Fishing near Taylorsville, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 60,448.
- 1 mileMillrace Park Pond
- 1launch within 20 mi
- 2rivers within 25 mi
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Fishing options near Taylorsville
Taylorsville is a city in Salt Lake County; the 2020 Census counted 60,448 residents. Millrace Park Pond, around 1 mile east, is the first lake out of town. By size, Willow Pond tops the nearby lakes (4 acres).
Count on 15 miles to reach Great Salt Lake State Marina, the nearest launch. Jordan River runs about 3 miles from town. Mountain lakes start with the Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, 47 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 Taylorsville
| Lake | From Taylorsville | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millrace Park Pond | 1 mile east | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Willow Pond | 2 miles southeast | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 6 miles south | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 6 miles northeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Midas Pond | 8 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Kidney Pond | 8 miles south | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook 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 River3 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek19 miles, DWR stream reach
Utah flow gauges a short drive from Taylorsville
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 3 cfs, 0.24 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:00 pm |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 127 cfs, 9.53 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 127 cfs, 1.74 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 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 Taylorsville
- Uinta Mountains, Weber River47 miles, brook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, grayling Arctic
- Uinta Mountains, Provo River49 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 Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville
- Great Salt Lake State Marina15 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 Taylorsville
| Lake | From Taylorsville | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millrace Park Pond | 1 mile | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 1 mile | Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.69 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 1 mile | Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.64 |
| Willow Pond | 2 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 251 | 11.86 |
| Willow Pond | 2 miles | Oct 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 17.1 |
| Willow Pond | 2 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 688 | 11.6 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 6 miles | Nov 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 17.1 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 6 miles | Oct 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 700 | 9.47 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 6 miles | Sep 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 699 | 9.41 |
| Fairmont Park Pond | 6 miles | Sep 15, 2020 | Channel catfish | 401 | 2.48 |
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 Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville 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. |
- Millrace Park PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Willow 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)
- Fairmont Park 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)
- Kidney 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 Taylorsville
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnative cutthroat trout | 31 ½" | East Canyon Reservoir | 2011 | catch and release (length) |
| Mountain whitefish | 4 lbs. 12 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 1997 | catch and keep |
| Black crappie | 1 lb. 14 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 2020 | spearfishing |
| Yellow perch | 15 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 2023 | spearfishing |
| Walleye | 13 lbs. 8 oz. | Deer Creek Reservoir | 2024 | spearfishing |
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 Taylorsville
| 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) |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Fly shops and bait stores near Taylorsville
Stocking up on line for Taylorsville
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 4 miles
- Freyvogel Fly Fishingfly shop, Salt Lake City, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7035 S 1300 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 5 miles
- Fish Tech Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 6 miles
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 6 miles
Outfitters who run trips to Taylorsville
- 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 Taylorsville
Utah communities a short drive from Taylorsville
- Kearns3 miles, 2020 count 36,723
- Murray3 miles, 2020 count 50,637
- West Valley City4 miles, 2020 count 140,230
- Midvale4 miles, 2020 count 36,028
- South Salt Lake4 miles, 2020 count 26,777
Impoundments a short drive from Taylorsville
- Millrace Park Pond1 mile
- Willow Pond2 miles
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)6 miles
- Fairmont Park Pond6 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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Sorting out the Utah fish of Taylorsville by sight
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Using Taylorsville as a fishing base, answered
Which lake is closest to Taylorsville, Utah?
Millrace Park Pond, about 1 mile east.
Which Utah launch serves Taylorsville best?
Great Salt Lake State Marina, 15 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Can I fish Utah water without a boat near Taylorsville?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Millrace Park Pond page shows its access.
Where do Taylorsville anglers buy flies and jigs?
Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Ln, one of 8 listings nearby.
Which Utah county page covers Taylorsville?
Salt Lake County.
What does a Utah fishing license cost for Taylorsville?
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 Taylorsville?
Kearns (3 miles), Murray (3 miles) and West Valley City (4 miles).
What daily trout limit covers water near Taylorsville?
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 Taylorsville?
Jordan River lies roughly 3 miles from town.
Has DWR stocked a lake near Taylorsville lately?
Fish Utah lists Channel catfish at Millrace Park Pond on Oct 7, 2026, 1 mile from town.
Are there mountain lakes near Taylorsville?
The Uinta Mountains, Weber River area, about 47 miles away, on DWR's list.
Hook up the trailer in Taylorsville for Utah water
Open the nearest DWR lake page for launches and limits.