Fishing near American Fork, Utah
City, Utah County. Census 2020 residents: 33,337.
- 3 milesHighland Glen Park Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 6rivers within 25 mi
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Fishing options near American Fork
American Fork is a city in Utah County; the 2020 Census counted 33,337 residents. Highland Glen Park Pond, around 3 miles north, is the first lake out of town. By size, Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon) tops the nearby lakes (45 acres).
Count on 2 miles to reach American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake, the nearest launch. American Fork Creek runs about 6 miles from town. Shore anglers can try Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), 11 miles out. Mountain lakes start with the Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, 44 miles from town.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
Utah lakes an easy drive out of American Fork
| Lake | From American Fork | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 3 miles north | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Manila Creek Pond | 3 miles northeast | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond) | 5 miles west | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Tibble Fork Reservoir | 11 miles northeast | 21 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon) | 11 miles northeast | 45 acres | 0 | reservoir | arctic grayling, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, grayling Arctic |
| Sunset Pond | 12 miles north | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, 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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- American Fork Creek6 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)9 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)11 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)13 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 12 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- Jordan River17 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)23 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 10 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Utah flow gauges a short drive from American Fork
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk, Ut | 22 cfs, 6.19 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 pm |
| Provo River At Provo, Ut | 109 cfs, 4.15 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:45 pm |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville, Utah | 17 cfs, 3.82 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 7:33 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.
Mountain-lake areas a drive from American Fork
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River44 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River46 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Lakes, rivers and ramps by American Fork, mapped
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Nearest Utah boat access to American Fork
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake2 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake4 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake6 miles, Utah 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
- Saratoga City unamed Boat Ramp at Utah Lake7 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Saratoga City south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake7 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Utah Lake State Park Boat Ramp10 miles, Utah 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
- Vivian Park Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)12 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, covered Picnic ares, cycling, fire rings
- Primitive Pull-off 1 Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)12 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, hand launch, restrooms
Piers and banks a drive from American Fork
- Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)11 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Primitive Pull-off 2 Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)13 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Deer Creek Park at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)14 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Utah stocking rows on lakes near American Fork
| Lake | From American Fork | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 3 miles | Oct 8, 2026 | Rainbow | 600 | 11.6 |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 3 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 3 miles | Jun 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 10.77 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 3 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 520 | 11.6 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 3 miles | Aug 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 499 | 11.16 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 3 miles | Jul 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 10.96 |
| Tibble Fork Reservoir | 11 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Cutthroat | 3,494 | 2.86 |
| Tibble Fork Reservoir | 11 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Cutthroat | 1,722 | 2.81 |
| Tibble Fork Reservoir | 11 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Cutthroat | 382 | 2.78 |
| Silver Lake Flat Reservoir (American Fork Canyon) | 11 miles | Jul 22, 2026 | Brook trout | 4,000 | 3.03 |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026. DWR prints the average length with no unit.
Keeper rules on Utah water near American Fork
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 Utah lakes and streams near American Fork follow the statewide table below. 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. |
- Highland Glen Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Manila Creek 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)
- 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)
- Sunset PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
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.
Beehive State record catches near American Fork
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15 lbs. 9 oz. | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 1991 | catch and keep |
| Brown trout | 34" | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 2015 | catch and release (length) |
| 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) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Utah weigh-ins on water near American Fork
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 19, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Jordanelle, Northern Utah (result) | Jordanelle Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| May 30, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Jordanelle, Northern Utah (result) | Jordanelle Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| 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.
Fly shops and bait stores near American Fork
Stocking up on line for American Fork
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Drbait and tackle shop, American Fork, 1 mile
- Lindon Boat Harbormarina, Lindon, 4 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs, 6 miles
- Eddie Robinson's Flyfishingfly shop, Orem, 9 miles
- Al's Sporting Goods, 643 E University Pkwybait and tackle shop, Orem, 9 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 9 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 13 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1075 S University Avebait and tackle shop, Provo, 13 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Mapped beside American Fork
Utah communities a short drive from American Fork
- Pleasant Grove3 miles, 2020 count 37,726
- Cedar Hills3 miles, 2020 count 10,019
- Highland3 miles, 2020 count 19,348
- Lindon5 miles, 2020 count 11,397
- Lehi5 miles, 2020 count 75,907
Impoundments a short drive from American Fork
- Highland Glen Park Pond3 miles
- Manila Creek Pond3 miles
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)5 miles
- Tibble Fork Reservoir11 miles
- Utah Countycounty page
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Sorting out the Utah fish of American Fork by sight
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Using American Fork as a fishing base, answered
Which lake is closest to American Fork, Utah?
Highland Glen Park Pond, about 3 miles north.
Which Utah launch serves American Fork best?
American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake, 2 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Can I fish Utah water without a boat near American Fork?
Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), 11 miles away (shore access).
Where do American Fork anglers buy flies and jigs?
Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Dr, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county page covers American Fork?
Utah County.
What does a Utah fishing license cost for American Fork?
Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
Which Utah towns are near American Fork?
Pleasant Grove (3 miles), Cedar Hills (3 miles) and Highland (3 miles).
What daily trout limit covers water near American Fork?
Statewide, the trout, kokanee and grayling row sets a daily limit 4 under the 2027 guidebook, and the 2026 guidebook matches it. Lakes with their own entry differ.
Which Utah river page is nearest American Fork?
American Fork Creek lies roughly 6 miles from town.
Has DWR stocked a lake near American Fork lately?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Highland Glen Park Pond on Oct 8, 2026, 3 miles from town.
Are there mountain lakes near American Fork?
The Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, about 44 miles away, on DWR's list.
Hook up the trailer in American Fork for Utah water
Open the nearest DWR lake page for launches and limits.