Patton Reservoir Fishing Guide, Sanpete County, Utah

• Overview

  In Utah, Patton Reservoir falls inside Sanpete County. Height above sea level is 8,314 feet. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Sanpete County are larger. 4.4 miles away sits Manti, the nearest town. After that come Ephraim at 8.4 miles and Gunnison at 15 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Patton Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Sanpete County records list rainbow trout, brown trout and Atlantic salmon among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Patton Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 21°F in January to roughly 59°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. From about early May to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan any trip to Patton Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Yearns Reservoir, 1.5 miles out. Signs at Patton Reservoir carry more weight than any list.