Red Creek 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 Red Creek Reservoir: what the data says

93-acre reservoir in Duchesne County, Utah. The lake tops out around 95 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

Red Creek Reservoir's chart carries 1.7 miles of bank. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 19% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.7 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Duchesne County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Currant Creek Reservoir, is 11 mi to the west.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Red Creek Reservoir

Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Put Main-lake point first on the milk run — a point near 24 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (24 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (24 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (24 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	8 to 40 ft	dawn	Break off the point (43 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Cutthroat Trout fishing at Red Creek 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. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 24 ft, rated prime for fall 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	Main-lake point (24 ft)	Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner
Fall	5 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (24 ft)	Casting spoon, Inline spinner
Winter	10 to 40 ft	dawn	Break off the point (43 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig

Notable structure

The chart marks 6 structure features on Red Creek Reservoir; the deepest is Deep basin at about 81 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 81 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 43 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 24 ft
Secondary point: point, around 24 ft
Shallow bay flat: feeding flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: feeding flat, around 6 ft

Red Creek Reservoir stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
Sep 9, 2025	Cutthroat trout	4,990	~2"

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

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

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Common questions

How deep is Red Creek Reservoir?

Red Creek Reservoir is about 95 ft (29 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 Red Creek Reservoir?

Anglers target rainbow trout, cutthroat trout on Red Creek Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Red Creek Reservoir?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 24 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Red 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 Red Creek Reservoir stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Red Creek Reservoir was most recently stocked Sep 9, 2025 with 4,990 cutthroat trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Red Creek Reservoir?

Fishing on Red 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

Currant Creek Reservoir 11 mi · Strawberry Reservoir 18 mi · Mill Hollow Reservoir 18 mi · Lake Canyon Lake 21 mi · Starvation Reservoir 21 mi · Dean Lake 26 mi · Moon Lake 26 mi · Big Sand Wash 33 mi · Smith and Morehouse Reservoir 34 mi · Provo River (Middle) 35 mi · Deer Creek Reservoir 35 mi · Jordanelle Reservoir 37 mi

See how Red Creek Reservoir stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Utah · best cutthroat trout lakes in Utah

More water nearby: Duchesne County fishing maps (5 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.