Fishing near Herriman, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 55,144.
- 2 milesCove Pond
- 6launches within 20 mi
- 4rivers within 25 mi
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Utah lakes and streams handy to Herriman
The 2020 Census found 55,144 people in Herriman, a city of Salt Lake County. The closest lake with a page is Cove Pond, about 2 miles west. The largest lake in the table is Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond), at 7.6 acres.
The first mapped launch out of town is Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 12 miles off. For a stream, Jordan River lies some 10 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 Herriman
| Lake | From Herriman | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Pond | 2 miles west | 1.2 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 3 miles east | 7.6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Riverfront Pond | 7 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Kidney Pond | 7 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Midas Pond | 7 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 8 miles northeast | 3 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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- Jordan River10 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek16 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)23 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)24 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
Current USGS Utah flow by Herriman
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort, Ut | 0 cfs, 2.17 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:45 pm |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 3 cfs, 0.24 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:00 pm |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 127 cfs, 9.53 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 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 Herriman 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 Herriman
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake12 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 Lake15 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake15 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- Saratoga City south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake16 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake18 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Great Salt Lake State Marina20 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands 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 Herriman lately
| Lake | From Herriman | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Pond | 2 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 520 | 11.6 |
| Cove Pond | 2 miles | Aug 17, 2026 | Rainbow | 504 | 10.6 |
| Cove Pond | 2 miles | Jul 6, 2026 | Rainbow | 506 | 10.28 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 3 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.25 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 3 miles | Sep 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 568 | 9.55 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 3 miles | Sep 15, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,034 | 9.44 |
| Riverfront Pond | 7 miles | Apr 29, 2026 | Rainbow | 116 | 10.77 |
| Riverfront Pond | 7 miles | Apr 23, 2026 | Rainbow | 114 | 10.44 |
| Riverfront Pond | 7 miles | Mar 16, 2026 | Rainbow | 114 | 10.44 |
| Kidney Pond | 7 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.55 |
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 Herriman
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 Herriman 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. |
- 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)
- Riverfront PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Kidney PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Midas PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)The 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 Herriman
| 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 Herriman
| 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 Herriman
Shops the Herriman regulars use
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 5 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 6 miles
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 6 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 8 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 8 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs, 10 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 11 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 12 miles
Guides listed near Herriman
- Kromefishingfishing guide, West Jordan, (801) 660-5008
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 Herriman
Other Utah bases near Herriman
- Riverton3 miles, 2020 count 45,285
- Bluffdale4 miles, 2020 count 17,014
- South Jordan5 miles, 2020 count 77,487
- West Jordan8 miles, 2020 count 116,961
- Draper8 miles, 2020 count 51,017
Other Utah reservoirs near Herriman
- Cove Pond2 miles
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)3 miles
- Riverfront Pond7 miles
- Kidney Pond7 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Herriman
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Questions from anglers booked into Herriman
What Utah lake is nearest Herriman?
Cove Pond, about 2 miles west.
Where can I launch a boat near Herriman, Utah?
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 12 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Where can I cast from land around Herriman, Utah?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Cove Pond page shows its access.
Is a Utah bait store listed in Herriman?
Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Dr, one of 8 listings nearby.
In which Utah county is Herriman?
Salt Lake County.
Which Utah license covers fishing around Herriman?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah towns sit close to Herriman?
Riverton (3 miles), Bluffdale (4 miles) and South Jordan (5 miles).
What is the trout limit near Herriman?
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 Herriman?
Jordan River lies roughly 10 miles from town.
Where did DWR stock fish near Herriman?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Cove Pond on Oct 14, 2026, 2 miles from town.
A Wasatch or slickrock morning from Herriman
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR notes with directions.