East Canyon Reservoir - Coalville, UT
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Wiper, Tiger Trout |
East Canyon Reservoir near Coalville is a 608-acre trophy fishery in East Canyon State Park. Lake trout dominate, reaching 15–30 pounds. Troll deep with downriggers, sinking lines, or lead-core gear using spoons or tube jigs in spring and fall.
Rainbows average 12–18 inches and are stocked annually. Trolling spoons or using PowerBait from shore near creek arms and the marina can be productive. Splake add variety, often caught alongside lake trout.
During midsummer, kokanee invade the shallows—troll small dodgers and hoochies at 40–60 feet for fast action.
Panfish and bass thrive near weedlines and boat ramps, easy to catch on worms or small lures.
The park supports anglers with ramps, marinas, campsites, and restrooms. Gas motors are allowed but wakeless zones apply. Wind can disrupt fishing midday, so early or late fishing is best.
East Canyon is a scenic, well-supported fishery for trophy trout and multi-species action.
Rainbows average 12–18 inches and are stocked annually. Trolling spoons or using PowerBait from shore near creek arms and the marina can be productive. Splake add variety, often caught alongside lake trout.
During midsummer, kokanee invade the shallows—troll small dodgers and hoochies at 40–60 feet for fast action.
Panfish and bass thrive near weedlines and boat ramps, easy to catch on worms or small lures.
The park supports anglers with ramps, marinas, campsites, and restrooms. Gas motors are allowed but wakeless zones apply. Wind can disrupt fishing midday, so early or late fishing is best.
East Canyon is a scenic, well-supported fishery for trophy trout and multi-species action.
Latest Fish Plants
| Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
| 11-08-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | |
| 9-24-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | |
| 9-24-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | |
| 7-18-2024 | Wiper | UTDNR | |
| 4-05-2021 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 8-26-2025 | East Canyon Reservoir Report Fishing forecast (September through November): When water temperatures... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 5-9-2025 | Fishing is picking up out here! Looks like the fishing is picking up out... more » |
East Canyon State Park |
| 3-28-2025 | The ice is completely gone and spring is in the air! The ice is completely gone and spring is... more » |
East Canyon State Park |
| 3-21-2025 | The edges and inlets are opening The edges and inlets are opening up but... more » |
East Canyon State Park |
| 3-13-2025 | The reservoir is still capped but the dixie hollow and big rock inlets are starting to open up The reservoir is still capped but the dixie... more » |
East Canyon State Park |
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