Donkey Reservoir in Wayne County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Donkey Reservoir is one of the Wayne County listings for Utah. The surface lies 10,180 feet up. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Wayne County. Monroe sits 45 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Provo is the closest city, 140 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Donkey Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Wayne County include Arctic grayling, bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker and brook trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Donkey Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 58°F on average, January about 20°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Donkey Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Middle Reservoir is 0.5 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Donkey Reservoir.