What fish are in Steed Pond?

Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Bluegill & Sunfish.

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.

Steed Pond Fishing Guide: Rigs, Bait, Loadout

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HEAD

Ball cap + sunscreen

shade for sighting bobbers

EYES

Polarized glasses

spot cruising fish

TORSO

Tee + light hoodie

mornings are cool

FEET

Sneakers

easy bank access

ROD

6'6" light spinning

any starter combo

LINE

6 lb mono · 18" leader

forgiving and cheap

TOOLS

Pliers + small net

wet hands before release

★ ALWAYS EQUIPPED

Utah fishing license

wildlife.utah.gov · kids under 12 free

Tackle + Bait Slots

FLOAT

1" red-white bobber

1 in clip-on round

set 2-3 ft

WEIGHT

BB split shot ×2

BB size · ~0.4 g each · pinch on

12" above hook

SWIVEL

#7 barrel

size 7 · ~1/2 in · ~40 lb

for slip rigs

HOOK

#8 baitholder

size 8 · ~1/2 in · pinky-nail size

snelled OK

BAIT

Worms

what’s hitting at this water

see full bait list below

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 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.

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

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Directions Gas Groceries Lodging Bait shop DWR info Stocking

Nearby adventures: Jensen Nature Park Pond (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?: Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Bluegill & Sunfish.
What is the best bait at Steed Pond?: Worms, PowerBait, liver
When is the best time to fish Steed Pond?: Evenings. Season: All year.
Why fish Steed Pond?: 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.

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