Fishing near Midvale, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 36,028.
- 2 milesWillow Pond
- 3launches within 20 mi
- 5rivers within 25 mi
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Utah lakes and streams handy to Midvale
The 2020 Census found 36,028 people in Midvale, a city of Salt Lake County. The closest lake with a page is Willow Pond, about 2 miles northwest.
The first mapped launch out of town is Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 18 miles off. For a stream, Jordan River lies some 2 miles away. High-country anglers can reach the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 44 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 Midvale
| Lake | From Midvale | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Pond | 2 miles northwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 3 miles southwest | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Millrace Park Pond | 3 miles northwest | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Midas Pond | 5 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Kidney Pond | 5 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Riverfront Pond | 5 miles south | 1 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 River2 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek15 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)24 miles, guidebook entry, 3 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
- Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)24 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 10 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Current USGS Utah flow by Midvale
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 3 cfs, 0.24 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 123 cfs, 9.53 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:15 pm |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 117 cfs, 1.74 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:15 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.
High Utah lake country near Midvale
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River44 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River46 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Utah water near Midvale 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 Midvale
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake18 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
- Great Salt Lake State Marina19 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake19 miles, Utah 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 Midvale lately
| Lake | From Midvale | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Pond | 2 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 251 | 11.86 |
| Willow Pond | 2 miles | Oct 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 17.1 |
| Willow Pond | 2 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 688 | 11.6 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 3 miles | Nov 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 17.1 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 3 miles | Oct 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 700 | 9.47 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 3 miles | Sep 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 699 | 9.41 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 3 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 3 miles | Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.69 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 3 miles | Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.64 |
| Midas Pond | 5 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 Midvale
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 Midvale 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. |
- Willow 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)
- Millrace Park 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)
- Kidney PondThe 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)
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 Midvale
| 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) |
| 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.
Derby and tournament dates close to Midvale
| 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.
Picking up gear around Midvale
Shops the Midvale regulars use
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, under a mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7035 S 1300 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 3 miles
- Fish Tech Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 3 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 6 miles
Guides listed near Midvale
- 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 Midvale
Other Utah bases near Midvale
- Murray3 miles, 2020 count 50,637
- White City4 miles, 2020 count 5,522
- Sandy4 miles, 2020 count 96,904
- Cottonwood Heights4 miles, 2020 count 33,617
- Taylorsville4 miles, 2020 count 60,448
Other Utah reservoirs near Midvale
- Willow Pond2 miles
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)3 miles
- Millrace Park Pond3 miles
- Midas Pond5 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Midvale
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Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Midvale through a lens
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Questions from anglers booked into Midvale
What Utah lake is nearest Midvale?
Willow Pond, about 2 miles northwest.
Where can I launch a boat near Midvale, Utah?
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 18 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Where can I cast from land around Midvale, Utah?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Willow Pond page shows its access.
Is a Utah bait store listed in Midvale?
Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 S, one of 8 listings nearby.
In which Utah county is Midvale?
Salt Lake County.
Which Utah license covers fishing around Midvale?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah towns sit close to Midvale?
Murray (3 miles), White City (4 miles) and Sandy (4 miles).
What is the trout limit near Midvale?
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 Midvale?
Jordan River lies roughly 2 miles from town.
Where did DWR stock fish near Midvale?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Willow Pond on Oct 27, 2026, 2 miles from town.
Where are high lakes near Midvale?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 44 miles away, on DWR's list.
A Wasatch or slickrock morning from Midvale
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR notes with directions.