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Scofield Reservoir is a Reservoir in Carbon, Utah.

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Scofield Reservoir is a 2,815-acre (11.39 km2) reservoir in Carbon County, Utah, United States. Located on the Price River, a tributary of the Green River, Scofield Reservoir is adjacent to northernmost boundary of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The reservoir sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet (2,322 m), on the northern edge of the Wasatch Plateau. Utah State Route 96 runs along the western shoreline.

Fishing Description:

Scofield has rainbow and cutthroat trout, and, is popular for shore, boat, float tube, kick boat, and ice anglers. It freezes earlier and thaws earlier than most other large lakes, offering good early season ice fishing and shore fishing opportunities.
Scofield has traditionally been one of Utah's top fisheries. Besides producing desirable sizes and quantities of trout, it is unique in that it is an outstanding shore fishery. The reservoir is home to rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, redside shiner, mountain sucker. Common invertebrate species include damselfly, mayfly, and crayfish. [6] It is also popular during the winter as an ice fishery. In recent years the fishery and its management have been impacted due to water quality impairments

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The early ice-out provides a unique bank fishing opportunity sooner than on many reservoirs in Utah. No special fishing regulations other than a trout limit of 4. Zooplankton, midges, fish, and crayfish make up the priamry forage for the trout.

Facilities and Parks:

Nearest motels are in Price, Spanish Fork, and Fairview. There are developed campgrounds at Scofield State Park and in the city of Scofield. Undeveloped camping opportunities are available on nearby National Forest lands. A restaurant and convenience store are located in the city of Scofield. There are two boat ramps in Scofield State Park.

Much of the shoreline is privately owned. Access to the west shore is provided as a result of an informal landowner agreement. Areas on the northeast and southeast part of the reservoir are available to shore anglers. Year-round automobile access is available, except not on the west side of the lake. However, there is seasonal vehicle access to the west side. Access to private lands on the west side is available through landowner agreements.

Directions to Lake:

The Scofield Reservoir turn-off lies about half way between Spanish Fork and Price on US-6. From the junction of US-6 and SR-96, travel in a southwest direction for approximately 12 miles.

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