Scofield State Park
🏆 Utah’s Mountain Trout Lake — Blue Ribbon Fishing at 7,600 Feet in the Manti-La Sal Mountains — Updated for 2026 with campsite info, fishing regulations, ice fishing tips, and seasonal guide
At 7,600 feet in the Manti-La Sal Mountains, a 2,800-acre reservoir shimmers between aspen-covered slopes and high-desert ridges — one of Utah’s designated Blue Ribbon Fisheries. Scofield State Park is where Utah’s mountain country meets its trout water, offering rainbow, tiger, and cutthroat trout in a setting so high and clear it makes every other reservoir fishing trip feel like a compromise.
Two campgrounds — Madsen Bay and Mountain View — anchor the park with modern facilities, boat ramps, and direct lake access. Summer brings boating, swimming, and warm-weather trout fishing; winter transforms the reservoir into one of Utah’s most popular ice fishing destinations. Located about 120 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Scofield is the mountain lake escape that rewards those willing to climb.
What Makes Scofield Special
Blue Ribbon Fishery
Rainbow, tiger, and cutthroat trout in 2,800 acres of mountain water. Utah’s official Blue Ribbon designation.
7,600 Feet
High-elevation mountain reservoir in the Manti-La Sal Mountains. Cool summers, snowy winters.
Ice Fishing
One of Utah’s top ice fishing destinations — safe ice from Thanksgiving through spring.
Two Campgrounds
70 sites with hookups, boat ramps, showers, and fish cleaning stations at both locations.
Fishing Guide
- 🐟 Rainbow trout: The primary catch. Stocked regularly. Good year-round
- 🐟 Tiger trout: Brook x brown trout hybrid. Trophy fish. Special regulations apply
- 🐟 Cutthroat trout: Native species. Special regulations apply
- 🧊 Ice fishing: Safe ice typically by Thanksgiving. Popular shoreline: north of Madsen Bay ramp
📢 Fishing Regulations
• Trout limit: 4 fish total • No more than 2 can be cutthroat or tiger trout • Only 1 cutthroat/tiger over 22 inches • All cutthroat/tiger between 15-22 inches must be immediately released • No live minnows — dead minnows OK (especially for tiger trout)
Campgrounds
| Campground | Sites | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 🏕️ Madsen Bay | 36 sites with electric/water. RVs to 35ft. Boat ramp | RV camping, north shore fishing |
| 🏕️ Mountain View | 34 sites near the dam. Boat ramp + floating docks | Lake views, tent camping, eastern shore |
When to Visit: Seasonal Guide
| Season | Months | Weather | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Summer | Jun–Aug | 70-80°F | 🏆 Boating, camping, warm-weather trout fishing. Full services |
| 🍂 Fall | Sep–Oct | 45-60°F | Aspens turn gold. Fewer crowds. Great fishing |
| 🧊 Winter | Nov–Mar | 10-30°F | 🏆 Ice fishing! Safe ice from Thanksgiving. Utah’s best |
| 🌸 Spring | Apr–May | 35-55°F | Ice-off fishing. Campgrounds opening. Mud possible |
Budget Calculator
| Expense | Day Trip | Camping Weekend | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Use | $15/vehicle | Included | Utah State Parks day-use fee |
| Camping (2 nights) | — | $25-35/night | Hookup sites at Madsen Bay or Mountain View |
| Fishing License | $12-34 | $12-34 | Utah fishing license required |
| Total (2 adults) | $27-$49 | $62-$104 | Mountain trout lake camping |
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a Blue Ribbon Fishery?
Utah’s official designation for waters with exceptional fishing quality. Scofield earned it for consistent trout populations and strong growth rates.
When does ice fishing start?
Safe ice typically forms by Thanksgiving. Ice fishing lasts through spring breakup, usually in April. Check conditions before going.
How high is the elevation?
7,600 feet — bring sunscreen, extra water, and layers. Afternoon thunderstorms common in summer. Snow possible in fall.
🏔️ Utah’s High Mountain Trout Water
Two thousand eight hundred acres of trout water at 7,600 feet — shimmering between aspens that turn gold in September and mountains that hold snow until June. Scofield is Utah’s mountain fishing destination, where rainbow trout rise at dawn, tiger trout lurk in the deeper water, and winter brings some of the best ice fishing in the West. Camp at Madsen Bay, launch from Mountain View, and catch trout until the sun drops behind the Manti-La Sal Mountains. This is what Blue Ribbon water looks like.
📍 Address: Scofield State Park, Price, UT 84501
📞 Phone: (435) 448-9449
