Echo Canyon Reservoir

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

Anglers have found good fishing for bass, trout and crappie. Chartreuse is usually the first color choice for success on this water. Plastics for bass and night crawlers or PowerBait for trout. Crappie have been caught while chasing bass and trout but are always fans of 3-inch jigs. The trout limit is 5.

Echo Canyon Reservoir Angler Information Guide

05-31-2023

Stocking Updates

Stocked Species Inches Date Stocked Year to Date
5620Rainbow Trout8.704-11-20235620
5390Rainbow Trout8.704-12-202311010

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.