Julius Park Reservoir

Julius Park Reservoir is a reservoir in Uintah County, Utah and covers about 24.2 acres, reaches about 19 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 244 acre-feet.

One weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity; check rock and weeds as separate patterns, then repeat the depth that gives the first bite.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Julius Park Reservoir include Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

While looking for rainbow trout on Julius Park Reservoir, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.

How to Read the Water

Do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself; check rock and weeds as separate patterns, then follow bait before changing areas.

Season by Season

Early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again; follow the outside weed line, then separate open water from cover.

A Simple Tackle Plan

A light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control; fish the first useful drop, then make one pass close to bottom.

Record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; check a protected pocket, then look for a second bite before leaving.