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Cat kit: 2/0 circle hooks + liver after dark.
Why Fish Here
Steed Pond sits inside North Steed Park in Clearfield, next to Holt Elementary, which means the fishing shares 11.5 acres with sand volleyball courts, youth soccer fields and a big picnic pavilion. The city allows kayaks and paddleboards on the pond, so you are not limited to the bank if you want to reach the far side. Restrooms and walking paths are right there. As a state community fishery, the daily limit is two fish.
How To Fish It
Best rigs: Bobber + worm
Bait and lures: Worms, PowerBait, liver
Best time: Evenings. Season: All year
Local tip: Small, stocked, and reliable Davis County stop.
Species Playbook
Rainbow Trout
Rig: Slip-bobber or sliding sinker rig, 4 lb mono line, size 8-10 baitholder
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.
Bluegill & Sunfish
Rig: Worm under a small bobber, size 10 hook - that's it
Bait: Worms, mealworms, tiny jigs
When: All day long, all summer
THE kid fish. Pelican Lake grows bluegill the size of dinner plates.
Getting There + Nearby
Nearby adventures: Jensen Nature Park Pond (Syracuse) (Fishing, 2 mi) · Adams Canyon (Hike, 6 mi) · Kaysville Ponds (Fishing, 6 mi) · Fort Buenaventura Pond (Fishing, 8 mi)
Quick Answers
- What fish are in Steed Pond (Clearfield)?
- Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Bluegill & Sunfish.
- What is the best bait at Steed Pond (Clearfield)?
- Worms, PowerBait, liver
- When is the best time to fish Steed Pond (Clearfield)?
- Evenings. Season: All year.
- Why fish Steed Pond (Clearfield)?
- It is small, reliable and easy to get to, which is most of what you want on a weeknight. The state stocks it on the community rotation, so rainbow trout are in the water spring and fall and channel catfish through summer. The park has restrooms, and you can float a paddleboard if the bank fills up.