Pineview Reservoir Fishing
A Utah reservoir in Weber County.
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Pineview Reservoir: the Utah short version
DWR gives no acreage for Pineview Reservoir, a reservoir in Weber County; the UGRC lakes layer traces about 2,500 acres of mapped outline. By straight line, Mountain Green lies about 8 miles from the water.
Boaters get 5 launches here in the launch data. Bank anglers have 2 shore and pier points from DWR. The Utah guidebook and Fish Utah print 4 rule lines for it.
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 Pineview Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Oct 14, 2026), read November 11, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026.
The Fish Utah notes for Pineview Reservoir
The Fish Utah entry for Pineview Reservoir opens:
Pineview Reservoir is a popular destination for anglers and recreational boaters alike. During warmer weather the reservoir can be crowded with boaters and water-skiers. Plan accordingly.
Getting to Pineview Reservoir, per DWR: From Ogden's 12th Street, take Hwy 39 and head east five miles up Ogden Canyon to the reservoir.
Amenities DWR lists at Pineview Reservoir access points: boat Ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling, drinking water, fire rings, gray water disposal and hand launch.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Pineview Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Oct 14, 2026), read November 11, 2026.
How DWR rates the fish in Pineview Reservoir
For Pineview Reservoir, DWR files each species under likely, possible or unlikely.
| Species | DWR rating |
|---|---|
| Black crappie | likely |
| Largemouth bass | likely |
| Smallmouth bass | likely |
| Tiger muskellunge | likely |
| Yellow perch | likely |
| Bullhead | possible |
| Bluegill | possible |
| Common carp | possible |
| Green sunfish | possible |
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Pineview Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Oct 14, 2026), read November 11, 2026.
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These Pineview Reservoir stocking rows are copied from Fish Utah; DWR names no length unit.
| Date | Species | Number | Average length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Muskie tiger | 4,994 | 2.45 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Muskie tiger | 199 | 11.14 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Muskie tiger | 2,000 | 6.3 |
| May 13, 2025 | Muskie tiger | 10,000 | 2.92 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Muskie tiger | 3,000 | 6.3 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Muskie tiger | 13,000 | 2.12 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Muskie tiger | 501 | 8.82 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Muskie tiger | 5,166 | 2.94 |
| May 25, 2022 | Muskie tiger | 5,000 | 1.36 |
| May 4, 2022 | Muskie tiger | 4,551 | 1.78 |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Muskie tiger | 19,920 | 1.05 |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Muskie tiger | 20,007 | 1.22 |
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Pineview Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Oct 14, 2026), read November 11, 2026.
The latest DWR report for Pineview Reservoir
Fishing forecast (September-November) Low water alert: Pineview is being drawn down for the Ogden City pipeline replacement. All conventional boat ramps are now out of the water, so trailered boats cannot be launched. Personal watercraft that do not require a boat ramp may still be used where access is available.
Read the Pineview Reservoir report with its date in mind: Sep 24, 2026.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Pineview Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Oct 14, 2026), read November 11, 2026.
Putting a boat in at Pineview Reservoir, Utah
- Anderson Cove Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoirboat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Cemetery Point Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoirboat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Middle Inlet Hand Launch at Pineview Reservoirhand launch, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fire rings
- Pineview Reservoir Boat Rampboat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, camp host, drinking water, gray water disposal
- Pineview Reservoir-North Arm Boat Rampboat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
Utah shore and pier access at Pineview Reservoir
- Browning Point Shore Access at Pineview Reservoirshore access, cycling, mountain biking, swimming
- Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoirshore access, hiking, mountain biking, swimming
Other launch points close to Pineview Reservoir
- Willard Bay South MarinaWillard Bay Reservoir, 15 miles west
- Willard Bay north Boat RampWillard Bay Reservoir, 16 miles northwest
- Mantua Reservoir Boat RampMantua Reservoir, 18 miles northwest
Check with the land manager at Pineview Reservoir for fees; the layers record none.
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Reservoir and gauge figures for Pineview Reservoir
Reclamation daily values for Pineview Reservoir, November 5, 2026.
Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region reservoir data (hydrodata), latest daily values, read November 11, 2026. Provisional.
For Pineview Reservoir, only the USGS line updates on page view.
Size and limit rules for Pineview 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.
Special rules the guidebook prints for Pineview Reservoir
- Pineview ReservoirLimit 20 crappie. (2027 guidebook, p. 48)
- Pineview ReservoirCLOSED to the possession of tiger muskie. All tiger muskie must be immediately released. (2027 guidebook, p. 48)
- Pineview ReservoirUnlawful to use whole fish for bait. Cut bait must not be larger than one inch in any dimension and no more than one piece per hook. (2027 guidebook, p. 48)
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 48 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
DWR's map page for Pineview Reservoir carries the rule text below, word for word.
- Limit 20 crappie. Closed to the possession of tiger muskie – all tiger muskie must be immediately released. Tiger muskie may not be taken by means of underwater spearfishing. Closed to the use of underwater spearfishing to take largemouth and smallmouth bass from April 1 through the fourth Saturday of June. Unlawful to use the whole fish for bait – cut baitfish must not be larger than one inch in any dimension and no more than one piece per hook.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Pineview Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Oct 14, 2026), read November 11, 2026.
