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Otter Creek Reservoir sits at the head of Kingston Canyon, a productive rainbow and tiger trout lake that grows fish quickly.
Looking for the latest Otter Creek Reservoir river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Otter Creek Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Otter Creek Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Otter Creek Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The water is cold and fish are feeding before ice.
Fish leeches and chironomids along the shoreline and inlet.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Otter Creek Reservoir and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Otter Creek Reservoir, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Otter Creek Reservoir lake details
| Access | Otter Creek State Park on State Route 22. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,400 ft |
| Nearest town | Antimony, Utah |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, tiger trout and smallmouth |
| 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 | Popular ice fishery. |
| Camping | Otter Creek State Park |
| Kids | Yes. Easy shore access. |
| Good to know | Windy afternoons. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Smallmouth and deep trout.
Fall
Fall trout.
How to get there
From Junction, take State Route 62 through Kingston Canyon, then State Route 22 to the state park.