Fishing South Sand Reservoir in Emery County, Utah

• Overview

  South Sand Reservoir sits within Emery County in Utah. This is dry open country ground. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. Nearest town is Castle Dale, 8.5 miles off. Then Ferron, 10 miles, and Orangeville, 10 miles. Alternatives close at hand: Cinderella Reservoir at 4.4 miles, Wedge Pond Number 4 9.9 miles off, Job Corps Pond at 10 miles, Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir 11 miles off and Hadden Reservoir at 13 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on South Sand Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Emery County: rainbow trout, brown trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and flannelmouth sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. South Sand Reservoir gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 74°F and January about 22°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid March. Climate figures give an open season running mid March to mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to South Sand Reservoir by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Cinderella Reservoir, 4.4 miles away. Signs at South Sand Reservoir carry more weight than any list.