East Hardpan Reservoir Fishing Guide, Beaver County, Utah

• Overview

  East Hardpan Reservoir stands in Beaver County, Utah. It lies 4,656 feet above sea level. It lies lower than most water we list in Utah. The nearest town is Milford, 24 miles away. After that come Beaver at 44 miles and Fillmore at 59 miles. Also worth knowing: Nielson Pond 4.3 miles off, Dutchman Reservoir out at 7.6 miles, Newhouse Reservoir 7.8 miles off, Pine Grove Reservoir out at 27 miles and Miller Canyon Reservoir 28 miles off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on East Hardpan Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brown trout, mountain sucker and black-spotted cutthroat trout. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Fish East Hardpan Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 75°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On East Hardpan Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Nielson Pond sits 4.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat East Hardpan Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.