Quail Creek Reservoir - Hurricane, UT

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Black Bullhead
Quail Creek Reservoir in Hurricane, UT, offers excellent year-round fishing for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, and crappie. This 600-acre reservoir sits at 3,300 feet and supports both warm- and coldwater species, though it is especially prized for trophy-class bass.

Largemouth bass are the main attraction. Anglers use plastics, jigs, and crankbaits near submerged structure and weed beds, especially in spring and early summer. Fish over 5 pounds are caught each season. Trout are stocked during the cool months and respond well to bait, spoons, and flies. Summer trout fishing declines as water temperatures rise.

Bluegill and crappie provide additional action, particularly near brush and rock piles. Crappie fishing peaks in spring, while bluegill remain active into summer.

Boating is easy with a concrete ramp and developed facilities at Quail Creek State Park. Kayaks and float tubes also work well. The park includes campgrounds, day-use areas, and restrooms.

Regulations follow Utah’s general rules—six bass may be kept, with only one over 12 inches. Water clarity is good but can vary in summer due to algae.

Quail Creek is a reliable, scenic, and multi-species fishery ideal for anglers of all levels.



Latest Photos

Photo Credit: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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12-4-2024
Pam Johnson
4-23-2024

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
10-31-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR8030
10-30-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR11183
10-30-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR2980
11-08-2023Rainbow TroutUTDNR1505
11-08-2023Rainbow TroutUTDNR3009


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-27-2025 Summer Forecast
Consult the Utah State Parks website for boat... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
3-15-2025 Fishing was great this morning
Fishing was great this morning for Jim Lemmon.... more »
Quail Creek State Park
12-4-2024 New fishing record! 🏆
New fishing record! We’d like to congratulate Scott... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
11-21-2024 Quail Creek Reservoir Winter Forecast
Fishing forecast (December through March): Consult the Utah State... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
4-23-2024 The fishing has been good!
Pam Johnson caught dinner for her friend! The... more »
Quail Creek State Park

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