A Weekend Angler's Guide to Stocked Waters Near Logan, Utah

Cache Valley around Logan, Utah packs an unusual amount of stocked water into a small area. DWR's own records show trout stocked at Logan River, three reservoirs, and half a dozen small ponds within about 20 miles of downtown — plus a warmwater bonus fishery at Willard Bay Reservoir a short drive south.

Key takeaways

• Logan River is the most heavily stocked water in the area by far, with 1,498 recorded rainbow trout stockings and an additional 638 albino rainbow trout stockings in DWR's records.
• Hyrum Reservoir (581 records) and Wellsville Reservoir (313 records) are the two largest stillwater options within a short drive.
• Several small park ponds — Mayor's Pond, Smith Family Park Pond, and Skylers Pond — are stocked repeatedly and sit inside or near town, making them the easiest options for a short trip.
• Tony Grove Lake and Mantua Reservoir add higher-elevation and small-reservoir options for a slightly longer drive.
• Willard Bay Reservoir, roughly 30 miles south, is stocked with wiper and walleye rather than trout — a genuinely different, warmwater fishery if you want a change of pace.
• 2024 is the most recent year confirmed across these waters in DWR's published records — treat it as the latest confirmed activity, not a guarantee of this year's schedule.

Trout Water Close to Town

Logan River dwarfs every other water in the area by record count — DWR's data shows 1,498 rainbow trout stockings and 638 albino rainbow trout stockings recorded over the years, making it the default choice for anyone fishing near Logan.

For an easier, more casual trip — especially with kids — three small ponds get repeat stockings and sit close to town:

• Mayor's Pond — 154 recorded rainbow trout stockings.
• Smith Family Park Pond — 106 recorded rainbow trout stockings.
• Skylers Pond — 105 recorded rainbow trout stockings.

If you're planning a trip around a pond stocking specifically, our guide to family fishing at stocked waters covers how to plan a trip kids will enjoy.

Reservoirs Worth the Short Drive

• Hyrum Reservoir — 581 recorded rainbow trout stockings, the largest stillwater option in the immediate area.
• Wellsville Reservoir — 313 recorded rainbow trout stockings.
• Mantua Reservoir — 241 recorded rainbow trout stockings.
• Tony Grove Lake — 261 recorded rainbow trout stockings plus 92 albino rainbow trout stockings; a higher-elevation option worth checking for seasonal access.

A Warmwater Bonus at Willard Bay

Willard Bay Reservoir sits roughly 30 miles south of Logan and runs on an entirely different program: DWR's records show wiper and walleye as the main stocked species there, not trout — a genuine change of pace if you want to target something bigger than a stocked trout pond typically offers.

When to Go

These figures reflect the latest DWR reports published in our database — 2024 is the most recent confirmed year across most of these waters, which means Utah's public releases are running roughly a season behind real time. Treat this as "the most recent confirmed stocking activity," not a live feed of this year's plan.

For how Utah's stocking season compares to other states — and roughly when to expect the year's heaviest activity — see our month-by-month stocking calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best stocked water right in Logan?

Logan River itself has by far the most recorded stockings of any water in the area, but for an easier, low-key trip, Mayor's Pond, Smith Family Park Pond, and Skylers Pond are all stocked repeatedly and sit close to town.

Is Willard Bay Reservoir stocked with trout too?

DWR's records for Willard Bay in our database show wiper and walleye as the stocked species, not trout — it's a genuinely different, warmwater fishery from the rest of the waters on this list.

How recent is this stocking data?

2024 is the most recently confirmed year across most of these waters in Utah's published DWR records. Utah's public data currently runs about a season behind real time, so treat this list as the latest confirmed activity rather than this year's live schedule.

Are there higher-elevation options near Logan?

Tony Grove Lake is the highest-elevation water on this list and is stocked with both rainbow trout and albino rainbow trout, though seasonal access can be more limited than the valley-floor waters.