Otter Creek Reservoir
lake in Utah
Otter Creek Reservoir is a premier stillwater destination, especially in spring and fall when large fish cruise the weed lines and drop-offs. It offers challenging but rewarding fishing for robust trout on a variety of stillwater patterns.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Water temperatures are cooling
- 01Water temperatures are cooling, leading to increased fish activity across Otter Creek Reservoir.
- 02Low water levels persist, requiring anglers to focus on deeper access points and structure.
- 03Subsurface feeding on midges, Mysis shrimp, and leeches is prevalent.
- 04Trout are becoming more aggressive as they prepare for colder months, making streamers and egg patterns highly effective.
- 05Smallmouth Bass activity should also pick up, especially around submerged structure.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile, year-round streamer that effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory trout and smallmouth bass in Otter Creek Reservoir during the fall.
Mysis Shrimp
A consistent year-round food source for trout in Otter Creek Reservoir, especially effective as water cools in fall.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is a crucial time for trout spawning, and egg patterns are highly effective for opportunistic trout in Otter Creek Reservoir.
Buy at AmazonChironomid Pupa (Black)
Chironomids are a number one food source in lakes and reservoirs. This pattern effectively mimics the abundant midge pupae that trout will be actively feeding on subsurface in Otter Creek Reservoir as temperatures drop.
Balanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a staple forage in stillwaters like Otter Creek Reservoir. This pattern mimics sluggish leeches, enticing predatory trout.
Clouser Minnow (Chartreuse/White)
A universal baitfish imitation that is highly effective for predatory trout and Smallmouth Bass in the clear waters of Otter Creek Reservoir, especially as they feed on smaller fish.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in stillwaters, making this a reliable pattern for trout in Otter Creek Reservoir as fall progresses into colder weather.
Buy at AmazonMuddler Minnow (stillwater)
An excellent baitfish/sculpin imitation for lakes, particularly effective in the spring and fall for aggressive trout in Otter Creek Reservoir.
Where to fish and who to ask
East Shore Access
Various pull-offs along the eastern shore provide good wading and shore fishing opportunities.
State Park Marina
Primary access point for boats and float tubes, with good shore fishing nearby.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Circle Valley Anglers
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.
Read before you go
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Quick answers
Common questions about Otter Creek Reservoir.
What flies work best on Otter Creek Reservoir?
Our top scored fly patterns for Otter Creek Reservoir right now are Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence), Mysis Shrimp (80% confidence), Blood Dot Egg (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Otter Creek Reservoir?
Otter Creek Reservoir holds Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Otter Creek Reservoir fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Otter 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.