FishCondishStrawberry Reservoir, UT Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Strawberry Reservoir, UT fishing report
Strawberry Reservoir is Utah's premier trophy trout fishery, holding cutthroat, rainbow, and kokanee salmon that all behave differently through the year. Cutthroat tend to be most active in early season just after ice-out, cruising the shallows as water temps climb into the low 50s. Rainbows spread across mid-depth structure through summer before pushing deeper during peak heat. Kokanee school tight and go on aggressive feeding runs through late spring and early summer, then move deeper and suspend as temperatures peak, making them a different game entirely once midsummer arrives.
For cutthroat and rainbows, focus on points, submerged humps, and the transitions between shallow flats and deeper basins. Trolling Rapalas, Needlefish, or small spoons along these depth breaks produces consistently. Kokanee respond well to small Wedding Ring spinners tipped with shoepeg corn, trolled slowly through suspended schools once you locate them on a fishfinder. Shore anglers targeting cutthroat do well with PowerBait or night crawlers fished on the bottom near channel edges. Watch your surface temps — when they push above 65 degrees, shift your trolling depth down and slow your presentation.
Strawberry Reservoir, UT river flow
The closest active USGS gauge to Strawberry Reservoir, UT is SIXTH WATER CRK AB SYAR TUN NR SPRINGVILLE, UT (site 10149000), about 8.9 miles away. It drains roughly 15 square miles. Flow is the single best predictor of where fish sit in moving water, so it is worth knowing what normal looks like before you read today's number.
In August, this gauge typically runs about 32 cfs.
| Month | Median flow |
|---|---|
| Jan | 25 cfs |
| Feb | 24 cfs |
| Mar | 27 cfs |
| Apr | 31 cfs |
| May | 36 cfs |
| Jun | 35 cfs |
| Jul | 32 cfs |
| Aug | 32 cfs |
| Sep | 30 cfs |
| Oct | 30 cfs |
| Nov | 26 cfs |
| Dec | 25 cfs |
Median flow from the USGS daily-statistics record. For the live flow, gage height, water temperature, and today's fishing score, open the Strawberry Reservoir, UT dashboard.
What's biting near Strawberry Reservoir, UT
The species most likely to be feeding Strawberry Reservoir: cutthroat and rainbow trout, and kokanee. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Strawberry Reservoir, UT and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Strawberry Reservoir, UT fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Strawberry Reservoir, UT?
The species bite forecast for Strawberry Reservoir, UT covers what's likely feeding there, including cutthroat and rainbow trout, and kokanee — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Strawberry Reservoir, UT?
Dawn and dusk are usually the most productive windows on Strawberry Reservoir, particularly when the barometric pressure is steady or falling. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Strawberry Reservoir, UT?
Spring and fall are typically strongest on Strawberry Reservoir as water temperatures sit in the productive range, with summer fishing best early and late in the day. It varies year to year, so check the live conditions before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Strawberry Reservoir, UT?
FishCondish combines wind, water level, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Strawberry Reservoir, UT, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Strawberry Reservoir, UT
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: