Deer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek Reservoir has 2,965 acres of water per Utah State Parks, about 10 miles south of Heber on Highway 189. The park lists rainbow and brown trout, bass, walleye and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Brown Trout
Low-light hours and cold water. Big fish on minnow baits.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Main Park AreaRampLaunch rampDirections ↗
- Island Day-Use AreaRampBoat rampDirections ↗
- Charleston Day-Use AreaRampGravel boat rampDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Deer Creek Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Deer Creek Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Black bullhead have no limit and must be killed, not released.
- Bass possession is closed April 1 to June 27 while spearfishing.
- Dead yellow perch may be used as bait.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.