Oquirrh Lake Fishing near Herriman, Utah

• Overview

  Oquirrh Lake is listed under Salt Lake County, Utah. The surface lies 4,708 feet up. With some 109 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It ranks high for size among our Salt Lake County listings. Herriman is the closest place, 3 miles off. Then South Jordan Heights, 3 miles, and South Jordan, 4 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Oquirrh Lake

  The books put it at 16 ft. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name rainbow trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, brown trout, common carp and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Oquirrh Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 75°F and January near 28°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Oquirrh Lake the season follows that pattern closely. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest marina is Daybreak Marina, some half a mile out. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. Fishing from a pier is possible 100 yards away. There are picnic tables half a mile away. There are toilets half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Ask locally about Oquirrh Lake if anything is unclear.