Fishing near West Jordan, Utah
City, Salt Lake County. Census 2020 residents: 116,961.
- 5 milesGrandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)
- 2launches within 20 mi
- 2rivers within 25 mi
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Where Utah anglers from West Jordan go
West Jordan, a city of Salt Lake County, had 116,961 residents at the 2020 count. Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) lies roughly 5 miles to the southeast, nearer than any other lake page. Willow Pond, at 4 acres, is the widest lake within reach.
With a trailer, Great Salt Lake State Marina is the nearest mapped launch at 14 miles. Around 4 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 West Jordan
| Lake | From West Jordan | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles southeast | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles northeast | 4 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles northeast | 3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish, rainbow trout, sunfish Bluegill |
| Midas Pond | 6 miles southeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Kidney Pond | 6 miles southeast | 1 acres | 0 | community fishery | bullhead, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brook trout |
| Riverfront Pond | 6 miles southeast | 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 River4 miles, 92 DWR access points, 2 USGS gauges
- American Fork Creek19 miles, DWR stream reach
USGS Utah readings near West Jordan
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc | 3 cfs, 0.24 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 pm |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 120 cfs, 9.53 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 pm |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, Ut | 120 cfs, 1.74 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:15 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 West Jordan
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Handiest Utah ramps for West Jordan 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
- Saratoga Springs Boat Ramp at Utah Lake18 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
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Fresh DWR stockings around West Jordan
| Lake | From West Jordan | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles | Nov 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 250 | 17.1 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles | Oct 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 700 | 9.47 |
| Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) | 5 miles | Sep 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 699 | 9.41 |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles | Oct 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 251 | 11.86 |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles | Oct 21, 2026 | Rainbow | 300 | 17.1 |
| Willow Pond | 5 miles | Oct 14, 2026 | Rainbow | 688 | 11.6 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles | Oct 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 996 | 4.25 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles | Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.69 |
| Millrace Park Pond | 5 miles | Apr 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 374 | 9.64 |
| Midas Pond | 6 miles | Oct 5, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 9.55 |
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 West Jordan
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, West Jordan 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. |
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)The 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)
- Millrace 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)
- 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 West 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.
Utah club events a drive from West 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 guides and tackle shops near West Jordan
Gear stores a short drive from West Jordan
- Mountain Cork Incbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 2 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 10462 S River Heights Drbait and tackle shop, South Jordan, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1475 W 9000 Sbait and tackle shop, West Jordan, 4 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 165 W 7200 Sbait and tackle shop, Midvale, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 5370 S Riley Lnbait and tackle shop, Salt Lake City, 7 miles
- Scheelsbait and tackle shop, Sandy, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 7170 S 1000 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 7 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 7035 S 1300 Ebait and tackle shop, Midvale, 8 miles
Booking a guided day at West 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.
Minutes from West Jordan by road
Utah towns sharing water with West Jordan
- South Jordan3 miles, 2020 count 77,487
- Kearns3 miles, 2020 count 36,723
- Taylorsville5 miles, 2020 count 60,448
- Midvale6 miles, 2020 count 36,028
- West Valley City6 miles, 2020 count 140,230
Still water for day two past West Jordan
- Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery)5 miles
- Willow Pond5 miles
- Millrace Park Pond5 miles
- Midas Pond6 miles
- Salt Lake Countycounty page
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Beehive State fish to recognize at West Jordan
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Planning casts from a room in West Jordan
Where is the nearest Utah lake to West Jordan?
Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery), about 5 miles southeast.
Which Utah launch is closest to West Jordan?
Great Salt Lake State Marina, 14 miles away, on Great Salt Lake.
Can I fish from shore near West Jordan, Utah?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) page shows its access.
Which Utah shops near West Jordan stock tackle?
Mountain Cork Inc, one of 8 listings nearby.
What Utah county includes West Jordan?
Salt Lake County.
How much does DWR charge to fish near West Jordan?
Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
Which Utah town pages are near West Jordan?
South Jordan (3 miles), Kearns (3 miles) and Taylorsville (5 miles).
How many trout can I keep near West 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.
Is there a river page near West Jordan?
Jordan River lies roughly 4 miles from town.
Does DWR plant fish close to West Jordan?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Grandpas Pond (Sandy Community Fishery) on Nov 5, 2026, 5 miles from town.
Make West Jordan your Utah fishing base
Utah county pages list every mapped launch.