Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir Fishing near Granite, Utah

• Overview

  Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir lies within the bounds of Salt Lake County, Utah. The water sits 5,568 feet up. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Head to Granite, 0.7 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 8.1 miles to West Jordan, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Salt Lake County include rainbow trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brown trout and common carp. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Take Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. There are picnic tables half a mile away. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lake Hardy at 4.3 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.