Blue Creek Reservoir, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Blue Creek Reservoir lies in San Juan County, in Utah. The setting is pine and birch on every side. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. Our San Juan County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Monticello, 12 miles out. The big place round here is Provo, 198 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Blue Creek Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across San Juan County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, green sunfish and black bullhead. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Blue Creek Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 63°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Blue Creek Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Race Track Reservoir at 5 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Blue Creek Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.