Fishing near Logan, Utah
City, Cache County. Census 2020 residents: 52,778.
- 2 milesSkylars Pond (West Willow Pond)
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Where Utah anglers from Logan go
Logan, a city of Cache County, had 52,778 residents at the 2020 count. County government for Cache County sits here. Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) lies roughly 2 miles to the south, nearer than any other lake page. Cutler Reservoir, at 12 miles, is the widest lake within reach.
With a trailer, Bear River 3800 N Boat Ramp is the nearest mapped launch at 5 miles. Around 12 miles off is Logan River. Chokecherry Picnic Area Shore Access at Logan River, roughly 10 miles away, has shore access.
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 reservoirs within reach of Logan
| Lake | From Logan | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) | 2 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| First Dam – Logan River | 3 miles east | 11 | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Second Dam – Logan River | 5 miles east | 2.99 | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Third Dam – Logan River | 6 miles east | 6 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout |
| Hyrum Reservoir | 8 miles south | about 432 acres of mapped outline | 1 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow trout, yellow perch, wiper |
| Cutler Reservoir | 9 miles northwest | 12 miles | 3 | reservoir | bullhead, channel catfish |
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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- Logan River12 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 14 DWR access points, 1 USGS gauge
- Blacksmith Fork River12 miles, guidebook entry, 10 DWR access points
- West Fork Bear River17 miles, 4 USGS gauges
USGS Utah readings near Logan
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Com F Logan R Ab St D And Cache Hl Can Nr Logan Ut | 87 cfs | Nov 12 4:30 pm |
| Logan River Above State Dam, Near Logan, Ut | 87 cfs, 2.54 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| Cache Highline Canal Near Logan, Utah | 0 cfs, 1.04 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:40 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.
Plotted fishing spots near Logan
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Handiest Utah ramps for Logan boaters
- Bear River 3800 N Boat Ramp5 miles, Lower Bear River, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Cutler Reservoir SR-30 Boat Ramp6 miles, Cutler Reservoir, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Cutler Reservoir 3000 N Boat Ramp7 miles, Cutler Reservoir, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Hyrum State Park Boat Ramp8 miles, Hyrum Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, camp host, docks – accessible, drinking water
- Cutler Reservoir 6200 N Boat Ramp11 miles, Cutler Reservoir, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Deweyville Boat Ramp at Lower Bear River14 miles, Lower Bear River, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Mantua Reservoir Boat Ramp17 miles, Mantua Reservoir, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, restrooms, swimming
- Corinne Boat Ramp at Lower Bear River19 miles, Lower Bear River, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
DWR shore points near Logan
- Chokecherry Picnic Area Shore Access at Logan River10 miles, Logan River, shore access
- Wood Camp Campground at Logan River11 miles, Logan River, shore access
- Lower Twin Bridge Shore Access at Logan River13 miles, Logan River, shore access
- Temple Fork Shore Access at Logan River14 miles, Logan River, shore access
- USU Forestry Field Statio Shore Access at Logan River17 miles, Logan River, shore access
- Red Banks Campground at Logan River18 miles, Logan River, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Fresh DWR stockings around Logan
| Lake | From Logan | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) | 2 miles | May 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 10.91 |
| Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) | 2 miles | May 1, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 11.73 |
| Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) | 2 miles | Oct 8, 2025 | Rainbow | 400 | 10.53 |
| First Dam – Logan River | 3 miles | Sep 4, 2026 | Rainbow | 585 | 12.08 |
| First Dam – Logan River | 3 miles | Aug 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 11.7 |
| First Dam – Logan River | 3 miles | Jul 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 198 | 11.7 |
| Second Dam – Logan River | 5 miles | Sep 4, 2026 | Rainbow | 350 | 12.07 |
| Second Dam – Logan River | 5 miles | Aug 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 947 | 11.7 |
| Second Dam – Logan River | 5 miles | Jul 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 387 | 11.7 |
| Third Dam – Logan River | 6 miles | Sep 4, 2026 | Rainbow | 165 | 12.07 |
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.
Utah limits for lakes near Logan
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. Unless a nearby water has its own entry, Logan anglers go by this table. Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
| 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. |
- Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond)The daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Hyrum ReservoirGeneral possession limits apply. (Fish Utah page)
- Cutler ReservoirLimit 4 channel catfish. (2027 guidebook, p. 38)
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 record entries around Logan
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black bullhead | 3 lbs. 4 oz. | Cutler Reservoir | 1999 | catch and keep |
| Smallmouth bass | 1 lb. 1 oz. | Cutler Reservoir | 2017 | setline |
| bullhead | 1 lb. 1 oz. | Cutler Reservoir | 2016 | setline |
| Carp | 3 lbs. 7 oz. | Cutler Reservoir | 2017 | setline |
| Carp | 38 lbs. 13 oz. | Willard Bay Reservoir | 2015 | archery |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Utah club events a drive from Logan
| 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. 14, 2026 | 3rd Annual Cache Cats Tournament, Bear River and Cutler Reservoir, adult (result) | Cutler Reservoir | Outdoors With Andrew (organizer's own site) |
| 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 guides and tackle shops near Logan
Gear stores a short drive from Logan
- Fish Or Starvebait and tackle shop, Logan, under a mile
- Rainy's Flies & Suppliesbait and tackle shop, Logan, under a mile
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 99 E 1400 Nbait and tackle shop, Logan, 1 mile
- Round Rocks Fly Fishingfly shop, Logan, 1 mile
- Maniac Custom Luresbait and tackle shop, Brigham City, 16 miles
- Custom Sportsbait and tackle shop, Hyde Park
- Custom Sports Lcbait and tackle shop, Hyde Park
- Al's Sporting Goods, 1075 North Main Streetbait and tackle shop, Logan
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Minutes from Logan by road
Utah towns sharing water with Logan
- River Heights2 miles, 2020 count 2,144
- Providence3 miles, 2020 count 8,218
- North Logan3 miles, 2020 count 10,986
- Millville4 miles, 2020 count 2,326
- Hyde Park5 miles, 2020 count 5,234
Still water for day two past Logan
- Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond)2 miles
- First Dam – Logan River3 miles
- Second Dam – Logan River5 miles
- Third Dam – Logan River6 miles
- Cache Countycounty page
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Beehive State fish to recognize at Logan
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Planning casts from a room in Logan
Where is the nearest Utah lake to Logan?
Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond), about 2 miles south.
Which Utah launch is closest to Logan?
Bear River 3800 N Boat Ramp, 5 miles away, on Lower Bear River.
Can I fish from shore near Logan, Utah?
Chokecherry Picnic Area Shore Access at Logan River, 10 miles away (shore access).
Which Utah shops near Logan stock tackle?
Fish Or Starve, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county includes Logan?
Cache County. It is also the county seat.
How much does DWR charge to fish near Logan?
Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
Which Utah town pages are near Logan?
River Heights (2 miles), Providence (3 miles) and North Logan (3 miles).
How many trout can I keep near Logan?
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.
Is there a river page near Logan?
Logan River lies roughly 12 miles from town.
Does DWR plant fish close to Logan?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Skylars Pond (West Willow Pond) on May 20, 2026, 2 miles from town.
Do Utah clubs fish near Logan?
NIFT on Mantua Reservoir, Jan. 10, 2027.
Make Logan your Utah fishing base
Utah county pages list every mapped launch.