Box Elder County · reservoir · 9,992 acres
Willard Bay Reservoir
Stocked 13× on record · Utah DWR
Willard Bay Reservoir is a reservoir in Box Elder County, Utah, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Common Carp — most recently on Jul 7, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Utah DWR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
92°
62°
12 mph
16%
Fri
Mostly clear
97°
62°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
101°
68°
10 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 7 | Wiper | 3,480 | 0.33" | |
| Jun 18 | Wiper | 2,612 | 9.98" | |
| Jun 9 | Wiper | 219,200 | 0.3" | |
| May 11 | Wiper | 700 | 7.63" | |
| May 11 | Wiper | 1,058 | 7.79" | |
| May 11 | Wiper | 1,060 | 7.48" | |
| Apr 7 | Walleye | 95,701 | 0.31" | |
| Apr 6 | Walleye | 950,405 | 0.31" | |
| Apr 5 | Walleye | 237,542 | 0.31" | |
| Mar 30 | Walleye | 72,027 | 0.19" | |
| Mar 30 | Walleye | 178,868 | 0.19" | |
| Mar 30 | Walleye | 215,654 | 0.19" | |
| Mar 30 | Walleye | 221,151 | 0.19" | |
When does Willard Bay Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March through May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- First Salt Creek2.5 mi
- Willard Creek3.3 mi
- Reeder Overflow4.1 mi
- Second Salt Creek3.8 mi
- Black Slough6.5 mi
- Fourmile Creek6.7 mi
- The Horseshoe Bend6.8 mi
- Mill Creek7.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official UT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Willard Bay Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Willard Bay Reservoir?+
Willard Bay Reservoir is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Common Carp in Box Elder County, Utah, most recently on Jul 7, 2026 by Utah DWR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Willard Bay Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2026, stocking at Willard Bay Reservoir peaks in March through May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Willard Bay Reservoir?+
Yes — Utah requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Willard Bay Reservoir?+
Willard Bay Reservoir is a reservoir in Box Elder County, Utah. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Utah DWR · updated Jul 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.