Fishing near Syracuse, Utah
City, Davis County. Census 2020 residents: 32,141.
- 2 milesJensen Nature Park Pond
- 8launches within 20 mi
- 3rivers within 25 mi
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Where Utah anglers from Syracuse go
Syracuse, a city of Davis County, had 32,141 residents at the 2020 count. Jensen Nature Park Pond lies roughly 2 miles to the southeast, nearer than any other lake page. Andy Adams Reservoir, at 50 acres, is the widest lake within reach.
With a trailer, Antelope Island State Park Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake is the nearest mapped launch at 9 miles. Around 13 miles off is Ogden River. Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, roughly 17 miles away, has shore access.
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 reservoirs within reach of Syracuse
| Lake | From Syracuse | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 2 miles southeast | 7 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Steed Pond | 3 miles northeast | 2.5 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper |
| Mabey Pond | 3 miles northeast | 3.8 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Clinton Park Pond | 4 miles north | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, rainbow trout, wiper |
| Meadow Creek Pond | 6 miles north | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | channel catfish, common carp, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout, brown trout |
| Andy Adams Reservoir | 7 miles east | 50 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, wiper, walleye |
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 River13 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 8 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- Weber River14 miles, Blue Ribbon water, guidebook entry, 2 DWR access points, 4 USGS gauges
- South Fork Ogden River24 miles, guidebook entry, 16 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
USGS Utah readings near Syracuse
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Kays Creek Near Layton, Utah | 5 cfs, 0.75 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| Howard Slough At Howard Slough Wma, Nr Hooper, Ut | 9 cfs, 4.43 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:00 pm |
| South Fork Weber River Near Hooper, Utah | 0 cfs, 2.52 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.
Plotted fishing spots near Syracuse
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Handiest Utah ramps for Syracuse boaters
- Antelope Island State Park Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake9 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands in the UGRC layer
- 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
- Ogden Bay WMA airboat launch at Great Salt Lake13 miles, Great Salt Lake, boat ramp, for airboats, administered by Utah DWR in the UGRC layer
- Pineview Reservoir Boat Ramp18 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
- Willard Bay South Marina18 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
- Pineview Reservoir-North Arm Boat Ramp19 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Anderson Cove Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir19 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Cemetery Point Boat Ramp at Pineview Reservoir19 miles, Pineview Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
DWR shore points near Syracuse
- Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir17 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
- Browning Point Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir19 miles, Pineview Reservoir, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Fresh DWR stockings around Syracuse
| Lake | From Syracuse | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 2 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 750 | 9.42 |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 2 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Tiger trout | 609 | 11.08 |
| Jensen Nature Park Pond | 2 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 697 | 4.04 |
| Steed Pond | 3 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 526 | 9.42 |
| Steed Pond | 3 miles | Oct 6, 2026 | Channel catfish | 96 | 4.04 |
| Steed Pond | 3 miles | Sep 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 600 | 9.44 |
| Mabey Pond | 3 miles | Apr 22, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.43 |
| Mabey Pond | 3 miles | Apr 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 201 | 9.69 |
| Mabey Pond | 3 miles | Sep 25, 2025 | Rainbow | 499 | 9.46 |
| Clinton Park Pond | 4 miles | Oct 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 2,202 | 11.79 |
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.
Utah limits for lakes near Syracuse
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. Unless a nearby water has its own entry, Syracuse anglers go by this table. Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
| 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. |
- Jensen Nature Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Steed PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Mabey PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the 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)
- Meadow Creek PondThe daily limit is 2 trout – common carp do not count toward the daily limit. (Fish Utah page)
- Andy Adams ReservoirThe 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 record entries around Syracuse
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albino trout | 29" | Ogden River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| Utah sucker | 6 lbs. 6 oz. | Weber River | 2003 | catch and keep |
| Rainbow trout | 30" | Weber River | 2024 | catch and release (length) |
| Mountain whitefish | 24" | Weber River | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| Tiger muskellunge | 33 lbs. 9 oz. | Pineview Reservoir | 2006 | catch and keep |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Utah club events a drive from Syracuse
| 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.
Utah guides and tackle shops near Syracuse
Gear stores a short drive from Syracuse
- Wally Luresbait and tackle shop, Clearfield, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1565 W Hill Field Rd Ste 101bait and tackle shop, Layton, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1201 N Hill Field Rdbait and tackle shop, Layton, 5 miles
- Anglers Den Incbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 6 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1137 W Riverdale Rdbait and tackle shop, Riverdale, 7 miles
- North Fork Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Ogden, 9 miles
- Pier 37 Incmarina, Centerville, 14 miles
- American Land & Leisuremarina, Eden, 18 miles
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Minutes from Syracuse by road
Utah towns sharing water with Syracuse
- Clearfield3 miles, 2020 count 31,909
- West Point3 miles, 2020 count 10,963
- Clinton4 miles, 2020 count 23,386
- Sunset4 miles, 2020 count 5,475
- Layton6 miles, 2020 count 81,773
Still water for day two past Syracuse
- Jensen Nature Park Pond2 miles
- Steed Pond3 miles
- Mabey Pond3 miles
- Clinton Park Pond4 miles
- Davis Countycounty page
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Planning casts from a room in Syracuse
Where is the nearest Utah lake to Syracuse?
Jensen Nature Park Pond, about 2 miles southeast.
Which Utah launch is closest to Syracuse?
Antelope Island State Park Boat Ramp at Great Salt Lake, 9 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Can I fish from shore near Syracuse, Utah?
Narrows Shore Access at Pineview Reservoir, 17 miles away (shore access).
Which Utah shops near Syracuse stock tackle?
Wally Lures, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county includes Syracuse?
Davis County.
How much does DWR charge to fish near Syracuse?
Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
Which Utah town pages are near Syracuse?
Clearfield (3 miles), West Point (3 miles) and Clinton (4 miles).
How many trout can I keep near Syracuse?
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.
Is there a river page near Syracuse?
Ogden River lies roughly 13 miles from town.
Does DWR plant fish close to Syracuse?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Jensen Nature Park Pond on Oct 27, 2026, 2 miles from town.
Do Utah clubs fish near Syracuse?
NIFT on Mantua Reservoir, Jan. 10, 2027.
Make Syracuse your Utah fishing base
Utah county pages list every mapped launch.