Fishing near Tooele, Utah
City, Tooele County. Census 2020 residents: 35,742.
- 2 milesSettlement Canyon Reservoir
- 1launch within 20 mi
- 1river within 25 mi
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Where Utah anglers from Tooele go
Tooele, a city of Tooele County, had 35,742 residents at the 2020 count. County government for Tooele County sits here. Settlement Canyon Reservoir lies roughly 2 miles to the south, nearer than any other lake page.
With a trailer, Great Salt Lake State Marina is the nearest mapped launch at 14 miles. Around 21 miles off is Jordan River.
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 Tooele
| Lake | From Tooele | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Canyon Reservoir | 2 miles south | 29 acres | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, tiger trout, wiper |
| Grantsville Reservoir | 10 miles west | 80 acres | 0 | reservoir | brown trout, rainbow trout |
| Cove Pond | 14 miles east | 1.2 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, tiger trout |
| Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) | 15 miles south | no DWR figure | 0 | reservoir | rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Danny R. Crump Fishing Pond (Riverton City Pond) | 18 miles east | 7.6 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Riverfront Pond | 21 miles east | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, 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 River21 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
USGS Utah readings near Tooele
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| West Canyon Creek Near Cedar Fort, Ut | 0 cfs, 2.17 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:45 pm |
| South Willow Creek Near Grantsville, Ut | 2 cfs, 1.31 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:15 pm |
| Lee Creek Near Magna, Ut | 66 cfs, 5.34 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 7:33 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 Tooele
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Handiest Utah ramps for Tooele boaters
- Great Salt Lake State Marina14 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.
Fresh DWR stockings around Tooele
| Lake | From Tooele | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Canyon Reservoir | 2 miles | Oct 19, 2026 | Tiger trout | 3,960 | 6.82 |
| Settlement Canyon Reservoir | 2 miles | Oct 15, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,260 | 11.16 |
| Settlement Canyon Reservoir | 2 miles | Oct 2, 2026 | Rainbow | 3,000 | 9.66 |
| Grantsville Reservoir | 10 miles | Oct 15, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,197 | 11.16 |
| Grantsville Reservoir | 10 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 2,720 | 11.6 |
| Grantsville Reservoir | 10 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,360 | 11.6 |
| Cove Pond | 14 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 520 | 11.6 |
| Cove Pond | 14 miles | Aug 17, 2026 | Rainbow | 504 | 10.6 |
| Cove Pond | 14 miles | Jul 6, 2026 | Rainbow | 506 | 10.28 |
| Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) | 15 miles | Jun 29, 2026 | Rainbow | 806 | 10.7 |
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 Tooele
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, Tooele 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. |
- Grantsville ReservoirNo limit for smallmouth bass. (new in the 2027 guidebook, in force from January 1, 2027)
- Cove PondThe daily limit is 2 fish (common carp do not count toward the daily limit). (Fish Utah page)
- Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir)The reservoir is located at Deseret Chemical Depot, a U.S. (2027 guidebook, p. 38)
- 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)
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 Tooele
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| White bass | 7 oz. | Utah Lake | 2016 | setline |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Utah guides and tackle shops near Tooele
Gear stores a short drive from Tooele
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 15 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 18 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 20 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 6516 N Gateway Drbait and tackle shop, Stansbury Pk
- Boulder Point Marinamarina, Tooele County
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
Minutes from Tooele by road
Utah towns sharing water with Tooele
Still water for day two past Tooele
- Settlement Canyon Reservoir2 miles
- Grantsville Reservoir10 miles
- Cove Pond14 miles
- Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir)15 miles
- Tooele Countycounty page
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Beehive State fish to recognize at Tooele
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Planning casts from a room in Tooele
Where is the nearest Utah lake to Tooele?
Settlement Canyon Reservoir, about 2 miles south.
Which Utah launch is closest to Tooele?
Great Salt Lake State Marina, 14 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Can I fish from shore near Tooele, Utah?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Settlement Canyon Reservoir page shows its access.
Which Utah shops near Tooele stock tackle?
Mountain Cork Inc, one of 5 listings nearby.
What Utah county includes Tooele?
Tooele County. It is also the county seat.
How much does DWR charge to fish near Tooele?
Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
Which Utah town pages are near Tooele?
Erda (5 miles), Stansbury Park (7 miles) and Grantsville (10 miles).
How many trout can I keep near Tooele?
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 Tooele?
Jordan River lies roughly 21 miles from town.
Does DWR plant fish close to Tooele?
Fish Utah lists Tiger trout at Settlement Canyon Reservoir on Oct 19, 2026, 2 miles from town.
Make Tooele your Utah fishing base
Utah county pages list every mapped launch.