New community fisheries: Several new community fisheries will open to the public in 2007, including Cove Pond, Oquirrh Lake (Daybreak Lake) and Riverton Pond in Salt Lake County, as well as Holmes Creek Reservoir and Jensen Park Pond (Syracuse Pond) in Davis County. Riverton Pond opens to fishing on Free Fishing Day (June 9, 2007). Cove Pond opens to fishing on May 26, 2007. Oquirrh Lake (Daybreak Lake) opens to fishing on April 14, 2007. Additional information on these waters can be found in the Community Fishing Brochure available at DWR offices, or at wildlife.utah.gov/cf.
Utah's Urban Ponds by County
- Box Elder County: Mayor's Pond Pioneer Park Pond
- Cache County: Skylar's Pond
- Carbon County: Gigliotti Pond
- Davis County: Bountiful Pond Clinton City Pond Farmington Pond Holmes Creek Reservoir Jensen Nature Park Pond Kaysville Ponds Maybey Pond
- Emery County: Green River Golf Course Ponds Huntington Game Farm Ponds
- Iron County: Parowan Pond Woods Pond
- Juab County: Burraston Ponds
- Salt Lake County: Kidney Pond Midas Pond Sunset Pond Willow Pond
- Utah County: Canyon View Park Pond Highland Glen Park Pond Salem Pond Spanish Oaks Reservoir Spring Lake Vivian Park Pond
- Weber County: Fort Buenaventura Glassman's Pond Meadow Creek Pond
- Washington County: Skyline Pond Stratton Pond Tawa Ponds
- Location: Brigham City, Box Elder County
- Directions: From I-15, take exit 364, follow US91 E. toward Mantua Reservoir, pond is on left
- Size: 1.5 acres
- Hours: No restrictions
- Daily bag & possesion limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout
- Possible Catch: Brown trout
- Site rules: Open to fishing for children under the age of 14
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Brigham City
- Directions: From I-15, take exit 366, take Forrest St. E. to 800 W., turn left, pond and parking on left
- Size: 2.5 acres
- Hours: No restrictions
- Daily bag & possesion limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, black bullhead, green sunfish & black crappie
- Site rules: All city ordinances apply
- Site extras: Parking, swimming pool, playground, covered picnic tables, shade & restrooms
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Logan
- Directions: Take US-89 to Park Avenue, N. to Golf Course Rd., E. to 500 W., N. to 700 S., E. to park
- Size: 1 acre
- Hours: Open during park hours
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish & channel catfish
- Site extras: Park & picnic tables, restrooms & fishing pier
- Site rules: Open to fishing for children under 14 and people with disabilities
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Helper
- Directions: Turn E. off from Hwy. 6 at Balance Rock Motel in Helper, travel 1 block along Martin Rd., pond will be on your left.
- Likely catch: Bluegill, largemouth bass & Rainbow Trout
- Size: 1 acre
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Site extras: Parking lot, handicapped access trail with shaded fishing stations, and bike rack. Store nearby plans to sell licenses and fishing tackle. The property is on private property. Please respect the property to ensure that free public use continues.
- Location: Bountiful
- Directions: I-15, take the 400 N. exit (Hwy 131) W., turn N. on 800 W., turn W. on Pages Lane (appr. 1600 N.), follow Pages Lane to property
- Size: 50 acres
- Hours: Not specified
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No motorized watercraft allowed
- Likely catch: largemouth bass, bluegill, black bullheads, channel catfish, walleye, yellow perch, white bass, trout, and common carp
- Site extras: Wildlife observation areas, restrooms, picnic areas, parking, trail system, fishing piers, & boat ramp
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Clinton, 2415 N., 3000 W.
- Directions: From I-15 take Exit 338, go W. to Main St, turn S. on Main St. to 1800 N, turn W. to 3000 W, turn N. on 2415 N, then E. to the pond
- Size: 4 acres.
- Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: By permit only
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, bluegill & channel catfish
- Site rules: No dogs allowed
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Farmington
- Directions: Take I-15 to exit 326 (Hwy 89) and go E. on state Rd. 225 to the "T", at the "T" turn right and follow the Rd. to 600 N in Farmington, turn right and go to the stop sign, turn left and take 100 E to park
- Size: 3-4 acres
- Hours: Until 11:00 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, channel catfish, bluegill & largemouth bass
- Site extras: Restrooms, parking, shade, benches, fishing pier and fish cleaning station
- Site rules: Closed in winter, pets on leash ok
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Layton
- Directions: Turn W. off of Highway 89, onto Gentile St. (just S. of 1200 N)
- Size: 35 acres
- Hours: No restrictions
- Daily bag & possession limit: General regulations
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish
- Possible Catch: Walleye
- Site extras: None
- Site rules: No floating, boating or swimming allowed
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Syracuse City
- Directions: From I-15 exit #335 (Antelope Island Exit), take Hwy 108 W. to 2000 W., turn left (south) to Bluff Rd., left (east) to approximately 1300 W., pond and park will be on S. side of Rd.
- Size: 7 acres
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: By city permit only
- Likely catch: Channel catfish, Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch
- Site rules: Dogs must be on leashes. Owners must pick up after animals. No alcohol. No camping or fires. No swimming. All city ordinances apply
- Site extras: Covered picnic areas, trail system, restrooms, parking, fish cleaning station
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Kaysville
- Directions: Take exit 328 off of I-15 onto 200 N., go to Main St. and turn right and proceed to 50 W, pond is on 50 W. between 550 and 900 S
- Size: 5-6 acres total (4 ponds)
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Float tubes & canoes only
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout (fall & winter) channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill
- Site extras: Parking lot and pavillion
- Site rules: Parking in parking lot only!
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Clearfield
- Directions: From I-15 take Exit 336, head W., turn right on State St. and head N., turn right on 500 E, access from city property at 310 S. 500 E
- Size: 3.8 acres.
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No motorized craft allowed
- Must access from the city property at 310 S. 500 E
- Likely catch: Rainbow trout, Black crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill & channel catfish
- Site extras: Fishing pier
- Site rules: Dogs allowed on leashes. Owners must pick up after animals
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Green River
- Directions: Green River State Park — take the west exit from I-70 into the city of Green River, travel approximately 2.5 miles east to a point where there is a state park sign on the south side of the Rd., turn south there onto Green River Blvd. and travel for 1/2 mile to the state park entrance. The pond is in the state park just south of the entrance.
- Type of fish: largemouth bass and bluegill
- Size of pond: 1 acre
- Amenities: Parking, picnicking, camping, restrooms, and showers are available for a fee (day use $5 and overnight $12). Licenses and fishing tackle can be purchased in the city of Green River
- Fishing regulations: Bluegill limit is 10 and bass limit is 4 with only 1 bass larger than 15 inches
- Other: Fishing is restricted to the E. side. of the pond
- Location: Huntington
- Directions: Turn N. off Hwy. 31 onto Huntington N. Loop Rd., travel 1/2 mile, then turn right onto dirt Rd. at bend in paved Rd.. After another 1/2 mile or so, you will reach a locked gate signed as DWR property, park, cross the fence, and travel by foot to the ponds, about 1/4 mile, at forks in the walk-in Rd., stay to the left, you will pass a couple smaller ponds without fish
- Type of fish: Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill
- Size: Main pond is 3 acres
- Site extras: None. Licenses, fishing tackle, and bait are available in the city of Huntington
- Fishing regulations: Trout limit 4, bluegill limit 10, and bass limit 4 with only 1 bass larger than 15 inches
- Location: Parowan
- Directions: 400 W. 100 N., Parowan; Dr. Meeks Pioneer Farmstead
- Type of fish: Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish & bluegill
- Size of pond: 1 acre
- Amenities: None
- Fishing regulations: 4 fish total
- Other: Developed and managed cooperatively by the city of Parowan, Parowan Heritage Foundation, DWR and Parowan High School. Partial funding through Habitat Council.
- Location: Woods Ranch
- Directions: 10 miles E. of Cedar City on Hwy 14
- Type of fish: Rainbow Trout
- Size of pond: 1.2 acres
- Amenities: None
- Fishing regulations: General statewide regulations, kids under 14 are encouraged to fish here
- Other: Developed and managed cooperatively by Iron County and DWR
- Location: Mona
- Directions: South of Mona on Hwy 41 about 1/4 mile, on right hand side of the road. Watch for the sign.
