Tibble Fork Reservoir Fishing in Utah County, Utah

• Overview

  The Utah County end of Utah holds Tibble Fork Reservoir. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling bush. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Supplies mean a trip to Alpine, 7.3 miles off. Provo is the closest city, 17 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Tibble Fork Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Utah County names rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. Tibble Fork Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 62°F, with December the cold end at about 23°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Tibble Fork Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is recorded parking some 160 yards off. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. A rest area sits about 0.9 miles from the water. Toilets are 130 yards away, which matters on a long session. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Silver Lake Flat sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Tibble Fork Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.