Tanner Reservoir near West Mountain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Utah County, Utah, you have Tanner Reservoir. It stands 4,567 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ground here is low by Utah standards. Nearest place of any size is West Mountain, 0.7 miles away. After that come Payson at 2.5 miles and Benjamin at 4 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Tanner Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Utah County names rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Tanner Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 26°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Tanner Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. The nearest car park we can see is 0.9 miles out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Spring Lake at 3.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Tanner Reservoir before loading the car.