Starvation Reservoir Fishing in Duchesne County, Utah

• Overview

  Starvation Reservoir lies within the bounds of Duchesne County, Utah. The country here is sage and rock. At 4.7 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. You have roughly 24 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. Nothing else we list in Duchesne County covers more water. Duchesne sits 3.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Roosevelt lies 25 miles off, Ballard another 27 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Starvation Reservoir

  The books put it at 137 ft. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Duchesne County include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Starvation Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 21°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late March until roughly early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Starvation Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  It sits on public ground, so no permission beyond a licence is normally needed. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lower Lake, 9.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Starvation Reservoir locally before you travel.