Fishing near Clearfield, Utah
City, Davis County. Census 2020 residents: 31,909.
- under a mileMabey Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Utah fishing a short drive from Clearfield
31,909 residents lived in Clearfield in 2020; it is a city in Davis County. Drive north under a mile and you reach Mabey Pond. For open water, Hobbs Reservoir leads the list with 65 acres.
Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake, about 11 miles away, is the closest launch in the state data. The nearest river page is Ogden River, about 11 miles away. For shore fishing, Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir sits 15 miles away.
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 still water around Clearfield
| Lake | From Clearfield | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabey Pond | under a mile north | 3.8 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Steed Pond | 2 miles northwest | 2.5 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 3 miles southwest | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Andy Adams Reservoir | 5 miles east | 50 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper, walleye |
| Clinton Park Pond | 5 miles northwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, wiper |
| Hobbs Reservoir | 5 miles east | 65 acres | 0 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, sunfish Bluegill, bass Largemouth, bonneville cutthroat 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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- Ogden River11 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 8 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Weber River11 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- South Fork Ogden River22 miles, guidebook entry, 16 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
Live Utah creek numbers around Clearfield
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Kays Creek Near Layton, Utah | 5 cfs, 0.75 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| Weber River At I-84 At Uintah, Ut | 57 cfs, 5.07 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:25 pm |
| Howard Slough At Howard Slough Wma, Nr Hooper, Ut | 9 cfs, 4.43 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.
A map of lakes and launches by Clearfield
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Trailer ramps around Clearfield, Utah
- Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake11 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Antelope Island State Park Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake12 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- Ogden Bay WMA airboat launch at Great Salt Lake14 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for airboats, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Pineview Reservoir Boat Ramp16 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, camp host, drinking water, gray water disposal
- Anderson Cove Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir16 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Pineview Reservoir-North Arm Boat Ramp16 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Cemetery Point Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir16 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Middle Inlet Hand Launch at Pineview Reservoir17 miles, Pineview Reservoir, hand launch, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fire rings
Utah shoreline spots handy to Clearfield
- Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir15 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
- Browning Point Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir16 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Recent DWR plants near Clearfield
| Lake | From Clearfield | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabey Pond | under a mile | Apr 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.43 |
| Mabey Pond | under a mile | Apr 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 201 | 9.69 |
| Mabey Pond | under a mile | Sep 25, 2025 | Rainbow | 499 | 9.46 |
| Steed Pond | 2 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 526 | 9.42 |
| Steed Pond | 2 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 96 | 4.04 |
| Steed Pond | 2 miles | Sep 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 600 | 9.44 |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 3 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 750 | 9.42 |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 3 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Tiger trout | 609 | 11.08 |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 3 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 697 | 4.04 |
| Andy Adams Reservoir | 5 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 800 | 9.47 |
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.
Daily limits on Utah water around Clearfield
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. Statewide rows cover the water near Clearfield that the guidebook does not name. Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
| 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. |
- Mabey PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Steed PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Jensen Nature Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Andy Adams ReservoirThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Clinton Park PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Hobbs ReservoirLimit 2 trout under 15 inches. (new in the 2027 guidebook, in force from January 1, 2027)
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.
Utah records within reach of Clearfield
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albino trout | 29" | Ogden River | 2004 | 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) |
| Tiger muskellunge | 33 lbs. 9 oz. | Pineview Reservoir | 2006 | catch and keep |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
The Utah event schedule around Clearfield
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 10, 2027 | NIFT | Mantua Reservoir | NIFT |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Mantua, Northern Utah (result) | Mantua 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) |
| May 2, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Mantua, Northern Utah (result) | Mantua Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Where Utah anglers in Clearfield buy bait
Where to buy worms and jigs near Clearfield
- Wally Luresbait and tackle shop, Clearfield, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1201 N Hill Field Rdbait and tackle shop, Layton, 3 miles
- Anglers Den Incbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 5 miles
- North Fork Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 8 miles
- Pier 37 Incmarina, Centerville, 13 miles
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 16 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Grouped near Clearfield
Utah town pages around Clearfield
Reservoirs worth a detour from Clearfield
- Mabey Pondunder a mile
- Steed Pond2 miles
- Jensen Nature Park Pond3 miles
- Andy Adams Reservoir5 miles
- Davis Countycounty page
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Identification photos for fish at Clearfield
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Basing a Utah fishing trip out of Clearfield
What Utah reservoir can I reach fastest from Clearfield?
Mabey Pond, under a mile north.
How far is the nearest Utah launch from Clearfield?
Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake, 11 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Where is DWR shore access near Clearfield?
Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 15 miles away (shore access).
Is there a Utah tackle shop near Clearfield?
Wally Lures, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county is Clearfield in?
Davis County.
What Utah license do anglers around Clearfield carry?
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.
What Utah communities neighbor Clearfield?
Syracuse (3 miles), Sunset (3 miles) and Layton (3 miles).
Is there a daily trout cap near Clearfield?
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.
Where can I fish Utah moving water near Clearfield?
Ogden River lies roughly 11 miles from town.
Is there recently stocked water near Clearfield?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Mabey Pond on Apr 22, 2026, under a mile from town.
Is a derby coming up near Clearfield?
NIFT on Mantua Reservoir, Jan. 10, 2027.
Fish Utah water out of Clearfield this weekend
Check a lake's guidebook entry before keeping fish.