Fishing Scofield Reservoir in Carbon County, Utah

• Overview

  Carbon County, Utah, is where Scofield Reservoir sits. The setting is rolling bush on every side. At 4.3 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The perimeter is close to 16 miles, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. Among the waters listed for Carbon County, none is wider. The nearest town is Helper, 17 miles away. Further out sit Spring Glen (18 miles) and Fairview (18 miles). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Scofield Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Carbon County include black-spotted cutthroat trout, bluehead sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Scofield Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 62°F; the cold one sits at 18°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Scofield Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. This sits inside Scofield State Park, so read the reserve notices first. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Beaver Dam Reservoir, 11 miles away. Signs at Scofield Reservoir carry more weight than any list.