Scofield Reservoir

Lake fishing Utah · 06:23 - 20:38

Scofield Reservoir is a lake in Utah. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

74%

89°

Mon

74%

85°

Tue

74%

83°

Wed

74%

84°

Thu

74%

87°

Fri

75%

87°

Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

77°F

Air temp

74°F

Wind

2 mph

Pressure

30.14 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:02

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–19:23 Dusk 19:23–21:23

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:39–04:39 Major period 14:39–16:39 Minor period 21:09–22:39 Minor period 08:39–10:09

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

09:00

74°

10:00

79°

11:00

83°

12:00

85°

13:00

86°

14:00

88°

15:00

88°

16:00

88°

17:00

87°

18:00

85°

19:00

83°

20:00

76°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

38%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

37%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

34%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

29%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Scofield Reservoir is a 2,815-acre (11.39 km2) reservoir impounded by Scofield Dam, in Carbon County, Utah. Located on the Price River, a tributary of the Green River, Scofield Reservoir is adjacent to the northernmost boundary of the Manti–La Sal National Forest. The reservoir sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet (2,322 m), on the northern edge of the Wasatch Plateau. Utah State Route 96 runs along the eastern shoreline.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Scofield Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and White Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Scofield Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Scofield Reservoir?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Scofield Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 42%.