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Scofield Reservoir a 2,815 acre body of water, is
located in Carbon County in Central Utah. Uses of Scofield Reservoir
and its watershed include coal mining, agriculture,
residential, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, camping, and
a variety of other types of summer and winter recreations.
- Location: Carbon County
- Type: Fishing
- Size: 2,815 acres
- Elevation: 7,618 feet
- Depth:
maximum 66' - average 26'.
- Lat-Long: 39.775825,-111.153059
- Hours: No restrictions
- Likely catch: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout
- Possible catch:
- Regulations:
Regulations at Scofield Reservoir changed on Jan. 1. The limit is four
trout in the aggregate. A slot limit is now in effect for tiger and
cutthroat trout. No more than two of the fish you keep may be cutthroat
or tiger trout under 15 inches, and no more than one may be a cutthroat
or tiger over 22 inches. All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15–22
inches must be immediately released. The trout you keep may not be
filleted at the water, and the head and tail may not be removed. Any
trout with cutthroat markings is considered a cutthroat trout.
- Site amenities: Two state park campgrounds with boat ramps, good shore access along southeast and west shores.
- Handicap access: Madsen Bay boat ramp provides limited handicapped access
- Site description:
Scofield provides anglers the opportunity to catch fish from either the
shore or boat. Best baits from the shore include PowerBait and worms.
Boat anglers should try trolling flatfish or popgear and a worm.
Directions:East on Hwy 6 approximately 50 miles from Spanish Fork, west on Hwy 96 about 10 miles. The route is accessible year-
round, weather permitting.
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