Fishing near Murray, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 50,637.
- 2 milesWillow Pond
- 1launch within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Utah fishing a short drive from Murray
50,637 residents lived in Murray in 2020; it is a city in Salt Lake County. Drive southwest about 2 miles and you reach Willow Pond.
Great Salt Lake State Marina, about 18 miles away, is the closest launch in the state data. The nearest river page is Jordan River, about 3 miles away. The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, around 44 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 Murray
| Lake | From Murray | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Pond | 2 miles southwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Millrace Park Pond | 2 miles west | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 5 miles north | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles south | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Midas Pond | 7 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Kidney Pond | 7 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, 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 River3 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek17 miles, DWR stream reach
- 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 Murray
| 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.
Trailhead lake groups around Murray
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River44 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River45 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 Murray
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Trailer ramps around Murray, Utah
- Great Salt Lake State Marina18 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.
Recent DWR plants near Murray
| Lake | From Murray | 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 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 2 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 2 miles | Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.69 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 2 miles | Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.64 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 5 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 5 miles | Jun 6, 2019 | Rainbow | 201 | 14.06 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles | Nov 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 17.1 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 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.
Daily limits on Utah water around Murray
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 Murray 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. |
- Willow 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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 Murray
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | 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 |
| Walleye | 13 lbs. 8 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 2024 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
The Utah event schedule around Murray
| 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) |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Where Utah anglers in Murray buy bait
Where to buy worms and jigs near Murray
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, under a mile
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 2 miles
- 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
- Fish Tech Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 3 miles
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 5 miles
- Western Rivers Flyfisherfly shop, Salt Lake City, 7 miles
Utah guide services that fish Murray
- 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.
Grouped near Murray
Utah town pages around Murray
- Midvale3 miles, 2020 count 36,028
- Taylorsville3 miles, 2020 count 60,448
- Holladay3 miles, 2020 count 31,965
- South Salt Lake4 miles, 2020 count 26,777
- Millcreek4 miles, 2020 count 63,380
Reservoirs worth a detour from Murray
- Willow Pond2 miles
- Millrace Park Pond2 miles
- Fairmont Park Pond5 miles
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)5 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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Identification photos for fish at Murray
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Basing a Utah fishing trip out of Murray
What Utah reservoir can I reach fastest from Murray?
Willow Pond, about 2 miles southwest.
How far is the nearest Utah launch from Murray?
Great Salt Lake State Marina, 18 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Where is DWR shore access near Murray?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Willow Pond page shows its access.
Is there a Utah tackle shop near Murray?
Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Ln, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county is Murray in?
Salt Lake County.
What Utah license do anglers around Murray 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 Murray?
Midvale (3 miles), Taylorsville (3 miles) and Holladay (3 miles).
Is there a daily trout cap near Murray?
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 Murray?
Jordan River lies roughly 3 miles from town.
Is there recently stocked water near Murray?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Willow Pond on Oct 27, 2026, 2 miles from town.
How far is the nearest high-lake area from Murray?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 44 miles away, on DWR's list.
Fish Utah water out of Murray this weekend
Check a lake's guidebook entry before keeping fish.