Willard Bay Reservoir
Published: Updated:
Willard Bay Reservoir Fishing Reports
Filter by
Sort by
Reports from all past years within a 60-day time frame
Twitch
Bronze Ambassador
7/7/24
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
75°
Species
Catfish
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
The catfish spawn at Willard Bay Reservior usually beginning mid-June till about mid-July. In 2 hours I was able to catch my limit of 8 catfish every trip I went. Use a worm and bobber set up with a 3.5 feet leader between the hook and bobber. Cast parallel to the rocks and let the waves drift the bobber in. Hold onto your pole because they often will hit as it drifts right into the rocks. Fish 9-11 AM and 3-8PM, these are the times that I found best. I highly recommend a strong hook as it will help in hooksets. Lastly, I encourage you to take some catfish home to eat as they are the cleanest catfish you will find anywhere in Utah.
Fishin Magician
Bronze Ambassador
8/21/24
Species
Walleye
Season
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Fished from 7 ish till after dark set in. Fished the north marina off the kayak, pitching baits in towards brush, and around docks. Lots of little smallmouth bass, but a eater crappie off the Berkley Flicker shad.
Twitch
Bronze Ambassador
8/20/24
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
82°
Slower retrieve seemed to get more bites. Fishing was slow but good. Caught 6 or 7 in a few hrs