Shoveler Pool Fishing Guide, Juab County, Utah

• Overview

  Set in Juab County, Utah, this is Shoveler Pool. The ground around here is dry open country. It runs to roughly 165 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is low-lying compared with other Utah water we list. Delta is the closest place, 56 miles off. It is 92 miles to West Jordan, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Shoveler Pool

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Juab County list Utah chub, redside shiner and speckled dace. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Shoveler Pool decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 77°F, while January sits near 29°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Shoveler Pool by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Pintail Pool is 0.9 miles distant. Ask locally about Shoveler Pool if anything is unclear.