Starvation Reservoir
Starvation Reservoir is a 3,495-acre Bureau of Reclamation reservoir managed as Fred Hayes State Park. Utah State Parks calls it one of the state's premier walleye fisheries.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Premier walleye fishery per Utah State Parks
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
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.
Cutthroat Trout
Cruising shorelines. Spoons, flies and jigs.
Kokanee
Planted experimentally 2016-2018
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State park boat rampRampListed as open on park current conditionsDirections ↗
- 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 Starvation 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 Starvation Reservoir ↗Local tips
- An annual walleye tournament produces trophy fish over 10 pounds.
- Bass may not be possessed while spearfishing April 1 to June 27, 2026.
- 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.