The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Deer Creek Reservoir
Wasatch County, Utah · 2,960 acres (4.6 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this morning.
About Deer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek Reservoir spreads over 2,960 acres in Wasatch County, Utah. It lies on the Provo River. Deer Creek Reservoir impounds the Provo River between Heber Valley and Provo Canyon.
It stretches about 5.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16.8 miles. The water sits about 5,400 ft above sea level. Midway lies about 2.1 miles to the north. The closest city is Orem, about 12 miles away.
- Size
- 2,960 acres (4.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.8 miles
- End to end
- About 5.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,400 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Provo River
- County
- Wasatch County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Deer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek Reservoir holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, yellow perch, walleye and catfish. With the surface at 50°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deer Creek Reservoir
- Midwayabout 2.1 mi north
- Danielabout 3.1 mi northeast
- Heber Cityabout 3.7 mi northeast
- Park Cityabout 11 mi north
- Oremnearest city, about 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Deer Creek Reservoir
What fish are in Deer Creek Reservoir?
Deer Creek Reservoir holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, yellow perch, walleye and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Deer Creek Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Deer Creek Reservoir?
2,960 acres, with about 16.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deer Creek Reservoir?
Midway is about 2.1 miles north; Daniel is about 3.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Deer Creek Reservoir today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Deer Creek Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
