Fishing Three Creeks Reservoir in Piute County, Utah

• Overview

  The Piute County entry here is Three Creeks Reservoir, in Utah. It stands 8,638 feet above sea level. It measures about 56 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. 12 miles away sits Beaver, the nearest town. Provo sits 140 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Three Creeks Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Piute County records list black-spotted cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout and mountain sucker among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Three Creeks Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 58°F on average, January about 23°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near late November in autumn. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. That shapes the year on Three Creeks Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A campsite lies 0.9 miles away for anyone staying over. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Otter Lake is 2.8 miles distant. Ask locally about Three Creeks Reservoir if anything is unclear.