Rockport Reservoir Fishing
A Utah reservoir in Summit County.
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Rockport Reservoir at a Beehive State glance
Rockport Reservoir sits in Summit County with no DWR acreage; its UGRC outline shows about 1,056 acres of mapped outline. Supplies wait in East Basin, around 5 miles by straight line.
Our merged launch list has 1 launch for it. Shore casters get 4 shore and pier points. There are 1 rule line written 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 Rockport Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 16, 2019), read November 11, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026.
What DWR writes about Rockport Reservoir
From the DWR Fish Utah description of Rockport Reservoir:
Rockport Reservoir, also known as Wanship Reservoir, is an medium size reservoir located between Coalville and Kamas. Public access is unrestricted, but fees are charged to use park facilities.
DWR routes drivers to Rockport Reservoir this way: From I-80 at Wanship head south on Hwy 189 for about two miles.
The DWR points around Rockport Reservoir mention boat Ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, docks – accessible, drinking water, fire rings, fish Cleaning Station and gray water disposal.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Rockport Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 16, 2019), read November 11, 2026.
Species DWR rates at Rockport Reservoir
DWR rates each fish at Rockport Reservoir as likely, possible or unlikely; those are DWR's words, not a catch promise.
| Species | DWR rating |
|---|---|
| Brown trout | likely |
| Rainbow trout | likely |
| Smallmouth bass | likely |
| Yellow perch | likely |
| Kokanee salmon | possible |
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Rockport Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 16, 2019), read November 11, 2026.
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Fish Utah logs these Rockport Reservoir releases by date, species and number.
| Date | Species | Number | Average length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 3,096 | 11.83 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 676 | 11.63 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 2,862 | 11.63 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 954 | 11.63 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 906 | 11.83 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 3,247 | 11.83 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,812 | 11.83 |
| May 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 669 | 10.96 |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 892 | 11.73 |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 899 | 11.73 |
| May 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,386 | 11.75 |
| May 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,386 | 11.75 |
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Rockport Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 16, 2019), read November 11, 2026.
The DWR report for Rockport Reservoir, with its date
Fishing forecast (September-November): When water temperatures cool down, trout begin to head shallower in the reservoir while the warm water fish, such as smallmouth bass, head deeper. Rainbow trout: For shore anglers, try fishing trout dough bait or a worm off the bottom in shallow water. Boat anglers can do well trolling crankbaits, or a pop gear and a worm or a squid and dodger combination, at depths from right under the surface down to 40 feet.
The Rockport Reservoir note above is dated Sep 17, 2026 by DWR.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Rockport Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 16, 2019), read November 11, 2026.
Public Utah launches on Rockport Reservoir
- Rockport State Park Boat Rampboat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, camp host, covered Picnic ares, docks – accessible
No boat needed for Utah anglers at Rockport Reservoir
- Fishing Access 1 at Rockport Reservoirshore access
- Fishing Access 2 at Rockport Reservoirshore access
- Fishing Access 3 at Rockport Reservoirshore access
- Fishing Access 4 at Rockport Reservoirshore access
More launches near Rockport Reservoir
- Jordanelle State Park-Hailstone North Boat RampJordanelle Reservoir, 10 miles south
- Jordanelle State Park-Hailstone South Boat RampJordanelle Reservoir, 11 miles south
- Jordanelle State Park-Rock Cliff Boat RampJordanelle Reservoir, 12 miles south
- Echo Reservoir Boat RampEcho Reservoir, 13 miles north
- East Canyon Boat RampEast Canyon Reservoir, 15 miles northwest
Launch charges at Rockport Reservoir, if any, come from the managing agency, not this page.
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Where the Utah water stands at Rockport Reservoir
Reclamation daily values for Rockport Reservoir, November 10, 2026.
Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region reservoir data (hydrodata), latest daily values, read November 11, 2026. Provisional.
The Rockport Reservoir panel mixes live USGS data with dated Reclamation daily values.
How many fish Rockport Reservoir lets you keep
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.
Fish Utah, the DWR map, prints these lines for Rockport Reservoir.
- General possession limits apply. Closed to the use of underwater spearfishing to take largemouth and smallmouth bass from April 1 through the fourth Saturday in June.
