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68-acre reservoir in Sanpete County, Utah. The lake tops out around 13 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Gooseberry Reservoir draws 61 acres inside 2 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. Figure 0.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.3 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Sanpete County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Electric Lake, 7 mi southeast of here.
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 3 to 13 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 6 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 | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
In spring, arctic grayling run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 13 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for winter arctic grayling. Time it for the evening and early morning. You won't need more than a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | midday | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Come spring, look for cutthroat trout tight to the bank in 3 to 13 ft. Through summer count on 4 to 13 ft; the winter hold is 3 to 13 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 11 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | Rainbow trout | 998 | ~10.3" |
| Jun 16 | Rainbow trout | 2,997 | ~9.8" |
| May 4 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | ~10" |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,050 | ~11.5" |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | ~11.1" |
Source: Utah DWR fish-stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.
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 Gooseberry Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Gooseberry Reservoir is about 13 ft (4 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.
Anglers target rainbow trout, arctic grayling, cutthroat trout on Gooseberry Reservoir.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Gooseberry Reservoir was most recently stocked Jul 14 with 998 rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Gooseberry 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.
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