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Cat kit: 2/0 circle hooks + liver after dark.
Why Fish Here
Millrace is the plainer of the valley's community ponds, and the species list is short and honest about it: stocked rainbows and channel catfish, no bass or panfish to chase. The guidebook calls it Millrace Park Pond and applies the standard community fishery rules, so you are capped at two fish a day. Trout come every couple of weeks in spring and fall, cats several times through summer. The Jordan River Parkway path runs past, so you can ride in.
How To Fish It
Best rigs: Bobber + worm
Bait and lures: Worms, PowerBait
Best time: Evenings. Season: All year
Local tip: Westside staple on the Jordan River Parkway.
Species Playbook
Rainbow Trout
Rig: Slip-bobber or sliding sinker rig, 4 lb line, size 8-10 baitholder hook
Bait: PowerBait (rainbow/garlic), nightcrawler, small spinners (Panther Martin, Jake's)
When: Early morning & last 2 hours before dark
Utah's #1 fish. If a pond got stocked this week, cast anything shiny. Perfect first fish for kids.
Channel Catfish
Rig: Carolina/sliding-sinker rig on bottom, circle hook
Bait: Nightcrawlers, chicken liver, hot dogs, stink bait, carp meat
When: Evening into night; hot summer nights are best
Utah Lake is a catfish factory - 30-fish nights happen.
Getting There + Nearby
Nearby adventures: Willow Pond (Fishing, 2 mi) · Grandpa's Pond (Sandy Urban Fishery) (Fishing, 8 mi) · Jordan River OHV State Rec Area (State Park, 9 mi) · This Is the Place Heritage Park (State Park, 9 mi)
Quick Answers
- What fish are in Millrace Park Pond?
- Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish.
- What is the best bait at Millrace Park Pond?
- Worms, PowerBait
- When is the best time to fish Millrace Park Pond?
- Evenings. Season: All year.
- Why fish Millrace Park Pond?
- Because it is stocked on the state's rotation and sits on a paved parkway you can bike to instead of drive. Expect rainbow trout through the cooler months and channel catfish once the water warms. It is a two fish daily limit water, so plan on keeping a couple at most.