Harves River Reservoir near Salina: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Sevier County, Utah. What surrounds it is rolling bush. The water measures roughly 4 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Sevier County are larger. The nearest town is Salina, 17 miles away. Aurora is 18 miles away, with Richfield at 23 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Harves River Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name yellow perch, sockeye salmon and Utah sucker. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Harves River Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 20°F in January to roughly 58°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Harves River Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. There are toilets half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Farnsworth Reservoir sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. For Harves River Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.