Fishing near Bountiful, Utah
City, Davis County. Census 2020 residents: 45,762.
- 4 milesBountiful Lake
- 1launch within 20 mi
- 2rivers within 25 mi
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What Bountiful, Utah offers anyone with a rod
A city of Davis County, Bountiful recorded 45,762 residents in the 2020 Census. No lake page sits closer than Bountiful Lake, about 4 miles northwest. Little Dell Reservoir covers the most water close by: 250 acres.
Boats go in at East Canyon Boat Ramp, roughly 15 miles from town. Moving water starts with Jordan River, roughly 18 miles out. About 43 miles away sits the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area of mountain lakes.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
Closest reservoirs to Bountiful
| Lake | From Bountiful | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles northwest | 50 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper, brown trout |
| Farmington Pond | 8 miles north | 3.5 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, wiper, tiger trout |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 10 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Little Dell Reservoir | 11 miles southeast | 250 acres | 0 | reservoir | bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Kaysville Ponds | 11 miles north | 5 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Holmes Creek Reservoir | 14 miles north | 35 acres | 0 | reservoir | bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, 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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- Jordan River18 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Weber River18 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
How Utah streams near Bountiful are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan River @ Cudahy Lane Nr Salt Lake City, Ut | 158 cfs, 2.17 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas, Near Slc, Ut | 1 cfs, 0.25 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 pm |
| Salt Lake City Sewage Canal Nr Farmington, Utah | 61 cfs, 6.05 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 5:33 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.
Utah high-lake areas close to Bountiful
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River43 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River47 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Utah fishing spots around Bountiful on a map
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Where Bountiful boaters back down
- East Canyon Boat Ramp15 miles, East Canyon Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, cabins, camp host, covered Picnic ares
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Hatchery fish stocked close to Bountiful
| Lake | From Bountiful | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles | Nov 2, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,600 | 9.42 |
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,800 | 9.42 |
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 2,000 | 4.04 |
| Farmington Pond | 8 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 690 | 11.79 |
| Farmington Pond | 8 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Tiger trout | 651 | 11.08 |
| Farmington Pond | 8 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 561 | 10.8 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 10 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 10 miles | Jun 6, 2019 | Rainbow | 201 | 14.06 |
| Little Dell Reservoir | 11 miles | Jun 25, 2026 | Brook trout | 6,960 | 3.3 |
| Little Dell Reservoir | 11 miles | May 27, 2026 | Cutthroat | 3,147 | 6.43 |
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.
Statewide Utah rows for Bountiful anglers
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 based in Bountiful start from these statewide rows. Licenses in Utah run 365 days from the purchase date: $40 for a resident adult, $120 for a nonresident adult.
| 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. |
- Bountiful LakeThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Farmington PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Fairmont Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Little Dell ReservoirCLOSED to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (2027 guidebook, p. 45)
- Kaysville PondsThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Holmes Creek ReservoirLimit 6 largemouth bass, only 1 may be over 12 inches. (2027 guidebook, p. 43)
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.
Record-book Utah fish close to Bountiful
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | catch and release (length) |
| Utah sucker | 6 lbs. 6 oz. | Weber River | 2003 | catch and keep |
| Rainbow trout | 30" | Weber River | 2024 | catch and release (length) |
| Mountain whitefish | 24" | Weber River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| Albino trout | 29" | Ogden River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Organized Utah fishing near Bountiful
| 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) |
| Aug. 8, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Pineview, Northern Utah (result) | Pineview Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| July 18, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Pineview, Northern Utah (result) | Pineview Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| June 13, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Echo Reservoir, Northern Utah (result) | Echo 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) |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Utah tackle stores around Bountiful
Bait shops worth a detour before Bountiful
- Pier 37 Incmarina, Centerville, 4 miles
- High Country Fly Fishersfly shop, North Salt Lake, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 400 W 100 Sbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 8 miles
- Western Rivers Flyfisherfly shop, Salt Lake City, 8 miles
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 12 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 15 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1201 N Hill Field Rdbait and tackle shop, Layton, 15 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 16 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
In Utah close to Bountiful
Neighboring Utah towns to Bountiful
- Woods Cross3 miles, 2020 count 11,410
- West Bountiful3 miles, 2020 count 5,917
- North Salt Lake3 miles, 2020 count 21,907
- Centerville4 miles, 2020 count 16,884
- Salt Lake City8 miles, 2020 count 199,723
Backup Utah lakes when Bountiful is slow
- Bountiful Lake4 miles
- Farmington Pond8 miles
- Fairmont Park Pond10 miles
- Little Dell Reservoir11 miles
- Davis Countycounty page
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Wasatch and red rock water near Bountiful, on camera
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What anglers staying in Bountiful tend to ask
Which lake is a short drive from Bountiful, Utah?
Bountiful Lake, about 4 miles northwest.
Where do Bountiful boaters put in on Utah water?
East Canyon Boat Ramp, 15 miles away, on East Canyon Reservoir.
Which DWR shore spots are near Bountiful?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Bountiful Lake page shows its access.
Which stores near Bountiful sell Utah fishing gear?
Pier 37 Inc, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county holds Bountiful?
Davis County.
Do I need a Utah fishing license near Bountiful?
Utah prices its adult 365-day fishing license at $40 for residents and $120 for visitors, unchanged between the two guidebooks.
Which Utah towns are a short drive from Bountiful?
Woods Cross (3 miles), West Bountiful (3 miles) and North Salt Lake (3 miles).
How many trout may an angler near Bountiful keep?
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.
What DWR stream runs near Bountiful?
Jordan River lies roughly 18 miles from town.
What did DWR stock near Bountiful?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Bountiful Lake on Nov 2, 2026, 4 miles from town.
Which backcountry lakes are near Bountiful?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 43 miles away, on DWR's list.
Plan a Beehive State trip from Bountiful
Lake pages carry launches, DWR species lists and dated limits.