The DWR statewide table as it applies to Pineview Reservoir
| Species group | 2027 daily limit | 2026 daily limit | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bluegill and green sunfish (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bullhead | 24 | same | – |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (a combined total) | 6 | same | – |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1 over 40 inches | same | – |
| Yellow perch | 50 | same | – |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
For a cooler leaving Pineview Reservoir, Utah law says: "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.
Short-term rule changes for Pineview Reservoir
- Because Pineview Reservoir will be intentionally drawn down this summer (to prepare for installation of a new drinking water pipeline), we're increasing the daily limits as follows: 12 largemouth or smallmouth bass (a combined total) 1 tiger muskellunge over 40 inches No limit, all other species This change went into effect July 2, 2026 and will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2026. We want anglers to harvest more of the fish in the reservoir. (Reducing the population will also help increase the survival of the remaining fish.)in effect through December 31, 2026
2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 6 (in force through December 31, 2026; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Record catches DWR logs from Pineview Reservoir
| Species | Weight or length | Year | Place as DWR prints it | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger muskellunge | 33 lbs. 9 oz. | 2006 | Pineview Reservoir | catch and keep |
| Tiger muskellunge | 53 ¼" | 1998 | Pineview Reservoir | catch and release (length) |
| bullhead | 1 lb. 3 oz. | 2009 | Pineview Reservoir | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Who runs Utah events on Pineview Reservoir
The Pineview Reservoir tournament page lists upcoming dates and posted results with sources.
Sizing Pineview Reservoir against nearby Utah water
For more room, Hobbs Reservoir runs 65 acres by DWR's figure.
| Water | Distance | Size | County | Launches | Species on DWR list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineview Reservoir | about 2,500 acres of mapped outline | Weber County | 5 | 10 | |
| Glassmans Pond | 10 miles southwest | 2 acres | Weber County | 0 | 6 |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 10 miles west | 29 acres | Weber County | 0 | 6 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 10 miles west | 2 acres | Weber County | 0 | 6 |
| Causey Reservoir | 12 miles east | about 161 acres of mapped outline | Weber County | 0 | 6 |
| Hobbs Reservoir | 13 miles southwest | 65 acres | Davis County | 0 | 7 |
DWR Fish Utah pages, UGRC Boat Ramps and Lakes NHD layers; outline sizes are GIS figures. Read November 11, 2026.
Mapped beside Pineview Reservoir
Impoundments a short drive from Pineview Reservoir
- Glassmans Pond10 miles southwest
- Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond)10 miles west
- Fort Buenaventura Pond10 miles west
- Causey Reservoir12 miles east
- Hobbs Reservoir13 miles southwest
Stocking up on line for Pineview Reservoir
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 1 mile
- North Fork Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 11 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 13 miles
- Anglers Den Incbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 13 miles
- Wally Luresbait and tackle shop, Clearfield, 16 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 16 miles
Outfitters who run trips to Pineview Reservoir
- Reel Trout Outfittersfishing guide, Ogden, (801) 205-2763
Utah towns with motels near Pineview Reservoir
- Mountain Green8 miles
- North Ogden9 miles
- Ogden9 miles
Which Utah county Pineview Reservoir sits in
- Weber Countyseat: Ogden
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Sorting out the Utah fish of Pineview Reservoir by sight
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Pineview Reservoir: what Beehive State anglers ask
Which Utah county holds Pineview Reservoir?
It lies in Weber County; the nearest Census town, Mountain Green, is about 8 miles away.
How much water is Pineview Reservoir?
Only the UGRC outline sizes it: about 2,500 acres of mapped outline.
Can a trailered boat get onto Pineview Reservoir?
The UGRC and DWR data list 5 launches; Anderson Cove Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir is one.
Does DWR rate trout at Pineview Reservoir?
Look for black crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tiger muskellunge and yellow perch, per DWR's list.
Has DWR written special rules for Pineview Reservoir?
Its 4 rule lines are quoted in full above, with the guidebook year.
What does a Utah license cost for Pineview 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. Utah asks no license of anglers under 12.
Can a Utah angler fish Pineview Reservoir from shore?
Try Browning Point Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, one of 2 shore and pier points.
Which store is handiest for Pineview Reservoir?
Our Utah list points to American Land & Leisure, about 1 mile away.
Is Pineview Reservoir high or low?
The level band shows the newest value with its agency and date.
When did DWR last stock Pineview Reservoir?
The newest of 23 stocking rows is Apr 29, 2026: muskie tiger.
Which Utah record came from Pineview Reservoir?
Pineview Reservoir carries the tiger muskellunge entry at 33 lbs. 9 oz., year 2006.
Does Pineview Reservoir host Utah tournaments?
Organizer events and winners fill its event page.
Put Pineview Reservoir on the Utah calendar
Read the dated limits, then pick a launch.