Fishing Holmes Reservoir in Davis County, Utah

• Overview

  Holmes Reservoir belongs to Davis County, Utah. The surroundings are open valley. It runs to roughly 27 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is low-lying compared with other Utah water we list. The nearest town is Fruit Heights, 2.8 miles away. Kaysville is 2.8 miles and Layton 3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Holmes Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Davis County: bluegill, green sunfish and black crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Holmes Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Holmes Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. There are toilets half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Adams Reservoir, 1 mile away. What applies at Holmes Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.