Gunnison Bend Reservoir, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Millard County end of Utah holds Gunnison Bend Reservoir. The surface lies 4,619 feet up. Roughly 496 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The outline measures near 6.5 miles, so local knowledge counts. By size it stands out even at Utah level. Delta sits 2.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Fillmore at 31 miles and Gunnison at 45 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gunnison Bend Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Millard County include walleye, channel catfish and white bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Gunnison Bend Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 75°F and January reads 27°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Gunnison Bend Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. 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. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is D M A D Reservoir, 9.1 miles out. Rules at Gunnison Bend Reservoir are worth checking on the day.