Fishing near Magna, Utah
Metro township, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 29,251.
- 15 milesMillrace Park Pond
- 1launch within 20 mi
- 1river within 25 mi
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What Magna, Utah offers anyone with a rod
A metro township of Salt Lake County, Magna recorded 29,251 residents in the 2020 Census. No lake page sits closer than Millrace Park Pond, about 15 miles southeast. Bountiful Lake covers the most water close by: 50 acres.
Boats go in at Great Salt Lake State Marina, roughly 2 miles from town. Moving water starts with Jordan River, roughly 17 miles out.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
Closest reservoirs to Magna
| Lake | From Magna | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millrace Park Pond | 15 miles southeast | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Willow Pond | 16 miles southeast | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Bountiful Lake | 17 miles northeast | 50 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper, brown trout |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 17 miles east | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Settlement Canyon Reservoir | 18 miles south | 29 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout, wiper |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 19 miles southeast | 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 River17 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
How Utah streams near Magna are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Creek Near Magna, Ut | 66 cfs, 5.34 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 pm |
| Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah | 13 cfs, 8.53 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 pm |
| Salt Lake City Sewage Canal Nr Farmington, Utah | 67 cfs, 6.05 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 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 fishing spots around Magna on a map
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Where Magna boaters back down
- Great Salt Lake State Marina2 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.
Hatchery fish stocked close to Magna
| Lake | From Magna | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millrace Park Pond | 15 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 15 miles | Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.69 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 15 miles | Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.64 |
| Willow Pond | 16 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 251 | 11.86 |
| Willow Pond | 16 miles | Oct 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 17.1 |
| Willow Pond | 16 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 688 | 11.6 |
| Bountiful Lake | 17 miles | Nov 2, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,600 | 9.42 |
| Bountiful Lake | 17 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,800 | 9.42 |
| Bountiful Lake | 17 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 2,000 | 4.04 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 17 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
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.
Statewide Utah rows for Magna anglers
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. Anglers based in Magna start from these statewide rows. Licenses in Utah run 365 days from the purchase date: $40 for a resident adult, $120 for a nonresident adult.
| 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. |
- Millrace 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)
- Bountiful LakeThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Fairmont 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-book Utah fish close to Magna
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah sucker | 6 lbs. 6 oz. | Weber River | 2003 | catch and keep |
| Rainbow trout | 30" | Weber River | 2024 | catch and release (length) |
| Mountain whitefish | 24" | Weber River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | catch and release (length) |
| Albino trout | 29" | Ogden River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Utah tackle stores around Magna
Bait shops worth a detour before Magna
- High Country Fly Fishersfly shop, North Salt Lake, 14 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 400 W 100 Sbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 15 miles
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 15 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 17 miles
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 17 miles
- Western Rivers Flyfisherfly shop, Salt Lake City, 17 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 18 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 18 miles
Hiring a Utah guide for Magna
- 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 Utah close to Magna
Neighboring Utah towns to Magna
- West Valley City10 miles, 2020 count 140,230
- Stansbury Park11 miles, 2020 count 9,851
- Kearns12 miles, 2020 count 36,723
- Erda12 miles, 2020 count 3,673
- Salt Lake City13 miles, 2020 count 199,723
Backup Utah lakes when Magna is slow
- Millrace Park Pond15 miles
- Willow Pond16 miles
- Bountiful Lake17 miles
- Fairmont Park Pond17 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
Piscifun reels and line to pack for Magna
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Wasatch and red rock water near Magna, on camera
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What anglers staying in Magna tend to ask
Which lake is a short drive from Magna, Utah?
Millrace Park Pond, about 15 miles southeast.
Where do Magna boaters put in on Utah water?
Great Salt Lake State Marina, 2 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Which DWR shore spots are near Magna?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Millrace Park Pond page shows its access.
Which stores near Magna sell Utah fishing gear?
High Country Fly Fishers, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county holds Magna?
Salt Lake County.
Do I need a Utah fishing license near Magna?
Utah prices its adult 365-day fishing license at $40 for residents and $120 for visitors, unchanged between the two guidebooks.
Which Utah towns are a short drive from Magna?
West Valley City (10 miles), Stansbury Park (11 miles) and Kearns (12 miles).
How many trout may an angler near Magna keep?
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.
What DWR stream runs near Magna?
Jordan River lies roughly 17 miles from town.
What did DWR stock near Magna?
Fish Utah lists Channel catfish at Millrace Park Pond on Oct 7, 2026, 15 miles from town.
Plan a Beehive State trip from Magna
Lake pages carry launches, DWR species lists and dated limits.