Echo Reservoir Depth Map & Fishing Spots (UT)

Hatch outlook

Grasshoppers (east-side summer)Active window

Typical here: Jun 1 – Sep 30 · Green River peak is Aug–Sept; warm Indian-summer days stretch terrestrials later

adultall day in high summer, best when afternoon wind knocks bugs onto the water

Pulls fish to the windward grassy banks and edges for months — fish the bank the wind blows ONTO.

The friendliest crossover of the summer: on lakes, drift the windward bank with a bubble-and-foam-hopper — the bubble's splash doesn't hurt a hopper presentation. On rivers, the same rig dead-drifted along the undercut grass banks, or small gold spinners under the banks between rises.

The event happens over grassy banks, undercut edges and windward shorelines

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Echo Reservoir: what the data says

1,411-acre reservoir in Summit County, Utah. The lake tops out around 49 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Traced from the shoreline, Echo Reservoir runs 1,247 acres with 8.9 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 56% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 3.3 mi, about 1.2 mi across. You'll find it in Summit County. For a second option, Weber River lies 3 mi southwest.

Brown Trout fishing at Echo Reservoir

Come spring, look for brown trout tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 15 to 49 ft, then a winter hold in 5 to 35 ft. Start at Creek inflow. It's an inflow / creek mouth holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in after dark and early morning. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Creek inflow (5 ft)	Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines
Summer	15 to 49 ft	night & dawn	Break off the point (22 ft)	Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night)
Fall	5 to 30 ft	dusk & dawn	Creek inflow (5 ft)	Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon
Winter	5 to 35 ft	dawn	Creek inflow (5 ft)	Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow)

Rainbow Trout fishing at Echo Reservoir

Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 5 to 20 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 30 ft, wintering in 8 to 40 ft. Spring rainbow trout concentrate at Creek inflow, a prime-rated inflow / creek mouth around 5 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Creek inflow (5 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Old creek channel (25 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (12 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	8 to 40 ft	dawn	Break off the point (22 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Echo Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 45 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 12 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (12 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (22 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (12 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	20 to 45 ft	midday	Break off the point (22 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Walleye fishing at Echo Reservoir

Come spring, look for walleye tight to the bank in 4 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 15 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 40 ft. Start at Creek inflow. It's an inflow / creek mouth holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	4 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Creek inflow (5 ft)	1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig
Summer	15 to 35 ft	dusk & dawn	Break off the point (22 ft)	Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled)
Fall	12 to 40 ft	dusk & night	Break off the point (22 ft)	Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow
Winter	20 to 40 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (42 ft)	Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait

Yellow Perch fishing at Echo Reservoir

Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn	Break off the point (22 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	12 to 35 ft	midday	Break off the point (22 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (42 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Echo Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: crappie sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 25 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Old creek channel, a creek channel in the 25 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	10 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Old creek channel (25 ft)	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	8 to 20 ft	dawn	Old creek channel (25 ft)	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday	Old creek channel (25 ft)	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Echo Reservoir also holds channel catfish (8 to 25 ft in summer), common carp (3 to 15 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 8 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 42 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 42 ft
Old creek channel: creek channel, around 25 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 22 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Creek inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 5 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Echo Reservoir — ramp

Access data: Utah DNR — Boat Ramps. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Echo Reservoir stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
May 18	Rainbow trout	661	~11.7"
May 18	Rainbow trout	859	~11.6"
May 18	Rainbow trout	960	~11.6"
May 18	Rainbow trout	1,440	~11.6"
Sep 23, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,036	~11.9"
Sep 23, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,332	~11.9"
Sep 22, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,323	~11.9"

Source: Utah DWR fish-stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Echo Reservoir fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Utah waters are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — and special regulations can apply to Echo Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Echo Reservoir?

Echo Reservoir is about 49 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Echo Reservoir?

Anglers target brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, crappie, channel catfish, common carp on Echo Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Echo Reservoir?

Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Echo Reservoir?

For brown trout, the summer bite is best in after dark and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Is Echo Reservoir stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Echo Reservoir was most recently stocked May 18 with 661 rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Echo Reservoir?

Fishing on Echo Reservoir is regulated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Check the official Utah regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Weber River 3 mi · East Canyon Reservoir 10 mi · Rockport Reservoir 12 mi · Lost Creek Reservoir 18 mi · Little Dell Reservoir 19 mi · Smith and Morehouse Reservoir 21 mi · Jordanelle Reservoir 22 mi · Causey Reservoir 26 mi · Lake Mary 26 mi · Provo River (Middle) 28 mi · Pineview Reservoir 30 mi · Tibble Fork Reservoir 34 mi

See how Echo Reservoir stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Utah · best walleye lakes in Utah · best crappie lakes in Utah · best channel catfish lakes in Utah

More water nearby: Summit County fishing maps (6 charts). Browse all Utah fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.