Fishing near Holladay, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 31,965.
- 5 milesFairmont Park Pond
- 0launches within 20 mi
- 5rivers within 25 mi
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Wetting a line near Holladay, Utah
Census 2020 figures put 31,965 people in the Salt Lake County city of Holladay. Some 5 miles northwest of town is Fairmont Park Pond, the nearest lake covered here. Among the nearby lakes, Willow Pond is the biggest at 4 acres.
The closest stream page is Jordan River, 6 miles away. For alpine lakes, the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area is some 40 miles from town.
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 Holladay
| Lake | From Holladay | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Park Pond | 5 miles northwest | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles west | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles west | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Lake Florence | 8 miles southeast | 2 acres | 0 | natural lake | brook trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 8 miles southwest | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Lake Lillian | 8 miles southeast | 3 acres | 0 | natural lake | arctic grayling, grayling Arctic, brook 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 River6 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek16 miles, DWR stream reach
- Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)22 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 10 DWR access points, 4 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
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)25 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
Utah stream gauges close to Holladay
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 3 cfs, 0.24 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 pm |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 120 cfs, 9.53 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 pm |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 120 cfs, 1.74 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.
Backcountry Utah basins near Holladay
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River40 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River42 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway48 miles, brook trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout, grayling Arctic, bonneville cutthroat trout
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Holladay ramps and lakes, mapped
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Stocked Utah water handy to Holladay
| Lake | From Holladay | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Park Pond | 5 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 5 miles | Jun 6, 2019 | Rainbow | 201 | 14.06 |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 251 | 11.86 |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles | Oct 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 17.1 |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 688 | 11.6 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles | Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.69 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles | Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.64 |
| Lake Florence | 8 miles | Jul 22, 2026 | Brook trout | 500 | 3.03 |
| Lake Florence | 8 miles | Jun 25, 2025 | Brook trout | 500 | 3.01 |
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 Holladay 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 Holladay, 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. |
- Fairmont Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Willow PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Millrace Park 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.
Record-list Utah waters near Holladay
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | catch and release (length) |
| Smallmouth bass | 23 ½" | Jordanelle Reservoir | 2003 | catch and release (length) |
| Mountain whitefish | 4 lbs. 12 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 1997 | catch and keep |
| Black crappie | 1 lb. 14 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 2020 | spearfishing |
| Yellow perch | 15 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 2023 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
DWR-listed events near Holladay
| 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) |
| 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 bait counters close to Holladay
Tackle counters on the drive to Holladay
- Fish Tech Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7035 S 1300 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 3 miles
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 4 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 4 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 5 miles
- Western Rivers Flyfisherfly shop, Salt Lake City, 7 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 8 miles
Guide businesses close to Holladay
- 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.
In the same basin as Holladay
More Utah towns near Holladay
- Millcreek2 miles, 2020 count 63,380
- Cottonwood Heights3 miles, 2020 count 33,617
- Murray3 miles, 2020 count 50,637
- Midvale5 miles, 2020 count 36,028
- South Salt Lake5 miles, 2020 count 26,777
Lakes and ponds around Holladay
- Fairmont Park Pond5 miles
- Willow Pond5 miles
- Millrace Park Pond5 miles
- Lake Florence8 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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Reservoirs, high lakes and wadeable creeks around Holladay, pictured
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What a Holladay fishing stay raises
Which DWR lake sits closest to Holladay?
Fairmont Park Pond, about 5 miles northwest.
Is there a public Utah boat ramp near Holladay?
The nearest mapped launch is Great Salt Lake State Marina, 21 miles away.
Is there a DWR fishing pier near Holladay?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Fairmont Park Pond page shows its access.
Where can I buy bait near Holladay, Utah?
Fish Tech Outfitters, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county is Holladay part of?
Salt Lake County.
What Utah license do visitors to Holladay 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 Holladay?
Millcreek (2 miles), Cottonwood Heights (3 miles) and Murray (3 miles).
What Utah trout rule applies around Holladay?
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 Holladay?
Jordan River lies roughly 6 miles from town.
Which lake near Holladay got DWR hatchery fish?
Fish Utah lists Channel catfish at Fairmont Park Pond on Sep 15, 2020, 5 miles from town.
Can I hike to fishing lakes from Holladay?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 40 miles away, on DWR's list.
Head for the reservoir from Holladay
River pages show DWR access points and USGS flow.