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Jordanelle Reservoir, located in northern Utah near Park City, is a popular destination for anglers seeking a variety of trout and other game fish. The reservoir offers year-round fishing opportunities, with both open water and ice fishing seasons providing diverse experiences for visitors.
Weekly Catches
No verified catches in the last 7 or 15 days; the catches below cover the last 21 days.
Rainbow Trout
Anglers at Jordanelle Reservoir have reported fair to good catch rates for rainbow trout during the winter season, especially for those fishing from boats, float tubes, or kayaks. Effective techniques include drift trolling with panfish or crappie jigs, white or chartreuse tube jigs, marabou jigs, and streamers such as balanced leech, woolly bugger, Mickey Finn, or Sparkle Minnow. Trolling for trout is most productive in the 15–25 feet water column. Shore anglers have also seen success using garlic- or corn-scented trout dough bait fished about 3 feet behind a casting bubble. Recent fall stocking efforts have contributed to the abundance of catchable-sized rainbow trout, enhancing the winter fishery.
- Best results reported by boat and float tube anglers trolling jigs and streamers.
- Shore anglers using scented dough baits have had fair to good success.
- Target depths of 15–25 feet for consistent action.
Brown Trout, Splake, and Cutthroat Trout
Brown trout, splake, and the occasional cutthroat trout are also being caught, though catch rates are generally described as fair. These species respond well to the same trolling and jigging techniques used for rainbow trout, with white or chartreuse tube jigs and marabou jigs being particularly effective. Streamers like the Mickey Finn and Sparkle Minnow are also recommended for targeting these trout species.
- Fair catch rates for brown trout, splake, and cutthroat trout reported by boat anglers.
- Effective lures include tube jigs, marabou jigs, and streamers.
Yellow Perch
During the ice fishing season, yellow perch can be caught through the ice using ice jigs tipped with nightcrawler, mealworm, or waxworm. The most productive approach is to jig a foot off the bottom in areas with safe ice, particularly north of Hailstone and in the Rock Cliff arm where ice thickness has reached fishable levels (at least 4 inches).
- Best results with ice jigs tipped with live bait.
- Target areas with safe ice, especially north of Hailstone and Rock Cliff arm.
Other Species
Smallmouth bass, wiper, and tiger muskie are present in Jordanelle Reservoir but are described as challenging to catch during winter. There are no recent reports of significant catches for these species in the current coverage window.
Weather & Marine Conditions
Jordanelle Reservoir typically maintains open water through December and January, with the Hailstone and PWC ramps generally accessible for anglers. Ice begins forming in the first half of January, especially near the Rock Cliff arm, and becomes thick enough for ice fishing (6–8 inches) in late January. By early February, a mix of ice and open water is common near the dam, while fishable ice is found north of Hailstone and in the Rock Cliff arm. Ice conditions deteriorate rapidly in late February, so anglers should monitor ice safety closely.
Fishing Conditions & Tips
For trout during open water periods, drift trolling with a variety of jigs and streamers is recommended, focusing on depths of 15–25 feet. Shore anglers should use garlic- or corn-scented dough baits with a casting bubble. During ice fishing, target trout, splake, and yellow perch with ice jigs tipped with nightcrawler, mealworm, or waxworm, jigged a foot off the bottom. Smallmouth bass, wiper, and tiger muskie are less active and more difficult to catch in winter conditions.
Regulations & Notices
Anglers are reminded that kokanee salmon may not be kept at Jordanelle Reservoir. The reservoir is managed as a Blue Ribbon fishery, and standard Utah fishing regulations apply. For ice fishing, always check current ice conditions and follow recommended safety guidelines. Recent fall stocking of catchable-sized rainbow trout in October and November should provide continued fair to good fishing opportunities through the winter months.
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