Fishing near Orem, Utah
City, Utah County. Census 2020 residents: 98,129.
- 7 milesManila Creek Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 6rivers within 25 mi
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Utah fishing a short drive from Orem
98,129 residents lived in Orem in 2020; it is a city in Utah County. Drive north about 7 miles and you reach Manila Creek Pond. For open water, Utah Lake leads the list with 96,600 acres.
Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake, about 4 miles away, is the closest launch in the state data. The nearest river page is Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion), about 4 miles away. For shore fishing, Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam) sits 7 miles away. The Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, around 42 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 Orem
| Lake | From Orem | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila Creek Pond | 7 miles north | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon) | 8 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Utah Lake | 9 miles southwest | 96,600 acres | 24 | natural lake | bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, walleye, white bass, sucker |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 9 miles northwest | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond) | 12 miles northwest | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond | 13 miles southeast | 3.3 acres | 1 | community fishery | rainbow trout, tiger 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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- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)4 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)4 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)9 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 12 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek10 miles, DWR stream reach
- Diamond Fork River21 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
Live Utah creek numbers around Orem
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Provo River At Provo, Ut | 109 cfs, 4.15 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 pm |
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville, Utah | 17 cfs, 3.81 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:30 pm |
| American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk, Ut | 23 cfs, 6.20 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:15 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 Orem
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River42 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River45 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Duchesne River48 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic, rainbow trout
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
A map of lakes and launches by Orem
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Trailer ramps around Orem, Utah
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake4 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Utah Lake State Park Boat Ramp5 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer, camp host, docks – accessible, drinking water
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake6 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- Millrace north Boat Ramp at Utah Lake7 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Millrace south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake7 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Vivian Park Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)8 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, covered Picnic ares, cycling, fire rings
- Primitive Pull-off 1 Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)9 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, hand launch, restrooms
- Swedes Lane Boat Ramp at Utah Lake9 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
Utah shoreline spots handy to Orem
- Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)7 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Primitive Pull-off 2 Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)9 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Deer Creek Park at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)11 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
- Legacy Bridge (Midway Lane North) Shore Access at Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam)20 miles, Middle Provo River (Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam), shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Recent DWR plants near Orem
| Lake | From Orem | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila Creek Pond | 7 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 520 | 11.6 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 7 miles | Aug 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 499 | 11.16 |
| Manila Creek Pond | 7 miles | Jul 28, 2026 | Rainbow | 500 | 10.96 |
| Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon) | 8 miles | Jul 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 425 | 10.78 |
| Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon) | 8 miles | Jul 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 200 | 11.22 |
| Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon) | 8 miles | Jun 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 203 | 10.32 |
| Utah Lake | 9 miles | Oct 8, 2026 | Sucker | 11,894 | 7.51 |
| Utah Lake | 9 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.25 |
| Utah Lake | 9 miles | Jun 17, 2026 | Sucker | 21,575 | 11.26 |
| Highland Glen Park Pond | 9 miles | Oct 8, 2026 | Rainbow | 600 | 11.6 |
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 Orem
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 Orem 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. |
- Manila Creek PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Utah LakeLimit 6 largemouth or smallmouth bass (a combined total), only 1 may be over 12 inches. (2027 guidebook, p. 53)
- Highland Glen Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Jordan River Reservoir (Willow Creek Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Wayne Bartholomew Family 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 Orem
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15 lbs. 9 oz. | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 1991 | catch and keep |
| Brown trout | 34" | Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) | 2015 | catch and release (length) |
| White bass | 4 lbs. 1 oz. | Utah Lake | 1970 | catch and keep |
| Channel catfish | 32 lbs. 8 oz. | Utah Lake | 1978 | catch and keep |
| Walleye | 33" | Utah Lake | 2022 | 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 Orem
| 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) |
| April 11, 2026 | The Great Carp Hunt 2026 (boat category), Utah Lake, boat teams (result) | Utah Lake | Utah Lake Authority |
| April 11, 2026 | The Great Carp Hunt 2026 (shore category), Utah Lake, shore (result) | Utah Lake | Utah Lake Authority |
| no date printed | The Great Carp Hunt 2025, Utah Lake, season total (result) | Utah Lake | Utah Lake Authority |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Where Utah anglers in Orem buy bait
Where to buy worms and jigs near Orem
- Eddie Robinson's Flyfishingfly shop, Orem, 1 mile
- Al's Sporting Goods, 643 E University Pkwybait and tackle shop, Orem, 2 miles
- Lindon Boat Harbormarina, Lindon, 4 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1075 S University Avebait and tackle shop, Provo, 6 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Drbait and tackle shop, American Fork, 8 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs, 13 miles
- Scott's Fly Shoppefly shop, Spanish Fork, 13 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 17 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 Orem
Utah town pages around Orem
- Vineyard3 miles, 2020 count 12,543
- Lindon3 miles, 2020 count 11,397
- Provo5 miles, 2020 count 115,162
- Pleasant Grove6 miles, 2020 count 37,726
- American Fork7 miles, 2020 count 33,337
Reservoirs worth a detour from Orem
- Manila Creek Pond7 miles
- Vivian Park Pond (Provo Canyon)8 miles
- Utah Lake9 miles
- Highland Glen Park Pond9 miles
- Utah Countycounty page
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Identification photos for fish at Orem
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Basing a Utah fishing trip out of Orem
What Utah reservoir can I reach fastest from Orem?
Manila Creek Pond, about 7 miles north.
How far is the nearest Utah launch from Orem?
Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake, 4 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Where is DWR shore access near Orem?
Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), 7 miles away (shore access).
Is there a Utah tackle shop near Orem?
Eddie Robinson's Flyfishing, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county is Orem in?
Utah County.
What Utah license do anglers around Orem 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 Orem?
Vineyard (3 miles), Lindon (3 miles) and Provo (5 miles).
Is there a daily trout cap near Orem?
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 Orem?
Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion) lies roughly 4 miles from town.
Is there recently stocked water near Orem?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Manila Creek Pond on Oct 14, 2026, 7 miles from town.
How far is the nearest high-lake area from Orem?
The Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, about 42 miles away, on DWR's list.
Fish Utah water out of Orem this weekend
Check a lake's guidebook entry before keeping fish.