- Type of fish: Rainbow Trout, brown trout & common carp
- Size of pond: 30 acres
- Site extras: Picnic tables, trash receptacles
- Fishing regulations: General regulations
- Other: Some shade
- Location: South Jordan
- Directions: From I-15 take the 106th S. exit, turn W. to River Front Parkway, turn S., continue approximately 1 mile, pond on left
- Size: .5 acres.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout & channel catfish
- Site rules: All city ordinances apply
- Site extras: Covered picnic areas, trail system, restrooms & parking
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: South Jordan
- Directions: From I-15 take 106th S. exit, turn W. to River Front Parkway, turn S., continue approximately 1-mile, pond on left
- Size: 1 acre
- Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout & channel catfish
- Site extras: Restrooms, hiking trail, parking, pavillions
- Site rules: Please pack out trash
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Draper
- Directions: From 700 E, turn E. on Meadowwood Dr. (11705 S.), follow St. to Willowwood Dr. and follow St. to Mehraban Wetlands parking area
- Size: 1 acre
- Hours: Sunrise to 10:00 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No motorized watercraft allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, bluegill, green sunfish & channel catfish
- Site extras: Park benches, shade, fishing pier
- Site rules: Respect private property
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Murray
- Directions: An ideal setting. Fishing and sports in one location! DonŐt miss out on this place folks! Take I-215 W. to 4700 S., E. on 4700 to Redwood Rd., S. on Redwood Rd., E. on 5400 to 1300 W., S. on 1300 to Bullion Blvd, E. on Bullion Blvd, turn right on Murray Parkway, property on left
- Size: 4 acres
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Trout, channel catfish, bluegill & largemouth bass
- Site extras: Restrooms, picnic areas, fishing pier, parking, trail system, fish cleaning station, playground & other recreational areas
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Spanish Fork
- Directions: Manti / Spanish Fork Exit Hwy 6, towards the canyon, take a right at the Little Acorn Restaurant / Gas Station, park entrance is on right hand side of Rd. directly
- after Spanish Oaks Golf Course
- Size: 1 acre
- Hours: Park closes at dark
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No motorized watercraft allowed
- Likely catch: Trout
- Site extras: Restrooms, fishing pier
- Site rules: Fishing is for youth ages 13 and under
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Highland
- Directions: From I-15, take Exit 287 and go E. on SR 92 (appr. 6.5 miles) to 4800 W, turn right and continue approximately 1 mile, entrance is just S. of Lone Peak High School
- Size: 3 acres
- Hours: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No motorized watercraft allowed
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout and channel catfish
- Possible Catch: yellow perch, bluegill, largemouth bass
- Site extras: Playground, restrooms, picnic areas and tables, fishing pier, pavilion (call 801-756-5751 to reserve)
- Site rules: Dogs ok on leash, no camping, no fires allowed in park
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Salem
- Directions: From I-15 take exit 260 (Spanish Fork) left onto Main St, follow Rd. from Spanish Fork to Salem, in Salem turn S. on Main St, proceed to pond on right
- Size: 11 acres
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total. Grass carp must be released
- Boating & floating: May - October. Motorized vessels need a permit. Call City Hall (100 S and Main St) for more information 423-2770
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass & bluegill
- Possible Catch: Walleye, green sunfish
- Site extras: Parking, restrooms, tables, shade, fish pier
- Site rules: No vehicles on paved path, no horses
- Handicap access: Yes
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- Location: Spanish Fork
- Directions: From I-15 take Exit 261, head S.east 6 miles, turn right on Powerhouse Rd., 1 mile on the left hand side, you will see a turn off for the reservoir
- Size: 5 acres.
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout
- Site rules: No pets allowed, no ice fishing, no alcohol, swimming okay
- Site extras: Handicapped accessible restrooms, fish cleaning station, beach, walkingpath, picnic areas & RV hookups
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Spring Lake (Payson)
- Directions: From I-15 take exit 248 (2nd Payson exit) and head East up the hill until the junction with Hwy 198. Turn right (South) on 198 and go a couple of miles until you reach the town of Spring Lake. Take the first left (east) into the town and follow the road to the pond.
