Fish Creek Reservoir
lake in Utah
Fish Creek Reservoir is a popular destination for anglers looking for consistent action and the chance at larger trout. It fishes well with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies during hatches of midges and callibaetis, particularly in spring and fall.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Fish Creek Reservoir
- 01Crisp fall conditions with clear skies and 47°F temperatures.
- 02Midges, Mysis shrimp, and leeches are primary subsurface food sources as trout prepare for winter.
- 03Intermittent hatches of Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) possible on warmer, overcast afternoons.
- 04Trout are transitioning to deeper water along drop-offs, submerged structure, and weed lines.
- 05A slow, deliberate retrieve for subsurface flies is key, mimicking lethargic prey in cooling waters.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Mysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent year-round food source in reservoirs; fishing this pattern dead drift near the bottom is highly effective for subsurface feeders.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO)
Fall BWO hatches can occur on overcast days, offering selective dry fly opportunities for rising trout.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive trout, especially as water temperatures cool.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in colder water, enticing larger, lethargic trout.
Blood Dot Egg
Trout key in on eggs during the fall spawning season, making this a crucial pattern.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in stillwaters year-round, especially as colder weather sets in.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is a significant fall hatch that can bring aggressive takes to the surface on warmer, calmer days.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Main Boat Ramp
The primary access point for boats and float tubes, also offers good shore fishing nearby.
South Shore Access
Pull-offs along the south shore provide various spots for wade and shore fishing.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Quiet Fly Fisher Fly Shop and Guide Service
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Utah season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Fish Creek Reservoir.
What flies work best on Fish Creek Reservoir?
Our top scored fly patterns for Fish Creek Reservoir right now are Mysis Shrimp (80% confidence), Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (BWO) (80% confidence), Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Fish Creek Reservoir?
Fish Creek Reservoir holds Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Fish Creek Reservoir fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Fish Creek Reservoir each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.