Fishing near North Salt Lake, Utah
City, Davis County. Census 2020 residents: 21,907.
- 4 milesBountiful Lake
- 2launches within 20 mi
- 2rivers within 25 mi
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Utah fishing a short drive from North Salt Lake
21,907 residents lived in North Salt Lake in 2020; it is a city in Davis County. Drive north about 4 miles and you reach Bountiful Lake. For open water, Little Dell Reservoir leads the list with 250 acres.
Great Salt Lake State Marina, about 17 miles away, is the closest launch in the state data. The nearest river page is Jordan River, about 16 miles away. The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, around 46 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 North Salt Lake
| Lake | From North Salt Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles north | 50 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper, brown trout |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 9 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Farmington Pond | 10 miles north | 3.5 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, wiper, tiger trout |
| Kaysville Ponds | 12 miles north | 5 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Little Dell Reservoir | 13 miles southeast | 250 acres | 0 | reservoir | bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Millrace Park Pond | 13 miles south | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
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 River16 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Weber River21 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Live Utah creek numbers around North Salt Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan River @ Cudahy Lane Nr Salt Lake City, Ut | 153 cfs, 2.15 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:00 pm |
| Salt Lake City Sewage Canal Nr Farmington, Utah | 65 cfs, 6.06 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:00 pm |
| Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas, Near Slc, Ut | 1 cfs, 0.25 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:45 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.
Trailhead lake groups around North Salt Lake
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River46 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River49 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 North Salt Lake
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Trailer ramps around North Salt Lake, Utah
- Great Salt Lake State Marina17 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- East Canyon Boat Ramp18 miles, East Canyon Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, cabins, camp host, covered Picnic ares
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Recent DWR plants near North Salt Lake
| Lake | From North Salt Lake | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles | Nov 2, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,600 | 9.42 |
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,800 | 9.42 |
| Bountiful Lake | 4 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 2,000 | 4.04 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 9 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 9 miles | Jun 6, 2019 | Rainbow | 201 | 14.06 |
| Farmington Pond | 10 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 690 | 11.79 |
| Farmington Pond | 10 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Tiger trout | 651 | 11.08 |
| Farmington Pond | 10 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 561 | 10.8 |
| Kaysville Ponds | 12 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 873 | 9.42 |
| Kaysville Ponds | 12 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,000 | 4.04 |
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 North Salt Lake
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 North Salt Lake 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. |
- 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)
- Farmington PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Kaysville PondsThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Little Dell ReservoirCLOSED to the possession of cutthroat trout or trout with cutthroat markings. (2027 guidebook, p. 45)
- Millrace Park 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 North Salt Lake
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | catch and release (length) |
| 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) |
| 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.
The Utah event schedule around North Salt Lake
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| June 13, 2026 | UBTT Northern Utah Division, Echo Reservoir, Northern Utah (result) | Echo Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Where Utah anglers in North Salt Lake buy bait
Where to buy worms and jigs near North Salt Lake
- High Country Fly Fishersfly shop, North Salt Lake, 1 mile
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 400 W 100 Sbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 6 miles
- Pier 37 Incmarina, Centerville, 6 miles
- Western Rivers Flyfisherfly shop, Salt Lake City, 7 miles
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 11 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 13 miles
- Fish Tech Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 15 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 16 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Grouped near North Salt Lake
Utah town pages around North Salt Lake
- Woods Cross2 miles, 2020 count 11,410
- Bountiful3 miles, 2020 count 45,762
- West Bountiful4 miles, 2020 count 5,917
- Salt Lake City5 miles, 2020 count 199,723
- Centerville6 miles, 2020 count 16,884
Reservoirs worth a detour from North Salt Lake
- Bountiful Lake4 miles
- Fairmont Park Pond9 miles
- Farmington Pond10 miles
- Kaysville Ponds12 miles
- Davis Countycounty page
Piscifun kit to stow in the truck for North Salt Lake
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Identification photos for fish at North Salt Lake
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Basing a Utah fishing trip out of North Salt Lake
What Utah reservoir can I reach fastest from North Salt Lake?
Bountiful Lake, about 4 miles north.
How far is the nearest Utah launch from North Salt Lake?
Great Salt Lake State Marina, 17 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Where is DWR shore access near North Salt Lake?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Bountiful Lake page shows its access.
Is there a Utah tackle shop near North Salt Lake?
High Country Fly Fishers, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county is North Salt Lake in?
Davis County.
What Utah license do anglers around North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake?
Woods Cross (2 miles), Bountiful (3 miles) and West Bountiful (4 miles).
Is there a daily trout cap near North Salt Lake?
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 North Salt Lake?
Jordan River lies roughly 16 miles from town.
Is there recently stocked water near North Salt Lake?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Bountiful Lake on Nov 2, 2026, 4 miles from town.
How far is the nearest high-lake area from North Salt Lake?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 46 miles away, on DWR's list.
Fish Utah water out of North Salt Lake this weekend
Check a lake's guidebook entry before keeping fish.