Fishing near North Ogden, Utah
City, Weber County. Census 2020 residents: 20,916.
- 4 milesSmith Family Park Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 4rivers within 25 mi
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Fishing options near North Ogden
North Ogden is a city in Weber County; the 2020 Census counted 20,916 residents. Smith Family Park Pond, around 4 miles west, is the first lake out of town. By size, Willard Bay Reservoir tops the nearby lakes (about 9,991 acres of mapped outline). DWR rates Willard Bay Reservoir as Blue Ribbon water, and it is in the table below.
Count on 7 miles to reach Willard Bay South Marina, the nearest launch. Ogden River runs about 6 miles from town. Shore anglers can try Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 8 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.
Utah lakes an easy drive out of North Ogden
| Lake | From North Ogden | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Family Park Pond | 4 miles west | 5 | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 6 miles south | 29 acres | 0 | community fishery | black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 7 miles south | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, common carp, rainbow trout, channel catfish, wiper |
| Willard Bay Reservoir | 8 miles northwest | about 9,991 acres of mapped outline | 2 | Blue Ribbon fishery | black crappie, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, walleye, wiper |
| Pineview Reservoir | 9 miles east | about 2,500 acres of mapped outline | 5 | reservoir | black crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tiger muskellunge, yellow perch, muskie Tiger |
| Willard Peak Pond | 9 miles northwest | 10 acres | 0 | pond | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, sunfish Bluegill, bass Largemouth |
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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- Ogden River6 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 8 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Weber River15 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- South Fork Ogden River15 miles, guidebook entry, 16 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- West Fork Bear River22 miles, 4 USGS gauges
Utah flow gauges a short drive from North Ogden
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden, Ut | 64 cfs, 5.67 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:45 pm |
| Weber River At Ogden, Utah | 70 cfs, 9.20 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Nr Huntsville, Ut | 49 cfs, 2.06 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 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.
Lakes, rivers and ramps by North Ogden, mapped
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Nearest Utah boat access to North Ogden
- Willard Bay South Marina7 miles, Willard Bay Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Pineview Reservoir-North Arm Boat Ramp8 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Pineview Reservoir Boat Ramp8 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, camp host, drinking water, gray water disposal
- Willard Bay north Boat Ramp8 miles, Willard Bay Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Cemetery Point Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir9 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Middle Inlet Hand Launch at Pineview Reservoir10 miles, Pineview Reservoir, hand launch, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fire rings
- Anderson Cove Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir10 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Ogden Bay WMA small boat Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake12 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
Piers and banks a drive from North Ogden
- Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir8 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
- Browning Point Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir8 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
- Magpie campground at South Fork Ogden River15 miles, South Fork Ogden River, shore access
- SR 39 pull-out Shore Access at South Fork Ogden River16 miles, South Fork Ogden River, shore access
- Memorial Park at South Fork Ogden River19 miles, South Fork Ogden River, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Utah stocking rows on lakes near North Ogden
| Lake | From North Ogden | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Family Park Pond | 4 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Tiger trout | 504 | 11.08 |
| Smith Family Park Pond | 4 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 999 | 9.42 |
| Smith Family Park Pond | 4 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 697 | 4.04 |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 6 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 303 | 4.04 |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 6 miles | Oct 1, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,084 | 9.57 |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 6 miles | Sep 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,250 | 9.58 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 7 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 303 | 4.04 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 7 miles | Oct 1, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 9.57 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 7 miles | Sep 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,250 | 9.58 |
| Willard Bay Reservoir | 8 miles | Jul 7, 2026 | Wiper | 3,480 | 0.33 |
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.
Keeper rules on Utah water near North Ogden
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. Most Utah lakes and streams near North Ogden follow the statewide table below. 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.
| 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. |
- Smith Family Park PondThe dailyl limit is two fish – common carp do not count towards your daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond)The daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Fort Buenaventura PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Willard Bay ReservoirBlack Crappie: Limit 10. (Fish Utah page)
- Pineview ReservoirLimit 20 crappie. (2027 guidebook, p. 48)
- Willard Peak PondLimit 5 bluegill. (2027 guidebook, p. 54)
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.
Beehive State record catches near North Ogden
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albino trout | 29" | Ogden River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| Carp | 38 lbs. 13 oz. | Willard Bay Reservoir | 2015 | archery |
| Tiger muskellunge | 33 lbs. 9 oz. | Pineview Reservoir | 2006 | catch and keep |
| Tiger muskellunge | 53 ¼" | Pineview Reservoir | 1998 | catch and release (length) |
| bullhead | 1 lb. 3 oz. | Pineview Reservoir | 2009 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Utah weigh-ins on water near North Ogden
| 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. 8, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Pineview, Northern Utah (result) | Pineview Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| July 18, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Pineview, Northern Utah (result) | Pineview Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| 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.
Fly shops and bait stores near North Ogden
Stocking up on line for North Ogden
- North Fork Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 7 miles
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 8 miles
- Willard Bay State Park North Marinamarina, Willard, 9 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 10 miles
- Anglers Den Incbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 11 miles
- PME Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Brigham City, 11 miles
- Wally Luresbait and tackle shop, Clearfield, 13 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 16 miles
Outfitters who run trips to North Ogden
- Reel Trout Outfittersfishing guide, Ogden, (801) 205-2763
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Mapped beside North Ogden
Utah communities a short drive from North Ogden
- Pleasant View2 miles, 2020 count 11,083
- Harrisville2 miles, 2020 count 7,036
- Farr West4 miles, 2020 count 7,691
- Marriott-Slaterville5 miles, 2020 count 2,135
- Ogden6 miles, 2020 count 87,321
Impoundments a short drive from North Ogden
- Smith Family Park Pond4 miles
- Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond)6 miles
- Fort Buenaventura Pond7 miles
- Willard Bay Reservoir8 miles
- Weber Countycounty page
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Sorting out the Utah fish of North Ogden by sight
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Using North Ogden as a fishing base, answered
Which lake is closest to North Ogden, Utah?
Smith Family Park Pond, about 4 miles west.
Which Utah launch serves North Ogden best?
Willard Bay South Marina, 7 miles away, on Willard Bay Reservoir.
Can I fish Utah water without a boat near North Ogden?
Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 8 miles away (shore access).
Where do North Ogden anglers buy flies and jigs?
North Fork Outdoors, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county page covers North Ogden?
Weber County.
What does a Utah fishing license cost for North Ogden?
Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
Which Utah towns are near North Ogden?
Pleasant View (2 miles), Harrisville (2 miles) and Farr West (4 miles).
What daily trout limit covers water near North Ogden?
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.
Which Utah river page is nearest North Ogden?
Ogden River lies roughly 6 miles from town.
Has DWR stocked a lake near North Ogden lately?
Fish Utah lists Tiger trout at Smith Family Park Pond on Oct 20, 2026, 4 miles from town.
Is there a Utah fishing tournament near North Ogden?
NIFT on Mantua Reservoir, Jan. 10, 2027.
Hook up the trailer in North Ogden for Utah water
Open the nearest DWR lake page for launches and limits.