Little Dell 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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Recent catches at Little Dell Reservoir

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Fishing Little Dell Reservoir: what the data says

208-acre reservoir in Salt Lake County, Utah. The lake tops out around 200 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

The drawn water covers 225 acres wrapped in 3.2 miles of bank. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 5% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.3 mi with a 0.5-mi widest point. It sits in Salt Lake County. Its nearest charted neighbour, East Canyon Reservoir, is 11 mi to the northeast.

Cutthroat Trout fishing at Little Dell Reservoir

Spring puts cutthroat trout in skinny water — 3 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 35 ft; cold water stacks them in 10 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 90 ft, rated good for summer cutthroat trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon
Summer	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (90 ft)	Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner
Fall	5 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (50 ft)	Casting spoon, Inline spinner
Winter	10 to 40 ft	dawn	Break off the point (90 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig

Brook Trout fishing at Little Dell Reservoir

Spring brook trout on Little Dell Reservoir hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — feeding flat, 6 ft, good for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 170 ft, is the deepest of them.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 170 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 90 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 50 ft
Secondary point: point, around 50 ft
Shallow bay flat: feeding flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: feeding flat, around 6 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Boat launch — ramp
Boat launch — ramp

Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Little Dell Reservoir stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
Jun 25	Brook Trout	6,960	~3.3"
May 27	Cutthroat trout	3,147	~6.4"
May 20	Cutthroat trout	9,030	~6.9"
May 20	Cutthroat trout	3,509	~6.9"
May 13	Cutthroat trout	1,591	~6.6"
May 13	Cutthroat trout	2,603	~6.6"
Oct 29, 2025	Cutthroat trout	352	~3.2"
Oct 14, 2025	Cutthroat trout	1,573	~3.4"

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

Little Dell 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 Little Dell Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Little Dell Reservoir?

Little Dell Reservoir is about 200 ft (61 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 Little Dell Reservoir?

Anglers target cutthroat trout, brook trout on Little Dell Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Little Dell Reservoir?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Little Dell Reservoir?

For cutthroat 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.

Is Little Dell Reservoir stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Little Dell Reservoir was most recently stocked Jun 25 with 6,960 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Little Dell Reservoir?

Fishing on Little Dell 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

East Canyon Reservoir 11 mi · Lake Mary 14 mi · Rockport Reservoir 16 mi · Weber River 16 mi · Jordanelle Reservoir 18 mi · Echo Reservoir 19 mi · Tibble Fork Reservoir 20 mi · Provo River (Middle) 21 mi · Deer Creek Reservoir 25 mi · Smith and Morehouse Reservoir 31 mi · Lost Creek Reservoir 34 mi · Pineview Reservoir 35 mi

See how Little Dell Reservoir stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Utah · best cutthroat trout lakes in Utah

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