Fishing near Clinton, Utah
City, Davis County. Census 2020 residents: 23,386.
- 1 mileClinton Park Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Wetting a line near Clinton, Utah
Census 2020 figures put 23,386 people in the Davis County city of Clinton. Some 1 mile northwest of town is Clinton Park Pond, the nearest lake covered here. Among the nearby lakes, Jensen Nature Park Pond is the biggest at 7 acres.
The shortest tow runs 7 miles to Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake. The closest stream page is Ogden River, 11 miles away. Bank casters drive about 15 miles to Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir.
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 a drive from Clinton
| Lake | From Clinton | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Park Pond | 1 mile northwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, wiper |
| Steed Pond | 2 miles southeast | 2.5 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 2 miles north | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, common carp, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Mabey Pond | 3 miles southeast | 3.8 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 5 miles south | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 7 miles northeast | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, common carp, rainbow trout, channel catfish, wiper |
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 River13 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
Utah stream gauges close to Clinton
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Slough At Howard Slough Wma, Nr Hooper, Ut | 9 cfs, 4.43 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| South Fork Weber River Near Hooper, Utah | 0 cfs, 2.52 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:15 pm |
| Weber River At Ogden, Utah | 70 cfs, 9.20 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:15 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.
Clinton ramps and lakes, mapped
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Utah boat put-ins closest to Clinton
- Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake7 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Ogden Bay WMA airboat launch at Great Salt Lake10 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for airboats, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Antelope Island State Park Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake10 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- Willard Bay South Marina15 miles, Willard Bay Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- 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
- 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
- Anderson Cove Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir16 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
Casting from land close to Clinton
- 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.
Stocked Utah water handy to Clinton
| Lake | From Clinton | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Park Pond | 1 mile | Oct 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 2,202 | 11.79 |
| Clinton Park Pond | 1 mile | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 701 | 10.8 |
| Clinton Park Pond | 1 mile | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 500 | 4.04 |
| 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 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 2 miles | Nov 3, 2026 | Brook trout | 177 | 12.84 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 2 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 200 | 17.1 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 2 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 755 | 11.86 |
| Mabey Pond | 3 miles | Apr 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.43 |
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.
What the Utah guidebooks let Clinton anglers 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. Around Clinton, the statewide rows apply wherever a water has no entry of its own. DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
| 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. |
- Clinton Park 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)
- Meadow Creek PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Mabey 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)
- Fort Buenaventura PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – 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.
Record-list Utah waters near Clinton
| 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.
DWR-listed events near Clinton
| 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.
Utah bait counters close to Clinton
Tackle counters on the drive to Clinton
- Wally Luresbait and tackle shop, Clearfield, 2 miles
- Anglers Den Incbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 4 miles
- North Fork Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 6 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1201 N Hill Field Rdbait and tackle shop, Layton, 6 miles
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 16 miles
- Pier 37 Incmarina, Centerville, 17 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
In the same basin as Clinton
More Utah towns near Clinton
- Sunset2 miles, 2020 count 5,475
- West Point2 miles, 2020 count 10,963
- Roy2 miles, 2020 count 39,306
- Syracuse4 miles, 2020 count 32,141
- Clearfield4 miles, 2020 count 31,909
Lakes and ponds around Clinton
- Clinton Park Pond1 mile
- Steed Pond2 miles
- Meadow Creek Pond2 miles
- Mabey Pond3 miles
- Davis Countycounty page
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Reservoirs, high lakes and wadeable creeks around Clinton, pictured
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What a Clinton fishing stay raises
Which DWR lake sits closest to Clinton?
Clinton Park Pond, about 1 mile northwest.
Is there a public Utah boat ramp near Clinton?
Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake, 7 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Is there a DWR fishing pier near Clinton?
Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 15 miles away (shore access).
Where can I buy bait near Clinton, Utah?
Wally Lures, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county is Clinton part of?
Davis County.
What Utah license do visitors to Clinton need?
Licenses in Utah run 365 days from the purchase date: $40 for a resident adult, $120 for a nonresident adult.
Where else in Utah could I stay near Clinton?
Sunset (2 miles), West Point (2 miles) and Roy (2 miles).
What Utah trout rule applies around Clinton?
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 is closest to Clinton?
Ogden River lies roughly 11 miles from town.
Which lake near Clinton got DWR hatchery fish?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Clinton Park Pond on Oct 20, 2026, 1 mile from town.
Which events fish water near Clinton?
NIFT on Mantua Reservoir, Jan. 10, 2027.
Head for the reservoir from Clinton
River pages show DWR access points and USGS flow.