Strawberry Reservoir has long been known as Utah's premiere fishery. The state's record trout was caught at Strawberry in 1930 and weighed 26.5 pounds. The Utah fishing record for kokanee salmon (six pounds) was also set at Strawberry in 1995.
The Strawberry and Soldier Creek Reservoirs were combined in 1985, creating an enormous 17,160 surface-acre reservoir. The reservoir is now stocked with Bear Lake cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon, and heavy stocking occurs several times annually. Strawberry is well-known for rapid growth of fish and producing record-size trout. Bag limits on Strawberry are generally restricted; be sure to consult the current Utah fishing proclamation for limits and regulations.
Four boat ramps, each with fish cleaning stations, access the open waters of the reservoir and several points from shore will produce nice-sized fish. Numerous bays and protected coves offer incomparable float-tube fishing. Marinas located around the reservoir at each boat ramp offer boat rentals, fishing tackle and a few valuable fishing tips. Check in at the Strawberry Visitor Center, located just off Highway 40 near the reservoir, for the current fishing hot spots and additional recreation information. Strawberry Reservoir is located 23 miles southeast of Heber on Highway 40.
Boat rentals should be reserved ahead by calling Strawberry Bay Marina at 435-548-2261.
