Tibble Fork Reservoir Depth Map & Fishing Spots (UT)

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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 Tibble Fork Reservoir: what the data says

11-acre reservoir in Utah County, Utah. The lake tops out around 36 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. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

There are 1 miles of drawn shoreline to work. Index 1.6 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 62% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi. You'll find it in Utah County. For a second option, Lake Mary lies 8 mi north.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Tibble Fork Reservoir

The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 30 ft, wintering in 7 to 36 ft. Top water on the chart: Shoreline break, a drop-off in the 16 ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	7 to 36 ft	dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Arctic Grayling fishing at Tibble Fork Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: arctic grayling sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. Throw a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 10 ft	midday & dusk	Shallow bay flat (4 ft)	1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's)
Summer	3 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner
Fall	6 to 20 ft	midday	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator
Winter	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold)

Brook Trout fishing at Tibble Fork Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (4 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	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	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Brown Trout fishing at Tibble Fork Reservoir

Early season brown trout use the shallows, holding in 3 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 11 to 36 ft, then a winter hold in 5 to 35 ft. Put Shoreline break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 16 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and early morning. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines
Summer	11 to 36 ft	night & dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night)
Fall	5 to 30 ft	dusk & dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon
Winter	5 to 35 ft	dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow)

Cutthroat Trout fishing at Tibble Fork Reservoir

Early season cutthroat trout use the shallows, holding in 3 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 9 to 36 ft. Put Shoreline break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 16 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon
Summer	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner
Fall	5 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Casting spoon, Inline spinner
Winter	9 to 36 ft	dawn	Shoreline break (16 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 31 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 16 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft

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

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Common questions

How deep is Tibble Fork Reservoir?

Tibble Fork Reservoir is about 36 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 Tibble Fork Reservoir?

Anglers target rainbow trout, arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout on Tibble Fork Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Tibble Fork Reservoir?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Tibble Fork 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Tibble Fork Reservoir?

Fishing on Tibble Fork 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

Lake Mary 8 mi · Deer Creek Reservoir 8 mi · Provo River (Middle) 11 mi · Jordanelle Reservoir 16 mi · Little Dell Reservoir 20 mi · Utah Lake 22 mi · Rockport Reservoir 24 mi · Mill Hollow Reservoir 28 mi · East Canyon Reservoir 29 mi · Salem Pond 30 mi · Weber River 32 mi · Currant Creek Reservoir 32 mi

See how Tibble Fork Reservoir stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Utah · best brown trout lakes in Utah · best brook trout lakes in Utah · best arctic grayling lakes in Utah

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