Conditions last updated: 11/19/2009

Scofield Reservoir

Rating: Fair

Conditions: On Nov. 17, Tom Ogden fished from a tube on the west side in 5–10 feet of water. In three hours, he hooked 13 cutthroats, six rainbows and one tiger trout. He used slow-sinking line and a size 6 beadhead black/green tinsel soft hackle fly. Later in the afternoon, Tom fished east of the island with fast-sinking line and a size 3 soft hackle fly. There, he caught five cutts and nine rainbows, ranging from 12–16 inches. Tom reported that a portion of the reservoir was covered with a thin layer of ice, and that the dam cove was nearly frozen. Scofield Reservoir has special regulations, including a slot limit. Please read about Scofield's regulations on page 28 of the Utah Fishing Guidebook.

Details

• Location: Carbon County
• Directions: East on Hwy 6 approximately 50 miles from Spanish Fork, west on Hwy 96 about 10 miles.
• Type: Fishing
• Size: 2,815 acres
• Elevation: 7,618 feet
• Hours: No restrictions
• Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout
• Possible catch:
• Regulations: Regulations at Scofield Reservoir changed on Jan. 1. The limit is four trout in the aggregate. A slot limit is now in effect for tiger and cutthroat trout. No more than two of the fish you keep may be cutthroat or tiger trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat or tiger over 22 inches. All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15–22 inches must be immediately released. The trout you keep may not be filleted at the water, and the head and tail may not be removed. Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered a cutthroat trout.
• Site amenities: Two state park campgrounds with boat ramps, good shore access along southeast and west shores.
• Handicap access: Madsen Bay boat ramp provides limited handicapped access
• Site description: Scofield provides anglers the opportunity to catch fish from either the shore or boat. Best baits from the shore include PowerBait and worms. Boat anglers should try trolling flatfish or popgear and a worm.

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