Fishing near Riverton, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 45,285.
- 1 mileDanny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)
- 6launches within 20 mi
- 5rivers within 25 mi
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Fishing options near Riverton
Riverton is a city in Salt Lake County; the 2020 Census counted 45,285 residents. Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond), around 1 mile south, is the first lake out of town.
Count on 12 miles to reach Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, the nearest launch. Jordan River runs about 7 miles from town. Mountain lakes start with the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, 50 miles from town.
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 Riverton
| Lake | From Riverton | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 1 mile south | 7.6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Riverfront Pond | 3 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Kidney Pond | 3 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Midas Pond | 3 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles northeast | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Northwest Sunset Pond | 5 miles east | no DWR figure | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow 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 River7 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek14 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)22 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15)24 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)24 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 12 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
Utah flow gauges a short drive from Riverton
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort, Ut | 0 cfs, 2.17 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 pm |
| 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 |
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.
Mountain-lake areas a drive from Riverton
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River50 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Lakes, rivers and ramps by Riverton, 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 Riverton
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake12 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fish Cleaning Station
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake15 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- Saratoga City unamed Boat Ramp at Utah Lake15 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Saratoga City south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake16 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake17 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Great Salt Lake State Marina20 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.
Utah stocking rows on lakes near Riverton
| Lake | From Riverton | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 1 mile | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.25 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 1 mile | Sep 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 568 | 9.55 |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 1 mile | Sep 15, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,034 | 9.44 |
| Riverfront Pond | 3 miles | Apr 29, 2026 | Rainbow | 116 | 10.77 |
| Riverfront Pond | 3 miles | Apr 23, 2026 | Rainbow | 114 | 10.44 |
| Riverfront Pond | 3 miles | Mar 16, 2026 | Rainbow | 114 | 10.44 |
| Kidney Pond | 3 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.55 |
| Kidney Pond | 3 miles | Sep 16, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 9.44 |
| Kidney Pond | 3 miles | Sep 10, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.4 |
| Midas Pond | 3 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.55 |
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 Riverton
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 Riverton 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. |
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Riverfront 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)
- Midas 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)
- Northwest Sunset 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.
Beehive State record catches near Riverton
| 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.
Utah weigh-ins on water near Riverton
| 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.
Fly shops and bait stores near Riverton
Stocking up on line for Riverton
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 3 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 4 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 4 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 5 miles
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 9 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7035 S 1300 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 9 miles
Outfitters who run trips to Riverton
- 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.
Mapped beside Riverton
Utah communities a short drive from Riverton
- South Jordan3 miles, 2020 count 77,487
- Bluffdale3 miles, 2020 count 17,014
- Herriman3 miles, 2020 count 55,144
- Draper5 miles, 2020 count 51,017
- West Jordan6 miles, 2020 count 116,961
Impoundments a short drive from Riverton
- Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond)1 mile
- Riverfront Pond3 miles
- Kidney Pond3 miles
- Midas Pond3 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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Sorting out the Utah fish of Riverton by sight
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Using Riverton as a fishing base, answered
Which lake is closest to Riverton, Utah?
Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond), about 1 mile south.
Which Utah launch serves Riverton best?
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 12 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Can I fish Utah water without a boat near Riverton?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) page shows its access.
Where do Riverton anglers buy flies and jigs?
Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Dr, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county page covers Riverton?
Salt Lake County.
What does a Utah fishing license cost for Riverton?
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 Riverton?
South Jordan (3 miles), Bluffdale (3 miles) and Herriman (3 miles).
What daily trout limit covers water near Riverton?
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 Riverton?
Jordan River lies roughly 7 miles from town.
Has DWR stocked a lake near Riverton lately?
Fish Utah lists Channel catfish at Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) on Oct 7, 2026, 1 mile from town.
Are there mountain lakes near Riverton?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 50 miles away, on DWR's list.
Hook up the trailer in Riverton for Utah water
Open the nearest DWR lake page for launches and limits.