Hyrum Reservoir
Description:
- Elevation: 4664 ft.
- Surface Area: 438 acres
- Volume Capacity: 16,290 acre-feet
- Max. Depth: 82 ft.
- Avg. Depth: 39 ft.
Current Conditions:
Last checked for updates: 4/17/2014
Hyrum Dam State Park is currently listed as HOT for fishing right now. Visit utahfishinginfo.com/dwr/fishingreports.php for updated fishing reports. Anglers are reporting good success for trout and perch.
The reservoir is almost full and the courtesy dock is in place.
Hyrum Reservoir was created in 1935 by the construction of an earth-fill dam. The reservoir shoreline is owned by the State of Utah with mostly unrestricted public access, although fees are charged in improved recreation areas.
Fish Species:
- Bluegill
- Brown Trout
- Channel Catfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Rainbow Trout
- Tiger Trout (Hyrum was stocked with 25,000 Tiger Trout summer 2006)
- Yellow Perch
Current Regulations:
- Two poles may be used if a 2-pole permit is purchased
Fishing Tips:
Fish Hyrum from the shore or a boat. Standard trout bait such as Powerbait should work from shore, or try trolling from a boat using crankbaits or spinners. Fish with worms for panfish or catfish.
Check out the Hyrum Reservoir Dam camera for current conditions.