Deer Creek Reservoir is a large reservoir at the top of Provo Canyon in northern Utah. Much of the Wasatch fronts and Salt Lake City's water comes from this reservoir, and it is a popular destination for year-round recreation. The Heber Creeper, a tourist passenger railroad, follows the reservoir's northern shore, and US- 189 follows the southern shore. The reservoir shoreline is publicly owned, and public access is unrestricted. It is named after Deer Creek, which flows into the Provo River immediately downstream from the dam.

Location:

Southwest corner of Heber Valley

Size:

2,960 acres

Depth:

Maximum 137' - Average 65' 

Elevation:

5,400 feet

Likely catch:

Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye

Possible catch:

Brown Trout, Yellow Perch

Regulations:

Limit 6 bass. All bass over 12 inches must be immediately released. Limit 10 yellow perch. From Jan. 1 through Apr. 30, you must keep all the yellow perch you catch. See the Fishing Guidebook for more information.

Site amenities:

State Park, ADA camping, ADA trails, RV hookups, food service and showers

Handicap access:

Limited shore access.

Directions:

Ten miles south of Heber City on Highway 189