Jones Reservoir Fishing Guide, Wasatch County, Utah

• Overview

  In Utah, Jones Reservoir falls inside Wasatch County. The surroundings are pine and birch. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Daniel lies 8.1 miles from the water. Heber City is 8.1 miles and Francis 8.9 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. The water is fresh according to our records.

• Where to Fish on Jones Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Wasatch County include brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and Utah sucker. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Jones Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 64°F, with January the cold end at about 23°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. On average, early April opens the water and late November closes it again. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Jones Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Witts Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Jones Reservoir.