Fishing near Millcreek, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 63,380.
- 3 milesFairmont Park Pond
- 0launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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What Millcreek, Utah offers anyone with a rod
A city of Salt Lake County, Millcreek recorded 63,380 residents in the 2020 Census. No lake page sits closer than Fairmont Park Pond, about 3 miles northwest. Willow Pond covers the most water close by: 4 acres.
Moving water starts with Jordan River, roughly 7 miles out. About 41 miles away sits the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area of mountain 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.
Closest reservoirs to Millcreek
| Lake | From Millcreek | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Park Pond | 3 miles northwest | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles southwest | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Willow Pond | 6 miles southwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 9 miles southwest | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Lake Florence | 9 miles southeast | 2 acres | 0 | natural lake | brook trout |
| Lake Lillian | 9 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 River7 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek18 miles, DWR stream reach
- Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)23 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 10 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
How Utah streams near Millcreek are running
| 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.
Utah high-lake areas close to Millcreek
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River41 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.
Utah fishing spots around Millcreek on a map
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Hatchery fish stocked close to Millcreek
| Lake | From Millcreek | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Park Pond | 3 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 3 miles | Jun 6, 2019 | Rainbow | 201 | 14.06 |
| 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 |
| Willow Pond | 6 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 251 | 11.86 |
| Willow Pond | 6 miles | Oct 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 17.1 |
| Willow Pond | 6 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 688 | 11.6 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 9 miles | Nov 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 17.1 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 9 miles | Oct 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 700 | 9.47 |
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 Millcreek 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 Millcreek 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. |
- Fairmont Park 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)
- 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)
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 Millcreek
| 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.
Organized Utah fishing near Millcreek
| 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 tackle stores around Millcreek
Bait shops worth a detour before Millcreek
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 2 miles
- Fish Tech Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 4 miles
- Western Rivers Flyfisherfly shop, Salt Lake City, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7035 S 1300 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 6 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 400 W 100 Sbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 7 miles
Hiring a Utah guide for Millcreek
- 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 Millcreek
Neighboring Utah towns to Millcreek
- Holladay2 miles, 2020 count 31,965
- South Salt Lake4 miles, 2020 count 26,777
- Murray4 miles, 2020 count 50,637
- Cottonwood Heights5 miles, 2020 count 33,617
- Midvale6 miles, 2020 count 36,028
Backup Utah lakes when Millcreek is slow
- Fairmont Park Pond3 miles
- Millrace Park Pond5 miles
- Willow Pond6 miles
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)9 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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Wasatch and red rock water near Millcreek, on camera
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What anglers staying in Millcreek tend to ask
Which lake is a short drive from Millcreek, Utah?
Fairmont Park Pond, about 3 miles northwest.
Where do Millcreek boaters put in on Utah water?
The nearest mapped launch is Great Salt Lake State Marina, 20 miles away.
Which DWR shore spots are near Millcreek?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Fairmont Park Pond page shows its access.
Which stores near Millcreek sell Utah fishing gear?
Freyvogel Fly Fishing, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county holds Millcreek?
Salt Lake County.
Do I need a Utah fishing license near Millcreek?
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 Millcreek?
Holladay (2 miles), South Salt Lake (4 miles) and Murray (4 miles).
How many trout may an angler near Millcreek 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 Millcreek?
Jordan River lies roughly 7 miles from town.
What did DWR stock near Millcreek?
Fish Utah lists Channel catfish at Fairmont Park Pond on Sep 15, 2020, 3 miles from town.
Which backcountry lakes are near Millcreek?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 41 miles away, on DWR's list.
Plan a Beehive State trip from Millcreek
Lake pages carry launches, DWR species lists and dated limits.