Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Reservoir: what the data says

2,519-acre reservoir in Piute County, Utah. The lake tops out around 37 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

On the chart, Otter Creek Reservoir draws 2,336 acres inside 18.4 miles of shoreline, with a single island in the mix. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.7) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. 37% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 5.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 1.1 mi at the beam. The water lies in Piute County. For a second option, Piute Reservoir lies 13 mi northwest.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Otter Creek Reservoir

In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 7 to 37 ft for winter. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 17 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (17 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	7 to 37 ft	dawn	Break off the point (17 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Brown Trout fishing at Otter Creek Reservoir

When the water first warms, brown trout slide up into 3 to 25 ft. Summer is an 11 to 37 ft game here, winter a 5 to 35 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 17 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run after dark and early morning. Keep a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) rigged through the warm months.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines
Summer	11 to 37 ft	night & dawn	Break off the point (17 ft)	Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night)
Fall	5 to 30 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon
Winter	5 to 35 ft	dawn	Break off the point (17 ft)	Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow)

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Otter Creek Reservoir

The spring pattern is a shallow one: smallmouth bass in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 11 to 37 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 9 ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (17 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	11 to 37 ft	midday	Break off the point (17 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

White Bass & Hybrids fishing at Otter Creek Reservoir

The spring pattern is a shallow one: white bass & hybrids in 3 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 11 to 37 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 9 ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a jigging spoon or a topwater (when schooling) gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Rooster tail / inline spinner, Curly-tail jig (white/chartreuse)
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Jigging spoon, Topwater (when schooling)
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Small blade bait, Jigging spoon
Winter	11 to 37 ft	midday	Deep basin (31 ft)	Jigging spoon, Blade bait (vertical)

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 31 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Otter Creek State Park — ramp

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

Otter Creek Reservoir stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
May 4	Brown Trout	5,015	~3.3"
Apr 14	Rainbow trout	7,350	~7.1"
Apr 13	Rainbow trout	9,800	~7.1"
Apr 13	Rainbow trout	8,400	~7.1"
Feb 24	Rainbow trout	10,241	~4.9"
Dec 8, 2025	Cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv	7,760	~4.8"
Dec 8, 2025	Cutbow Ctbl*Rtwv	8,237	~4.8"
Nov 4, 2025	Rainbow trout	15,500	~7.7"

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

Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Otter Creek Reservoir?

Otter Creek Reservoir is about 37 ft (11 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 Otter Creek Reservoir?

Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, white bass & hybrids on Otter Creek Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Otter Creek Reservoir?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Otter Creek Reservoir?

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.

Is Otter Creek Reservoir stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Otter Creek Reservoir was most recently stocked May 4 with 5,015 brown trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Otter Creek Reservoir?

Fishing on Otter Creek 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

Piute Reservoir 13 mi · Fish Lake 29 mi · Koosharem Reservoir 29 mi · Mill Meadow Reservoir 31 mi · Pine Lake 32 mi · Forsyth Reservoir 33 mi · Johnson Reservoir 34 mi · Wide Hollow Reservoir 35 mi · Lower Bowns Reservoir 40 mi · Paragonah (Red Creek) Reservoir 44 mi · Minersville Reservoir 45 mi · Panguitch Lake 49 mi

See how Otter Creek Reservoir stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Utah · best rainbow trout lakes in Utah · best white bass & hybrids lakes in Utah · best brown trout lakes in Utah

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