Fishing near Eagle Mountain, Utah
City, Utah County. Census 2020 residents: 43,623.
- 8 milesJordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 5rivers within 25 mi
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Utah lakes and streams handy to Eagle Mountain
The 2020 Census found 43,623 people in Eagle Mountain, a city of Utah County. The closest lake with a page is Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond), about 8 miles northeast. The largest lake in the table is Utah Lake, at 96,600 acres.
The first mapped launch out of town is Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 6 miles off. For a stream, Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15) lies some 17 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.
Ponds and big reservoirs near Eagle Mountain
| Lake | From Eagle Mountain | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond) | 8 miles northeast | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Utah Lake | 12 miles southeast | 96,600 acres | 24 | natural lake | bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, walleye, white bass, sucker |
| Cove Pond | 13 miles north | 1.2 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 13 miles north | 7.6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 14 miles northeast | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Manila Creek Pond | 15 miles northeast | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout, tiger 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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- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)17 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek18 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)20 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Jordan River21 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)24 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 12 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Current USGS Utah flow by Eagle Mountain
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort, Ut | 0 cfs, 2.17 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:45 pm |
| Provo River At Provo, Ut | 109 cfs, 4.15 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:45 pm |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk, Ut | 22 cfs, 6.19 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 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.
Utah water near Eagle Mountain on one map
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Utah launches within a short tow of Eagle Mountain
- 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 Lake8 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake11 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 Lake13 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Utah Lake State Park Boat Ramp16 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
- Lincoln Point Boat Ramp at Utah Lake16 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, hand launch, swimming, wildlife watching
- LaBaron Point Boat Ramp at Utah Lake18 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
What DWR released near Eagle Mountain lately
| Lake | From Eagle Mountain | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Lake | 12 miles | Oct 8, 2026 | Sucker | 11,894 | 7.51 |
| Utah Lake | 12 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.25 |
| Utah Lake | 12 miles | Jun 17, 2026 | Sucker | 21,575 | 11.26 |
| Cove Pond | 13 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 520 | 11.6 |
| Cove Pond | 13 miles | Aug 17, 2026 | Rainbow | 504 | 10.6 |
| Cove Pond | 13 miles | Jul 6, 2026 | Rainbow | 506 | 10.28 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 13 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.25 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 13 miles | Sep 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 568 | 9.55 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 13 miles | Sep 15, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,034 | 9.44 |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 14 miles | Oct 8, 2026 | Rainbow | 600 | 11.6 |
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.
The Utah guidebook numbers near Eagle Mountain
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. These Utah statewide limits hold near Eagle Mountain unless a lake page prints its own rule. Utah prices its adult 365-day fishing license at $40 for residents and $120 for visitors, unchanged between the two 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. |
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Utah LakeLimit 6 largemouth or smallmouth bass (a combined total), only 1 may be over 12 inches. (2027 guidebook, p. 53)
- Cove PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- 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)
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.
DWR-listed record fish near Eagle Mountain
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| White bass | 13 oz. | Utah Lake | 2024 | spearfishing |
| White bass | 7 oz. | Utah Lake | 2016 | setline |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Derby and tournament dates close to Eagle Mountain
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Picking up gear around Eagle Mountain
Shops the Eagle Mountain regulars use
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Drbait and tackle shop, American Fork, 11 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 13 miles
- Lindon Boat Harbormarina, Lindon, 13 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 17 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 17 miles
- Eddie Robinson's Flyfishingfly shop, Orem, 18 miles
- Al's Sporting Goods, 643 E University Pkwybait and tackle shop, Orem, 18 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
A short way past Eagle Mountain
Other Utah bases near Eagle Mountain
- Saratoga Springs5 miles, 2020 count 37,696
- Lehi10 miles, 2020 count 75,907
- Bluffdale12 miles, 2020 count 17,014
- American Fork12 miles, 2020 count 33,337
- Herriman12 miles, 2020 count 55,144
Other Utah reservoirs near Eagle Mountain
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)8 miles
- Utah Lake12 miles
- Cove Pond13 miles
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)13 miles
- Utah Countycounty page
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Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Eagle Mountain through a lens
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Questions from anglers booked into Eagle Mountain
What Utah lake is nearest Eagle Mountain?
Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond), about 8 miles northeast.
Where can I launch a boat near Eagle Mountain, Utah?
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 6 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Where can I cast from land around Eagle Mountain, Utah?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond) page shows its access.
Is a Utah bait store listed in Eagle Mountain?
Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rd, one of 8 listings nearby.
In which Utah county is Eagle Mountain?
Utah County.
Which Utah license covers fishing around Eagle Mountain?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah towns sit close to Eagle Mountain?
Saratoga Springs (5 miles), Lehi (10 miles) and Bluffdale (12 miles).
What is the trout limit near Eagle Mountain?
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.
Can I wade a Utah river near Eagle Mountain?
Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15) lies roughly 17 miles from town.
Where did DWR stock fish near Eagle Mountain?
Fish Utah lists Sucker at Utah Lake on Oct 8, 2026, 12 miles from town.
A Wasatch or slickrock morning from Eagle Mountain
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR notes with directions.