Fishing near Springville, Utah
City, Utah County. Census 2020 residents: 35,268.
- 3 milesWayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 5rivers within 25 mi
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Wetting a line near Springville, Utah
Census 2020 figures put 35,268 people in the Utah County city of Springville. Some 3 miles east of town is Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, the nearest lake covered here. Among the nearby lakes, Utah Lake is the biggest at 96,600 acres.
The shortest tow runs 3 miles to Millrace south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake. The closest stream page is Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15), 7 miles away. Bank casters drive about 13 miles to Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam). For alpine lakes, the Uinta Mountains, Provo River area is some 45 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 Springville
| Lake | From Springville | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond | 3 miles east | 3.3 acres | 1 | community fishery | rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Canyon View Park Pond | 6 miles south | 0.8 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, channel catfish |
| Spanish Oaks Reservoir | 6 miles south | 5 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Salem Pond | 8 miles south | 11 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Utah Lake | 11 miles west | 96,600 acres | 24 | natural lake | bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, walleye, white bass, sucker |
| Spring Lake | 13 miles southwest | 6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, 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 (Center Street Bridge to I-15)7 miles, guidebook entry, 2 USGS gauges
- Lower Provo River (I-15 to Olmstead Diversion)11 miles, guidebook entry, 3 USGS gauges
- Diamond Fork River12 miles, DWR stream reach
- Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)15 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 12 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek20 miles, DWR stream reach
Utah stream gauges close to Springville
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville, Utah | 17 cfs, 3.81 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:30 pm |
| Provo River At Provo, Ut | 109 cfs, 4.15 ft gage height | Nov 12 4:45 pm |
| Spanish Fork At Castilla, Ut | 77 cfs, 2.57 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.
Backcountry Utah basins near Springville
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River45 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River49 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Duchesne River49 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic, rainbow trout
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Springville 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 Springville
- Millrace south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake3 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Millrace north Boat Ramp at Utah Lake3 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Swedes Lane Boat Ramp at Utah Lake5 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Utah Lake State Park Boat Ramp8 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
- Lincoln Point Boat Ramp at Utah Lake10 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, hand launch, swimming, wildlife watching
- Vivian Park Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)13 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, covered Picnic ares, cycling, fire rings
- Lindon Boat Harbor at Utah Lake14 miles, Utah Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer, docks – accessible, picnic tables, primitive (Tent)
- Primitive Pull-off 1 Hand Launch at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)14 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), hand launch, hand launch, restrooms
Casting from land close to Springville
- Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam)13 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)14 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)17 miles, Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Stocked Utah water handy to Springville
| Lake | From Springville | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond | 3 miles | Sep 29, 2026 | Rainbow | 899 | 11.05 |
| Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond | 3 miles | Sep 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 999 | 10.99 |
| Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond | 3 miles | Sep 3, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,002 | 11.07 |
| Canyon View Park Pond | 6 miles | Jun 2, 2026 | Rainbow | 430 | 10.0 |
| Canyon View Park Pond | 6 miles | Mar 16, 2026 | Rainbow | 428 | 9.46 |
| Canyon View Park Pond | 6 miles | Mar 10, 2026 | Rainbow | 428 | 9.46 |
| Spanish Oaks Reservoir | 6 miles | Sep 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 434 | 9.44 |
| Spanish Oaks Reservoir | 6 miles | Sep 9, 2026 | Rainbow | 434 | 9.44 |
| Spanish Oaks Reservoir | 6 miles | Aug 19, 2026 | Rainbow | 434 | 10.77 |
| Salem Pond | 8 miles | Nov 4, 2026 | Rainbow | 225 | 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 Springville 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 Springville, 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. |
- Wayne Bartholomew Family Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Canyon View Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Spanish Oaks ReservoirThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Salem PondThe 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)
- Spring LakeThe 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 Springville
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White bass | 19" | Salem Pond | 2005 | 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) |
| White bass | 13 oz. | Utah Lake | 2024 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
DWR-listed events near Springville
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2027 | Frozen Frenzy- Strawberry Reservoir | Strawberry Reservoir | Frozen Frenzy |
| 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 Springville
Tackle counters on the drive to Springville
- Scott's Fly Shoppefly shop, Spanish Fork, 4 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1075 S University Avebait and tackle shop, Provo, 4 miles
- Al's Sporting Goods, 643 E University Pkwybait and tackle shop, Orem, 8 miles
- Eddie Robinson's Flyfishingfly shop, Orem, 9 miles
- Hook Line Sinkerbait and tackle shop, Payson, 12 miles
- Lindon Boat Harbormarina, Lindon, 13 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 841 W Pacific Drbait and tackle shop, American Fork, 18 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 851 N Redwood Rdbait and tackle shop, Saratoga Springs
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 Springville
More Utah towns near Springville
- Spanish Fork4 miles, 2020 count 42,602
- Mapleton4 miles, 2020 count 11,365
- Provo6 miles, 2020 count 115,162
- Salem8 miles, 2020 count 9,298
- Orem10 miles, 2020 count 98,129
Lakes and ponds around Springville
- Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond3 miles
- Canyon View Park Pond6 miles
- Spanish Oaks Reservoir6 miles
- Salem Pond8 miles
- Utah Countycounty page
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Reservoirs, high lakes and wadeable creeks around Springville, pictured
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What a Springville fishing stay raises
Which DWR lake sits closest to Springville?
Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond, about 3 miles east.
Is there a public Utah boat ramp near Springville?
Millrace south Boat Ramp at Utah Lake, 3 miles away, on Utah Lake.
Is there a DWR fishing pier near Springville?
Frazier Pull-off Shore Access at Lower Provo River (Olmstead Diversion to Deer Creek Dam), 13 miles away (shore access).
Where can I buy bait near Springville, Utah?
Scott's Fly Shoppe, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county is Springville part of?
Utah County.
What Utah license do visitors to Springville 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 Springville?
Spanish Fork (4 miles), Mapleton (4 miles) and Provo (6 miles).
What Utah trout rule applies around Springville?
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 Springville?
Lower Provo River (Center Street Bridge to I-15) lies roughly 7 miles from town.
Which lake near Springville got DWR hatchery fish?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Pond on Sep 29, 2026, 3 miles from town.
Which events fish water near Springville?
Frozen Frenzy- Strawberry Reservoir on Strawberry Reservoir, Feb. 6, 2027.
Can I hike to fishing lakes from Springville?
The Uinta Mountains, Provo River area, about 45 miles away, on DWR's list.
Head for the reservoir from Springville
River pages show DWR access points and USGS flow.