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Jordanelle sits above Heber at the top of the Middle Provo, a big, deep reservoir with rainbows, browns, smallmouth and perch.
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Jordanelle Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall drawdown is under way and the water is cold. Trout are moving shallower along the points and coves.
Strip leeches and small streamers along the drop-offs early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Jordanelle Reservoir and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Jordanelle Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #6-10, Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #16-18, Sparkle Minnow #6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Jordanelle Reservoir lake details
| Access | Jordanelle State Park at Hailstone and Rock Cliff, off US-40 and State Route 32. |
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| Elevation | About 6,200 ft |
| Nearest town | Heber City, Utah |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, browns, smallmouth bass and perch |
| Regulations | Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fishing guidebook for current rules. A Utah fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Some ice fishing in cold winters. |
| Camping | Jordanelle State Park campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes. Easy shoreline access at the state park. |
| Good to know | Very busy with boats in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing in cold winters.
Spring
Ice-off and spring trout.
Summer
Smallmouth and deep trout.
Fall
Trout move shallow.
How to get there
From Salt Lake City, take I-80 east to US-40 and follow it south to the Hailstone exit.