Fishing Baker Hills Reservoir in Box Elder County, Utah

• Overview

  Look for Baker Hills Reservoir in the Box Elder County part of Utah. The bank gives way to open dry country. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is a small entry by Box Elder County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Tremonton, 58 miles off. Garland follows at 58 miles, then Elwood at 59 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Baker Hills Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Box Elder County, recorded fish include common carp, mountain sucker, green sunfish, Utah sucker and black bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Baker Hills Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 23°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and mid March brings it back. From about mid March to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. That shapes the year on Baker Hills Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Muddy Creek Reservoir, 15 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. None of that is settled for Baker Hills Reservoir in what we hold.