This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing

Academy Mill Reservoir - Ephraim, Utah (Sanpete County)


by Utah Division of Wildlife
3-2-2026
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Fishing forecast (December–May): This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access for ice fishing. Deep snow can make this and other high-elevation waterbodies inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. Generally, roads are clear and open by Memorial Day. Snowdrifts may block access until mid-June this year. 




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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Reports
for Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Bear Lake: What anglers can expect at Bear Lake this winter will depend on whether the lake freezes over or not
Birch Creek Reservoir: Tiger trout and rainbow trout were stocked in Birch Creek Reservoir again in 2025
Blacksmith Fork River: Brown trout numbers are dense in the Blacksmith Fork River
Causey Reservoir: Causey Reservoir Fishing Forecast
East Canyon Reservoir: Early season ice conditions can fluctuate at East Canyon before the ice stabilize
Echo Reservoir: Rainbow trout were stocked in the fall and should be abundant throughout the ice fishing season
Holmes Creek Reservoir: Still plenty of fish to be had whether the pond is open water or covered with ice
Hyrum Reservoir & State Park: Rainbow trout were stocked in the fall and should be abundant throughout the ice fishing season
Kaysville Ponds: Kaysville Ponds Fishing Forecast
Logan River: Logan River Fishing Forecast
Lost Creek Reservoir: Road access at Lost Creek will vary depending on the time of year and the frequency of snow storms
Mantua Reservoir: Mantua Reservoir Fishing Forecast
Meadow Creek Pond: Trout stocking has ended for the year, but there are still plenty of fish to be had
Ogden River: The Ogden River below Pineview Dam has a robust population of brown trout
Pineview Reservoir: Ice fishing at Pineview Reservoir can be rewarding for the entire family
Porcupine Reservoir: Porcupine Reservoir Fishing Report
Rockport Reservoir: Rockport Reservoir Fishing Forecast
Weber River: Weber River Fishing Forecast