Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir Fishing in Emery County, Utah

• Overview

  Out in Emery County, Utah, sits Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir. It stands 6,047 feet above sea level. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On our Emery County list it sits near the top for size. Ferron is the closest town at 3.3 miles. After that come Castle Dale at 13 miles and Orangeville at 13 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Emery County: rainbow trout, brown trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout, flannelmouth sucker and bluehead sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 24°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid March. From about mid March to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Cinderella Reservoir, 7.8 miles away. Check the position on Straight Hollow South Debris Basin Reservoir before loading the car.