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Steinaker Reservoir

Steinaker Reservoir
Steinaker Reservoir

Description:

Current Conditions:

Last checked for updates: 12/5/2013

Day-Use: 
Open
Surface: 
Open
Launch Ramp: 
Open
Campground: 
Partially Open
High Temp: 
30's
Low Temp: 
single digits
Water Temp: 
36 degrees
Water Level: 
25%, The boat ramp is still open but is down to a single lane. Water levels are increasing on a daily basis.
Fishing Conditions: 
excellent for rainbow and brown trout, good bluegill and bass.
Road Conditions: 
good
Other Information: 
All docks have been pulled for the season. The water to all park facilities has been shut off and restrooms have been winterized. Campers still have power and sewer hook ups.

The park fees are currently at its winter rates.  They are as follows:

  - Camping - $26 / night (electric and sewer) and $13 extra vehicle

                    - $21 / night (electric) and $11 extra vehicle

                    - $13 / night (dry camp) and $8 extra vehicle

  - Day Use - $7.00 / vehicle

  - Cabin - $60 / night

Steinaker Reservoir is a large reservoir immediately north of Vernal in northeastern Utah. It is an off-stream impoundment of Ashley Creek, which drains the eastern High Uinta Mountains. A state park at the reservoir provides year-round recreational opportunities.

Fish Species:

Directions:

Steinaker Reservoir is easily accessible from US-191 about four miles north of Vernal. The highway follows the east shore for about a mile. An access road leads across the north end of the reservoir to the state park, which is on the west side of the lake.

Current Regulations:

Fishing Tips:

In the springtime, shallow-water fishing really perks up once the water temperatures get around 55 to 60 degrees for bass and bluegill, and from ice-off to about 60 degrees for rainbow trout. The fall is another 'hot' time for trout, when the water cools down once again.

During the summer, bass, trout and sunfish all seek out cooler waters, so anglers need to fish deeper.

For bass and bluegill, especially in the spring, try fishing in the shallow waters in and around the submerged vegetation. For rainbow trout, fish just outside the weeds, or in roughly 10 to 15 feet of water or more. Rainbows may be in shallower waters, but it's too easy to catch vegetation when trolling. These tips, in fact, apply to many waters in Utah.

Casting into openings in or near areas with submerged vegetation is usually very productive, especially for bass and bluegill.

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