Starvation Reservoir - Duchesne, Utah

Lake Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Bluegill, Tui Chub, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Starvation Reservoir near Duchesne is a 3,500-acre multi-species fishery offering rainbow trout, walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and brown trout. Its combination of open water, drop-offs, and submerged structure supports excellent angling throughout the year.

Rainbows are stocked regularly and grow to 20 inches or more. Trolling with spoons or baited spinner rigs yields consistent trout action, especially during spring and fall. Shore anglers use PowerBait or worms near access areas.

Walleye fishing is a regional highlight. Fish over 10 pounds are possible in spring. Focus on rocky points and deep structure using crankbaits, bottom bouncers, or jigs tipped with crawlers.

Smallmouth bass and yellow perch provide warm-season fun. Bass prefer rocky habitat and strike plastics and cranks, while perch concentrate in deeper water and respond to tiny jigs and bait.

Facilities at Starvation State Park include boat ramps, campsites, showers, and picnic areas. Ice fishing for trout, perch, and walleye is popular in winter when safe ice forms.

With reliable fishing, excellent access, and big-water solitude, Starvation Reservoir delivers rewarding experiences for anglers seeking trout and warmwater species in one location.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
1-11-2025Rainbow TroutUTDNR2016
11-15-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR1352
11-15-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR2183
11-15-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR3057
11-14-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR17


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
8-27-2023 Starvation Reservoir is at 91percent capacity with surface water temperatures ranging from 67-73
Starvation Reservoir is at 91% capacity with surface... more »
Utah Fish Reports Staff
5-25-2023 Fishing with the Fox contest location for 2023
This is a "Fishing with the Fox" contest... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
3-30-2023 Starvation Reservoir is at 86 percent capacity
Starvation Reservoir is at 86% capacity and falling... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
3-9-2023 Starvation is at 86 percent capacity and slowly rising
Starvation is at 86% capacity and slowly rising.... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
1-8-2023 Starvation Reservoir has anywhere from 4 to 12 inches of ice
Starvation Reservoir has anywhere from 4 to 12... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife

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