Hole-in-the-Rock Reservoir near Fillmore: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Utah, Hole-in-the-Rock Reservoir belongs to Millard County. The water sits 4,774 feet up. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Millard County. The nearest town is Fillmore, 20 miles away. Then Richfield, 32 miles, and Monroe, 33 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Hole-in-the-Rock Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Millard County include walleye, channel catfish and white bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Hole-in-the-Rock Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 27°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Hole-in-the-Rock Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Sevier River sits 28 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Hole-in-the-Rock Reservoir are worth checking on the day.