Montes Creek Reservoir
Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass
The Montes Creek Reservoir in Utah is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. You can find trout, catfish, and bass in the reservoir. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. The best fishing tips are to use lures that mimic the local baitfish and to fish near the deeper parts of the reservoir. The best time to visit is in the spring when the weather is mild, and the fish are active. The average temperature during that time of year is 60-70°F. Get driving directions.

Weather Outlook
Fish Species
Apache Trout
The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Desert Seep Wash Near Wellington | 2 cfs / 2.65 ft |
Yellowstone R. At Bridge Campgrnd | 46 cfs / 5.20 ft |
Rock Creek Near Mountain Home | 45 cfs / 1.80 ft |
Yellowstone River Near Altonah | 74 cfs / 0.95 ft |
Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs / 3.89 ft |
Price River At Woodside | 31 cfs / 6.60 ft |
Lake Fork River Ab Moon Lake | 61 cfs / 2.16 ft |