Echo Canyon Reservoir was constructed in 1969 in the Meadow Valley Wash, approximately 10 miles downstream from Eagle Valley Reservoir in Lincoln County. The reservoir is located within Echo Canyon State Park.
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- Region
- Southern
- County
- Lincoln
- Type of water
- Lake or Reservoir
Fishing Report
The action has really picked up the past couple of weeks. Early mornings and evenings have been the best time to find fish. Anglers are catching trout, bass and crappie using a variety of baits and lures. Li’l Jakes and Rooster Tails are great for aggressive trout. Fly anglers are using size 8 Woolly Buggers in olive and black colorations.
Echo Canyon Reservoir Angler Information Guide
05-01-2024Stocking Updates
Stocked | Species | Inches | Date Stocked | Year to Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
5519 | Rainbow Trout | 9.0 | 04-12-2024 | 26293 |
5500 | Rainbow Trout | 9.0 | 04-11-2024 | 20774 |
4264 | Rainbow Trout | 9.9 | 10-17-2023 | 15274 |
5390 | Rainbow Trout | 8.7 | 04-12-2023 | 11010 |
5620 | Rainbow Trout | 8.7 | 04-11-2023 | 5620 |
Pertinent Information
The reservoir covers 70 surface acres to a maximum depth of 27 feet. The sport fishery comprises rainbow and brown trout, white crappie, largemouth bass, and black bullhead. Anglers catch white crappie averaging about 8 inches and largemouth bass about 9 inches. Unstable water levels and a short growing season lead to fish being small, but occasionally large fish are caught. Anglers generally use Power Bait for trout, although lures and flies work equally well. Crappies take small worms, flies, and jigs. Largemouth can be caught with spinner baits, crank baits, flies, and worms (both rubber and live). Echo Canyon State Park has campsites with water, ramadas, grills, tables, flush toilets, and an RV dump station. The boat ramp becomes available at a high water level, but boats can be launched from shore when the water level drops. Summer temperatures may reach 90°F, while you might experience snow in the winter.