Utah Ice Fishing Guides
Top-Tier Gear Included
Garmin LiveScope
Garmin LiveScope is the ultimate underwater advantage. It gives you real-time, forward and downward sonar so you can actually watch fish move, react, and follow your bait beneath the ice. With razor-sharp clarity and zero delay, LiveScope helps you find structure, track schools, and make smarter decisions on where to drill next.
Premium Gear & Tackle
I run top-tier gear and tackle chosen specifically for Utah’s waters. Clients get access to the exact rods, reels, lures, and setups I use to consistently find and catch fish. Everything is tuned, tested, and ready so you can focus on the fight while I dial in the presentation. You’ll be fishing with proven gear that gives you the best shot at hooking into something memorable.
Eskimo Insulated Tent
The Eskimo 650XD is a fortress on the ice. With fully insulated IQ fabric, a massive fishing footprint, and rock-solid durability, this hub keeps the cold out and the heat in. Paired with a reliable heater, it turns brutal winter days into warm, comfortable fishing sessions. Tons of room for gear, friends, and hole-hopping inside, it’s the perfect base camp for long days chasing big fish.
All necessary gear is provided to ensure you have the best experience.
Lakes We Guide On
Scofield Reservoir
Target species: Tiger trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, Tiger Musky
Why fish here: One of Utah’s top cold-water lakes with strong action year-round. Excellent ice fishing, big-fish potential, and consistent multi-species days.
Best for: Anglers wanting a mix of numbers and trophy potential, winter trips, and anyone who wants to learn how to target bigger predatory trout.
Location: About 1 hour 45 minutes from SLC, located in the mountains of Carbon County.
Rockport Reservoir
Target species: Rainbow trout, brown trout, perch
Why fish here:Rockport quietly holds some sleeping giants—thick rainbow trout and heavy-bodied browns that surprise even experienced anglers. The whitefish population makes this lake incredibly healthy, drawing in big predators and keeping the bite active all year.
Best for: Beginners, and anyone looking for steady action with the chance at a trophy-class trout.
Location: 45 minutes from SLC.
Strawberry Reservoir
Target species: Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon
Why fish here: Strawberry is one of Utah’s crown jewels — a big, cold reservoir that grows trout thick, fast, and aggressive. The cutthroat population is incredibly healthy, and the rainbows here are known for their hard fights.
Best for: Anglers looking for quality fish, steady action, and a real shot at landing a personal best cutthroat. Great for serious anglers and beginners who want a high-success day.
Location: About 1 hour 40 minutes from SLC.
