Fishing near Lehi, Utah
City, Utah County. Census 2020 residents: 75,907.
- 2 milesJordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 6rivers within 25 mi
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Utah fishing a short drive from Lehi
75,907 residents lived in Lehi in 2020; it is a city in Utah County. Drive southwest about 2 miles and you reach Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond). For open water, Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) leads the list with 7.6 acres.
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, about 5 miles away, is the closest launch in the state data. The nearest river page is American Fork Creek, about 8 miles away. For shore fishing, Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam) sits 16 miles away. The Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, around 47 miles off, groups DWR's high lakes.
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 Lehi
| Lake | From Lehi | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond) | 2 miles southwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 5 miles east | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Manila Creek Pond | 6 miles east | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 8 miles northwest | 7.6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Sunset Pond | 8 miles north | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Northwest Sunset Pond | 8 miles north | no DWR figure | 0 | community fishery | 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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- American Fork Creek8 miles, DWR stream reach
- Jordan River14 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)14 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)15 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)17 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 12 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)25 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 10 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Live Utah creek numbers around Lehi
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk, Ut | 22 cfs, 6.19 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 pm |
| 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 |
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.
Trailhead lake groups around Lehi
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River47 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River48 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
A map of lakes and launches by Lehi
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Trailer ramps around Lehi, Utah
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake5 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
- American Fork Boat Harbor 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
- Saratoga City unamed Boat Ramp at Utah Lake8 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake8 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Saratoga City south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake9 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Utah Lake State Park Boat Ramp14 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
- Vivian Park Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)16 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, covered Picnic ares, cycling, fire rings
- Primitive Pull-off 1 Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)17 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, hand launch, restrooms
Utah shoreline spots handy to Lehi
- Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)16 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Primitive Pull-off 2 Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)17 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Deer Creek Park at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)18 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Recent DWR plants near Lehi
| Lake | From Lehi | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 5 miles | Oct 8, 2026 | Rainbow | 600 | 11.6 |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 5 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 5 miles | Jun 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 10.77 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 6 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 520 | 11.6 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 6 miles | Aug 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 499 | 11.16 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 6 miles | Jul 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 10.96 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 8 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.25 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 8 miles | Sep 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 568 | 9.55 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 8 miles | Sep 15, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,034 | 9.44 |
| Sunset Pond | 8 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 401 | 4.25 |
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 Lehi
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 Lehi 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. |
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek 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)
- 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)
- Sunset PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Northwest Sunset 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.
Utah records within reach of Lehi
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15 lbs. 9 oz. | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 1991 | catch and keep |
| Brown trout | 34" | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 2015 | catch and release (length) |
| 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) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
The Utah event schedule around Lehi
| 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) |
| May 30, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Jordanelle, Northern Utah (result) | Jordanelle Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| 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.
Where Utah anglers in Lehi buy bait
Where to buy worms and jigs near Lehi
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Drbait and tackle shop, American Fork, 4 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 5 miles
- Lindon Boat Harbormarina, Lindon, 8 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 9 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 11 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 12 miles
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 14 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 Lehi
Utah town pages around Lehi
- Highland4 miles, 2020 count 19,348
- American Fork5 miles, 2020 count 33,337
- Bluffdale5 miles, 2020 count 17,014
- Saratoga Springs6 miles, 2020 count 37,696
- Draper6 miles, 2020 count 51,017
Reservoirs worth a detour from Lehi
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)2 miles
- Highland Glen Park Pond5 miles
- Manila Creek Pond6 miles
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)8 miles
- Utah Countycounty page
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Identification photos for fish at Lehi
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Basing a Utah fishing trip out of Lehi
What Utah reservoir can I reach fastest from Lehi?
Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond), about 2 miles southwest.
How far is the nearest Utah launch from Lehi?
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 5 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Where is DWR shore access near Lehi?
Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), 16 miles away (shore access).
Is there a Utah tackle shop near Lehi?
Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rd, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county is Lehi in?
Utah County.
What Utah license do anglers around Lehi 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 Lehi?
Highland (4 miles), American Fork (5 miles) and Bluffdale (5 miles).
Is there a daily trout cap near Lehi?
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 Lehi?
American Fork Creek lies roughly 8 miles from town.
Is there recently stocked water near Lehi?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Highland Glen Park Pond on Oct 8, 2026, 5 miles from town.
How far is the nearest high-lake area from Lehi?
The Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, about 47 miles away, on DWR's list.
Fish Utah water out of Lehi this weekend
Check a lake's guidebook entry before keeping fish.