Utah DWR Fish Utah page for Rockport Reservoir (DWR last updated the page Apr 16, 2019), read November 11, 2026.
Utah statewide rows that reach Rockport Reservoir
| Species group | 2027 daily limit | 2026 daily limit | Note as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (a combined total) | 6 | same | – |
| Trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling (a combined total) | 4 | same | Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30. |
| Yellow perch | 50 | same | – |
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 9 (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026.
Kokanee at Rockport Reservoir: Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30 to protect kokanee during the spawning season.
Utah defines possession this way, Rockport Reservoir included: "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.
Where Rockport Reservoir ranks among area lakes
Of the five closest Utah waters with pages, Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood Canyon) is largest by DWR acres at 10 acres.
| Water | Distance | Size | County | Launches | Species on DWR list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport Reservoir | about 1,056 acres of mapped outline | Summit County | 1 | 5 | |
| Deer Valley Ponds | 10 miles southwest | 3 acres | Summit County | 0 | 4 |
| Jordanelle Reservoir | 11 miles south | 3300 | Wasatch County | 5 | 14 |
| Echo Reservoir | 12 miles north | about 1,424 acres of mapped outline | Summit County | 1 | 9 |
| East Canyon Reservoir | 14 miles northwest | about 659 acres of mapped outline | Morgan County | 1 | 8 |
| Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood Canyon) | 15 miles southwest | 10 acres | Salt Lake County | 0 | 3 |
DWR Fish Utah pages, UGRC Boat Ramps and Lakes NHD layers; outline sizes are GIS figures. Read November 11, 2026.
Grouped near Rockport Reservoir
Reservoirs worth a detour from Rockport Reservoir
- Deer Valley Ponds10 miles southwest
- Jordanelle Reservoir11 miles south
- Echo Reservoir12 miles north
- East Canyon Reservoir14 miles northwest
- Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood Canyon)15 miles southwest
Where to buy worms and jigs near Rockport Reservoir
- Marina at Rockportmarina, Peoa, 3 miles
- Jordanelle Rentals & Marinamarina, Heber City, 11 miles
- Fishwestbait and tackle shop, Kamas, 11 miles
- Discount Quality Fliesbait and tackle shop, Midway, 18 miles
- Fish Heads Fly Shopfly shop, Heber City, 18 miles
- Four Seasons Fly Fishersfly shop, Heber City, 18 miles
Utah guide services that fish Rockport Reservoir
- Utah Trout Fittersfishing guide, Park City, (973) 234-4412
- Park City Fly Fishing Guidesfly fishing guide, Park City, (435) 631-9933
- Park City Fly Shop Guide Servicefly fishing guide, Park City, (435) 640-2864
Rooms and campgrounds handy to Rockport Reservoir
- East Basin5 miles
- Oakley7 miles
- Snyderville9 miles
Utah counties touching Rockport Reservoir
- Summit Countyseat: Coalville
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Identification photos for fish at Rockport Reservoir
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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Quick replies for a trip to Rockport Reservoir
Which Utah county roads lead to Rockport Reservoir?
DWR places it in Summit County; the nearest Census town, East Basin, is about 5 miles away.
Is Rockport Reservoir a large Utah water?
DWR is silent; UGRC maps about 1,056 acres of mapped outline.
Which launch suits a first trip to Rockport Reservoir?
Use Rockport State Park Boat Ramp; the data show 1 launch.
Which species does DWR list at Rockport Reservoir?
DWR rates brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and yellow perch there.
How many fish can a Utah angler keep at Rockport Reservoir?
It has 1 rule line; they replace the statewide numbers where they speak.
Where does licensing stand for Rockport 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. Children under 12 need no license.
Does DWR list bank fishing at Rockport Reservoir?
DWR maps 4 shore and pier points, such as Fishing Access 1 at Rockport Reservoir.
Is a Utah bait store close to Rockport Reservoir?
The list starts with Marina at Rockport, about 3 miles away.
Who reports the Utah level at Rockport Reservoir?
Check the level band for agency and date.
Which DWR hatchery fish go into Rockport Reservoir?
Fish Utah lists 37 stocking rows; the newest is Sep 28, 2026, rainbow.
Plan a Wasatch-to-red-rock weekend at Rockport Reservoir
Prices and limit tables share one Utah page.