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Pineview sits above Ogden in Ogden Valley, known for tiger muskie, smallmouth, crappie and perch.
Looking for the latest Pineview 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 Pineview Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Pineview Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Pineview Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall drawdown leaves the reservoir low.
Big streamers for tiger muskie along weed edges on warm afternoons.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Pineview Reservoir and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Pineview Reservoir, bring: Clouser Minnow #1/0-2, Woolly Bugger #2-6, Crayfish #4-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Pineview Reservoir lake details
| Access | Beaches and ramps around the lake off State Route 39 and State Route 158. |
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| Elevation | About 4,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Huntsville, Utah |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Tiger muskie, smallmouth, crappie and perch |
| Regulations | Special size limits for tiger muskie. 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 | Wire bite tippet for tiger muskie |
| Ice fishing | Popular perch ice fishery. |
| Camping | Anderson Cove and other national forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes. Beaches in summer. |
| Good to know | Very busy with boats in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Perch through the ice.
Spring
Tiger muskie and crappie.
Summer
Smallmouth.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Ogden, take State Route 39 up Ogden Canyon to Pineview.