page, read November 11, 2026.
Anglers 12 and older need a Utah fishing license; both the 2026 and 2027 guidebooks print $40 for a resident 365-day adult license and $120 for a nonresident.
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 DWR credits to Cutler Reservoir
| Species | Weight or length | Year | Place as DWR prints it | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bullhead | 3 lbs. 4 oz. | 1999 | Cutler Reservoir | catch and keep |
| Smallmouth bass | 1 lb. 1 oz. | 2017 | Cutler Reservoir | setline |
| bullhead | 1 lb. 1 oz. | 2016 | Cutler Reservoir | setline |
| Carp | 3 lbs. 7 oz. | 2017 | Cutler Reservoir | setline |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Utah tournament calendar for Cutler Reservoir
For Cutler Reservoir contests, the event page holds the sourced schedule.
Neighboring Utah lakes and Cutler Reservoir
The biggest neighbor here is Newton Reservoir, which DWR sizes at 290 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | County | Launches | Species on DWR list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Reservoir | 12 miles | Cache County | 3 | 7 | |
| Newton Reservoir | 6 miles north | 290 acres | Cache County | 0 | 8 |
| Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) | 9 miles southeast | 1 acres | Cache County | 0 | 5 |
| First Dam – Logan River | 11 miles southeast | 11 | Cache County | 0 | 3 |
| Second Dam – Logan River | 12 miles southeast | 2.99 | Cache County | 0 | 3 |
| Wellsville Reservoir | 13 miles south | 7 acres | Cache County | 0 | 6 |
DWR Fish Utah pages, UGRC Boat Ramps and Lakes NHD layers; outline sizes are GIS figures. Read November 11, 2026.
A short way past Cutler Reservoir
Other Utah reservoirs near Cutler Reservoir
- Newton Reservoir6 miles north
- Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond)9 miles southeast
- First Dam – Logan River11 miles southeast
- Second Dam – Logan River12 miles southeast
- Wellsville Reservoir13 miles south
Shops the Cutler Reservoir regulars use
- Rainy's Flies & Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Logan, 8 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 99 E 1400 Nbait and tackle shop, Logan, 8 miles
- Fish Or Starvebait and tackle shop, Logan, 9 miles
- Round Rocks Fly Fishingfly shop, Logan, 10 miles
- Maniac Custom Luresbait and tackle shop, Brigham City, 17 miles
- PME Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Brigham City, 25 miles
Finding a bed close to Cutler Reservoir
- Smithfield7 miles
- Mendon8 miles
- Hyde Park8 miles
Utah county pages that cover Cutler Reservoir
- Cache Countyseat: Logan
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Cutler Reservoir
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Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Cutler Reservoir through a lens
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Questions to settle before the Utah drive to Cutler Reservoir
Where in Utah is Cutler Reservoir?
Look in Cache County; the nearest Census town, Smithfield, is about 7 miles away.
How big does DWR say Cutler Reservoir is?
Fish Utah prints "12 miles".
Which launches does Cutler Reservoir have?
There are 3 launches, including Cutler Reservoir 3000 N Boat Ramp.
Which fish does Fish Utah name for Cutler Reservoir?
DWR lists bullhead and channel catfish; its ratings are odds, not promises.
Which Utah rules apply at Cutler Reservoir?
There are 3 rule lines on file, shown word for word in the limits band.
Which Utah license covers a day at Cutler Reservoir?
Anglers 12 and older need a Utah fishing license; both the 2026 and 2027 guidebooks print $40 for a resident 365-day adult license and $120 for a nonresident. Kids younger than 12 fish free.
Does DWR list a fishing pier at Cutler Reservoir?
DWR lists 3 shore and pier points; Benson Marina Shore Access at Cutler Reservoir is one.
Which Utah tackle shop is nearest Cutler Reservoir?
Nearest listed: Rainy's Flies & Supplies, about 8 miles away.
Does DWR stock Cutler Reservoir?
DWR logs 3 stocking rows; most recent Apr 1, 2026, walleye.
Is Cutler Reservoir in the Utah record book?
DWR credits Cutler Reservoir with a black bullhead of 3 lbs. 4 oz., year 1999.
Do Utah clubs hold tournaments on Cutler Reservoir?
See the tournament page for dates and results.
Save a morning for Cutler Reservoir
Buy the DWR license before you tow the boat.