Fishing near Ogden, Utah
City, Weber County. Census 2020 residents: 87,321.
- 1 mileGoode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond)
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Utah lakes and streams handy to Ogden
The 2020 Census found 87,321 people in Ogden, a city of Weber County. The Weber County offices are in town. The closest lake with a page is Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond), about 1 mile west.
The first mapped launch out of town is Pineview Reservoir Boat Ramp, 8 miles off. For a stream, Ogden River lies some 3 miles away. The nearest DWR shore or pier point is Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 8 miles off.
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 Ogden
| Lake | From Ogden | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 1 mile west | 29 acres | 0 | community fishery | black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 1 mile southwest | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, common carp, rainbow trout, channel catfish, wiper |
| Glassmans Pond | 3 miles south | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 7 miles southwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, common carp, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Smith Family Park Pond | 8 miles northwest | 5 | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Clinton Park Pond | 8 miles southwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, wiper |
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 River3 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 8 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Weber River11 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- South Fork Ogden River16 miles, guidebook entry, 16 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
Current USGS Utah flow by Ogden
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden, Ut | 64 cfs, 5.67 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:45 pm |
| Weber River At Ogden, Utah | 73 cfs, 9.22 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 pm |
| Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Nr Huntsville, Ut | 49 cfs, 2.06 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:30 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 water near Ogden 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 Ogden
- 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
- Pineview Reservoir-North Arm Boat Ramp8 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Cemetery Point Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir9 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- 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 Lake10 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Middle Inlet Hand Launch at Pineview Reservoir10 miles, Pineview Reservoir, hand launch, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fire rings
- Willard Bay South Marina10 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
- Willard Bay north Boat Ramp13 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
DWR walk-up access for Ogden anglers
- Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir8 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
- Browning Point Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir9 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
- Magpie campground at South Fork Ogden River16 miles, South Fork Ogden River, shore access
- SR 39 pull-out Shore Access at South Fork Ogden River17 miles, South Fork Ogden River, shore access
- Memorial Park at South Fork Ogden River20 miles, South Fork Ogden River, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
What DWR released near Ogden lately
| Lake | From Ogden | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 1 mile | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 303 | 4.04 |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 1 mile | Oct 1, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,084 | 9.57 |
| Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) | 1 mile | Sep 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,250 | 9.58 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 1 mile | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 303 | 4.04 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 1 mile | Oct 1, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 9.57 |
| Fort Buenaventura Pond | 1 mile | Sep 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,250 | 9.58 |
| Glassmans Pond | 3 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 550 | 9.42 |
| Glassmans Pond | 3 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 549 | 9.31 |
| Glassmans Pond | 3 miles | May 19, 2026 | Rainbow | 451 | 9.46 |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 7 miles | Nov 3, 2026 | Brook trout | 177 | 12.84 |
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 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. These Utah statewide limits hold near Ogden 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. |
- 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)
- Glassmans PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Meadow Creek PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Smith Family Park PondThe dailyl limit is two fish – common carp do not count towards your daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Clinton Park PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – 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 Ogden
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albino trout | 29" | Ogden River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| 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 sucker | 6 lbs. 6 oz. | Weber River | 2003 | catch and keep |
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 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.
Picking up gear around Ogden
Shops the Ogden regulars use
- North Fork Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 2 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 4 miles
- Anglers Den Incbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 5 miles
- Wally Luresbait and tackle shop, Clearfield, 8 miles
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 10 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1201 N Hill Field Rdbait and tackle shop, Layton, 10 miles
- Willard Bay State Park North Marinamarina, Willard, 14 miles
Guides listed near 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.
A short way past Ogden
Other Utah bases near Ogden
- South Ogden4 miles, 2020 count 17,488
- Harrisville4 miles, 2020 count 7,036
- Washington Terrace4 miles, 2020 count 9,267
- Marriott-Slaterville4 miles, 2020 count 2,135
- Riverdale4 miles, 2020 count 9,343
Other Utah reservoirs near Ogden
- Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond)1 mile
- Fort Buenaventura Pond1 mile
- Glassmans Pond3 miles
- Meadow Creek Pond7 miles
- Weber Countycounty page
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Ogden
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Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Ogden through a lens
Photo: Intermountain Forest Service, USDA Region 4 Photography, Public domain
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Questions from anglers booked into Ogden
What Utah lake is nearest Ogden?
Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond), about 1 mile west.
Where can I launch a boat near Ogden, Utah?
Pineview Reservoir Boat Ramp, 8 miles away, on Pineview Reservoir.
Where can I cast from land around Ogden, Utah?
Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 8 miles away (shore access).
Is a Utah bait store listed in Ogden?
North Fork Outdoors, one of 8 listings nearby.
In which Utah county is Ogden?
Weber County. It is also the county seat.
Which Utah license covers fishing around Ogden?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah towns sit close to Ogden?
South Ogden (4 miles), Harrisville (4 miles) and Washington Terrace (4 miles).
What is the trout limit near 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.
Can I wade a Utah river near Ogden?
Ogden River lies roughly 3 miles from town.
Where did DWR stock fish near Ogden?
Fish Utah lists Channel catfish at Goode Ski Lake (21st Street Pond) on Oct 6, 2026, 1 mile from town.
When is the next Utah weigh-in near Ogden?
NIFT on Mantua Reservoir, Jan. 10, 2027.
A Wasatch or slickrock morning from Ogden
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR notes with directions.