Hogback Reservoir Fishing Guide, Juab County, Utah

• Overview

  Hogback Reservoir falls in Juab County, part of Utah. It stands 4,777 feet above sea level. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Juab County. For supplies, Delta is 25 miles out. Further out sit Nephi (53 miles) and Mona (53 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Hogback Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name Utah chub, redside shiner and speckled dace. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Hogback Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 28°F in January up to 77°F in July. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Hogback Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, River Bed Reservoir is 8 miles off. Nothing on Hogback Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.