Pintail Pool, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pintail Pool belongs to Juab County, Utah. The ground around here is sage and rock. The water covers some 198 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Shoreline comes to about 2.7 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Ground here is low by Utah standards. For a base, Delta sits 56 miles out. For a city, West Jordan is 91 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Pintail Pool

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Juab County: Utah chub, redside shiner and speckled dace. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Pintail Pool light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 29°F in January and 77°F in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Pintail Pool the season follows that pattern closely. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A carry of 0.9 miles from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Shoveler Pool, 0.9 miles away. Nothing on Pintail Pool should be assumed from this page alone.