- Size: 6 acres
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Canoes and float tubes only
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass,bluegill & green sunfish
- Possible catch: Common carp
- Site extras: Some tables, benches and shade
- Site rules: No ATVs and no overnight camping
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Provo Canyon
- Directions: From I-15 take exit 275 in Orem, take 800 N (exit 275) appr. 9 miles E. to Vivian Park (entrance on S. side of Rd.)
- Size: 1 acre
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: General regulations
- Boating & floating: No
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, brown trout
- Site extras: Parking, bike lock, restroom, tables and benches, shade
- Site rules: Fishing for kids 12 and under, and handicapped persons only. No swimming
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: Ogden
- Directions: Take 24th St. to A Avenue (just W. of the railroad tracks and the Weber River), turn onto A Avenue and follow the signs to the park
- Size: 2 acres
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. Until dark
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 trout; otherwise general regulations (catch and release encouraged)
- Boating & floating: Canoes & float tubes only
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout
- Possible Catch: Bluegill, largemouth bass, common carp
- Site extras: Shade, picnic areas, tables, restrooms, grills
- Site rules: Pond fishing for children age 13 and under
- Handicap access: No
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- Location: Ogden
- Directions: US89 N. to Harrison Rd., right on Harrison Rd. to 44th S., enter hospital parking lot and turn left to parking area
- Size: 3 acres.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: No motorized watercraft allowed
- Likely catch: largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, black crappie
- Possible Catch: Rainbow Trout
- Site rules: Please respect private property
- Site extras: Fishing pier
- Handicap access: No
- Location: Roy
- Directions: From I-15 exit at Roy and go W. to 4300 W, turn right onto 4300 W, right on 5250 S, left on 4200 W, you should see the pond and parking
- Size: 4 acres.
- Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m.
- Daily bag & possession limit: 4 fish total
- Boating & floating: Not allowed
- Likely catch: Channel catfish, Rainbow Trout, bluegill, yellow perch, largemouth bass & common carp
- Site extras: Park, picnic tables, restrooms, trails, parking, fishing pier & play ground
- Site rules: All pets must be on leash, no glass containers, please respect private property, all city ordinances apply
- Handicap access: Yes
- Location: St. George
- Directions: 600 East Skyline Drive, St. George, follow the road to the animal shelter north of Skyline Drive.
- Size: 1 acre
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, largemouth bass & bluegill
- Fishing regulations: Trout limit 2, catch and release for largemouth bass. Anglers over 14 are encouraged to use artificial flies or lures.
- Location: Hurricane
- Directions: Just southwest of Quail Lake. Approximately 350 N., 3700 W., Hurricane
- Type of fish: Rainbow Trout
- Size of pond: 7 acres
- Amenities: None
- Fishing regulations: General statewide regulations
- Location: St. George
- Directions: 2200 W. Snow Canyon Parkway, St. George — just north of the Snow Canyon Parkway near the Canyons Softball Complex
- Type of fish: largemouth bass, bluegill, green sunfish, & catchable Rainbow Trout stocked mid-November through April
- Size of pond: Upper - 0.8 acres, Lower - 0.5 acres
- Amenities: None
- Fishing regulations: Trout limit is 2. Catch and release for largemouth bass. Anglers over 14 years old are encouraged to use artificial flies or lures
- Other: Developed by the city of St. George. Cooperatively managed by the city, DWR and Southern Utah Anglers.
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Box Elder County
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Mayor's Pond
Pioneer Park Pond
Cache County
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Skylar's Pond
Carbon County
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Gigliotti Pond
Davis County
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Bountiful Lake
Clinton City Pond
Farmington Pond
Holmes Creek Reservoir
Jensen Nature Park Pond
Kaysville Ponds
Maybey Pond
Emery County
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Green River Golf Course Ponds
Huntington Game Farm Ponds
Iron County
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Parowan Pond
Woods Pond
Juab County
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Burraston Ponds
Salt Lake County
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Kidney Pond
Midas Pond
Sunset Pond
Willow Pond
Utah County
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Canyon View Park Pond
Highland Glen Park
Salem Pond
Spanish Oaks Reservoir
Spring Lake
Vivian Park Pond
Weber County
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Fort Buenaventura
Glassman's Pond
Meadow Creek Pond
Washington County
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Skyline Pond
Stratton Pond
Tawa Ponds
Upper Tawa Pond
Lower Tawa Pond