Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir in Beaver County, Utah. It sits at 5,548 feet above sea level. Around 28 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The town to know is Milford, 15 miles out. After that come Beaver at 17 miles and Parowan at 24 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. It repays a second visit more than a first.

• Where to Fish on Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Beaver County include rainbow trout, brown trout, mountain sucker and black-spotted cutthroat trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 75°F and January near 29°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Minersville Reservoir is 7.5 miles distant. Signs at Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir carry more weight than any list.