We fished Currant Creek from a boat on 8-7-21 and had very good success for rainbows and a few cutthroat. Most fish caught were between 10-14 inches but we did boat a few 14-16 inchers. During the heat of summer, when action slows at many popular waters, Currant Creek can be a good option. Air temperatures are cool, the reservoir and forest are beautiful and the fishing is almost always good.

We started the morning trolling, trying various depths, and found the most cooperative fish were just under the surface. Later in the morning we pulled into the cove where Currant Creek enters the reservoir and we cast lures toward shore. That was an effective strategy and produced many nice fish. We experimented, trying various spinners, Rapalas and other lures. Almost everything worked but the most consistent producer was the good old Li’l Jakes Spin-A-Lure.

We would cast, reel, pause, then reel again. Most strikes came on the pause.

The reservoir fishes well year-round and is a popular place to ice fish.

Currant Creek Overview

Currant Creek is located in the Uinta Mountains north of Strawberry.

GPS coordinates: 40.338404, -111.058381

Facilities include a wide, paved boat ramp, cutesy dock, flush toilers and a nice developed campground. The day use fee required to launch was $10 when we visited. There would be an additional fee to camp.

Access is by a maintained gravel road that is often washboardy. The road is plowed to the dam, so access is possible year-round. The boat ramp and campground are located on the SW side of the reservoir. To reach them you need to drive up around the reservoir – a long, washboard seven miles from the dam.

In addition to rainbows and cutts, the reservoir offers tiger trout. We did not catch any on our latest trip but have caught them in the past. Statewide regulations apply.