Red Butte Reservoir, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Red Butte Reservoir in Salt Lake County, Utah. It stands 5,390 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest place of any size is Salt Lake City, 4.4 miles away. Salt Lake City is the closest city, 4.3 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Red Butte Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records held for Salt Lake County cover rainbow trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Red Butte Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 26°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Red Butte Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Little Dell Reservoir at 6.1 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Red Butte Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.