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Scofield is a productive high reservoir in Carbon County with tiger trout, cutthroat and rainbows, close to the Wasatch Front.
Looking for the latest Scofield Reservoir fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Scofield Reservoir.
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Scofield Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Mornings, evenings and stormy days are fishing best, and shore fishing will improve as November goes on.
Strip leeches and small streamers, or hang chironomids under an indicator along the drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Scofield Reservoir and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Scofield Reservoir, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Thin Mint #8-10, 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.
Scofield Reservoir lake details
| Access | Scofield State Park on State Route 96. |
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| Elevation | About 7,600 ft |
| Nearest town | Scofield, Utah |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Tiger trout, cutthroat and rainbows |
| Regulations | Cutthroat and tiger trout limits apply. 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 | Very popular ice fishery. |
| Camping | Scofield State Park |
| Kids | Yes. Easy shore access. |
| Good to know | Cold and windy. Bring layers. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Trout go deep.
Fall
Fall shore fishing.
How to get there
From Spanish Fork, take US-6 east and State Route 96 south to Scofield.