Piute Reservoir Depth Map & Fishing Spots (UT)

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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 Piute Reservoir: what the data says

2,226-acre reservoir in Piute County, Utah. The lake tops out around 20 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

Piute Reservoir's chart carries 10.2 miles of bank. Index 2 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 87% of this chart, as modeled. Call it 3.8 mi long by 1.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Piute County. The nearest mapped water is Otter Creek Reservoir, 13 mi to the southeast.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Piute Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 5 to 20 ft covers summer, 4 to 20 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Sevier River inflow, an inflow / creek mouth in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	4 to 20 ft	dawn	Break off the point (9 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Brown Trout fishing at Piute Reservoir

Spring brown trout on Piute Reservoir hold shallow, usually 2 to 20 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 6 to 20 ft in summer, 3 to 20 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Sevier River inflow — inflow / creek mouth, 4 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in after dark and early morning. The summer box starts with a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night).

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)	Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines
Summer	6 to 20 ft	night & dawn	Break off the point (9 ft)	Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night)
Fall	3 to 20 ft	dusk & dawn	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)	Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)	Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow)

Channel Catfish fishing at Piute Reservoir

Spring puts channel catfish in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 20 ft. Sevier River inflow is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring channel catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dusk	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)
Summer	6 to 20 ft	night & dusk	Old creek channel (10 ft)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	dusk	Old creek channel (10 ft)
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Deep basin (17 ft)

Common Carp fishing at Piute Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for common carp in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	2 to 10 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Summer	3 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Fall	5 to 18 ft	midday	Old creek channel (10 ft)
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Deep basin (17 ft)

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Piute Reservoir

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 20 ft before dropping to 6 to 20 ft for winter. Fall smallmouth bass concentrate at Main-lake point, a prime-rated point around 8 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (9 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Break off the point (9 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

White Bass & Hybrids fishing at Piute Reservoir

In spring, white bass & hybrids run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 20 ft before dropping to 6 to 20 ft for winter. Spring white bass & hybrids concentrate at Sevier River inflow, a prime-rated inflow / creek mouth around 4 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a jigging spoon or a topwater (when schooling) most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Sevier River inflow (4 ft)	Rooster tail / inline spinner, Curly-tail jig (white/chartreuse)
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Jigging spoon, Topwater (when schooling)
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small blade bait, Jigging spoon
Winter	6 to 20 ft	midday	Deep basin (17 ft)	Jigging spoon, Blade bait (vertical)

Notable structure

Count 8 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 17 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 17 ft
Old creek channel: creek channel, around 10 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Sevier River inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Piute State Park — ramp

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

Piute Reservoir stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
May 24	Bass White	139	~8.1"
May 17	Bass White	188	~9.8"
Sep 17, 2025	Channel Catfish	27,500	~2.5"

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

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

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Common questions

How deep is Piute Reservoir?

Piute Reservoir is about 20 ft (6 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 Piute Reservoir?

Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, common carp, smallmouth bass, white bass & hybrids on Piute Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Piute Reservoir?

Sevier River inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Piute 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 Piute Reservoir stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Piute Reservoir was most recently stocked May 24 with 139 bass white. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Piute Reservoir?

Fishing on Piute 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

Otter Creek Reservoir 13 mi · Koosharem Reservoir 29 mi · Fish Lake 32 mi · Minersville Reservoir 34 mi · Johnson Reservoir 37 mi · Mill Meadow Reservoir 37 mi · Forsyth Reservoir 40 mi · Paragonah (Red Creek) Reservoir 40 mi · Pine Lake 41 mi · Panguitch Lake 47 mi · Wide Hollow Reservoir 47 mi · Yankee Meadow Reservoir 49 mi

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