Emery Reservoir, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Emery Reservoir in the Sanpete County part of Utah. It sits in rolling bush. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Some 15 miles away sits Manti, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Provo, 80 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications. Reckon over twenty inside 15 miles and dozens inside 30 miles.

• Where to Fish on Emery Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Sanpete County names rainbow trout, brown trout, Atlantic salmon, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brook trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Emery Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 57°F and January near 19°F on the long-run figures. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter locks it down, and mid May brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Emery Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Spinners Reservoir, 1.4 miles out. Rules at Emery Reservoir are worth checking on the day.