Fishing near South Jordan, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 77,487.
- 3 milesRiverfront Pond
- 6launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Wetting a line near South Jordan, Utah
Census 2020 figures put 77,487 people in the Salt Lake County city of South Jordan. Some 3 miles east of town is Riverfront Pond, the nearest lake covered here. Among the nearby lakes, Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) is the biggest at 7.6 acres.
The shortest tow runs 15 miles to Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake. The closest stream page is Jordan River, 5 miles away. For alpine lakes, the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area is some 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 a drive from South Jordan
| Lake | From South Jordan | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Pond | 3 miles east | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Kidney Pond | 3 miles east | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Midas Pond | 3 miles east | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 3 miles east | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 4 miles south | 7.6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Northwest Sunset Pond | 6 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 River5 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek16 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)24 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
Utah stream gauges close to South Jordan
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort, Ut | 0 cfs, 2.17 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 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.
Backcountry Utah basins near South Jordan
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River50 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
South Jordan ramps and lakes, mapped
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Utah boat put-ins closest to South Jordan
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp 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, covered Picnic ares, drinking water, fish Cleaning Station
- 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
- American Fork Boat Harbor at Utah Lake17 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 Lake18 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 Lake19 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake20 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Stocked Utah water handy to South Jordan
| Lake | From South Jordan | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Midas Pond | 3 miles | Sep 16, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 9.44 |
| Midas Pond | 3 miles | Sep 10, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.4 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 3 miles | Nov 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 17.1 |
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.
What the Utah guidebooks let South Jordan anglers keep
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. Around South Jordan, the statewide rows apply wherever a water has no entry of its own. DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
| 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. |
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
Record-list Utah waters near South Jordan
| 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.
DWR-listed events near South Jordan
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Utah bait counters close to South Jordan
Tackle counters on the drive to South Jordan
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, under a mile
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 3 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 6 miles
- Superfly Incbait and tackle shop, Bluffdale, 6 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 8 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 8 miles
Guide businesses close to South Jordan
- 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.
In the same basin as South Jordan
More Utah towns near South Jordan
- Riverton3 miles, 2020 count 45,285
- West Jordan3 miles, 2020 count 116,961
- Herriman5 miles, 2020 count 55,144
- Midvale6 miles, 2020 count 36,028
- Bluffdale6 miles, 2020 count 17,014
Lakes and ponds around South Jordan
- Riverfront Pond3 miles
- Kidney Pond3 miles
- Midas Pond3 miles
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)3 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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What a South Jordan fishing stay raises
Which DWR lake sits closest to South Jordan?
Riverfront Pond, about 3 miles east.
Is there a public Utah boat ramp near South Jordan?
Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 15 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Is there a DWR fishing pier near South Jordan?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Riverfront Pond page shows its access.
Where can I buy bait near South Jordan, Utah?
Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Dr, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county is South Jordan part of?
Salt Lake County.
What Utah license do visitors to South Jordan need?
Licenses in Utah run 365 days from the purchase date: $40 for a resident adult, $120 for a nonresident adult.
Where else in Utah could I stay near South Jordan?
Riverton (3 miles), West Jordan (3 miles) and Herriman (5 miles).
What Utah trout rule applies around South Jordan?
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 is closest to South Jordan?
Jordan River lies roughly 5 miles from town.
Which lake near South Jordan got DWR hatchery fish?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Riverfront Pond on Apr 29, 2026, 3 miles from town.
Can I hike to fishing lakes from South Jordan?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 50 miles away, on DWR's list.
Head for the reservoir from South Jordan
River pages show DWR access points and USGS flow.