{"id":2260,"date":"2018-07-19T09:30:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T16:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:00:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:00:02","slug":"utah-boating-top-8-lakes-and-reservoirs-to-go-boating-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/utah-boating-top-8-lakes-and-reservoirs-to-go-boating-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Utah Boating: Top 8 Lakes And Reservoirs To Go Boating In Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitutah.com\/things-to-do\/outdoor-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 percent of Utah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is covered in national parks, national monuments, national forests, state parks, and public lands. With that many opportunities how can you ever hope to make a decision on where to start your recreational adventures? There&rsquo;s rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, off-road adventuring, and many other activities. But one of the greatest activities Utah has to offer is boating and, luckily, we at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neighbor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> know some of the best spots to do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rentals\/search\/?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2536 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Find Neighbor Storage Near You\"  width=\"438\"  height=\"175\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1.png 951w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-380x152.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-550x220.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Copy-of-Blog_Renters_2.1-800x320.png 800w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"check-out-utahs-top-8-boating-lakes-or-reservoirs\"><b>Check out Utah&rsquo;s top 8 boating lakes or reservoirs. <\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1-lake-powell\"><b>#1 &ndash; Lake Powell<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily coming in at our top spot, Lake Powell is a state-wide mecca (but still known both nationally and internationally), drawing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizona-leisure.com\/lake-powell-facts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 3 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people a year. Lake Powell is man-made, so technically it&rsquo;s a reservoir, but clearly that hasn&rsquo;t dampened the popularity of this area in the least.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lake Powell is located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area along the southern Utah and Northern Arizona border, although the majority of the lake is located within Utah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Wahweap Marina):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 150 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cedar City, 150 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 339 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lehi, 355 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 383 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 419 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 132 ft. (40 m)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 585 ft. (178 m)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,700 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wahweap Marina: Largest marina on Lake Powell. Located in Page, AZ, this marina is open year round.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullfrog Marina: Second largest marina on Lake Powell. Located 70 miles from Hanksville, UT, this marina is open year round.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halls Crossing Marina: Located across from Bullfrog Marina, this marina is open year round.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangling Rope Marina: Located in UT and only accessible by water. Your only fueling station between Wahweap and Halls Crossing\/Bullfrog Marinas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antelope Point: Located in Page, AZ, this marina offers full boat services and rentals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish That Live In Lake Powell: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bass (smallmouth, largemouth, striped)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crappie<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunfish+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel catfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern pike<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walleye<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Carp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razorback sucker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonytail chub<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gizzard shad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature:&nbsp;<\/strong>Summer Water Temperature 70-80<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&deg;F<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Powell is your perfect Utah boating location, with over 160,000 acres of surface area and 1,900 miles of shore length. Nearby points of interest include Glen Canyon Dam, Rainbow Bridge, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, among many others. <\/span><\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/boat-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-boat-storage\">How Neighbor is changing boat storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on boat storage, on average. 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One of the visual appeals for the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is the presence of the Ashley National Forest, which provides green contrasts to the orange\/red &ldquo;flames&rdquo; of the local geology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flaming Gorge Reservoir is located in Daggett County in northeastern Utah, as well as Sweetwater County in southwest Wyoming. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vernal, 40.9 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park City, 183 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 194 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 197 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 203 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 443 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 212 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 436 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,053 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cedar Springs: Marina that offers boat services, camping sites, and food.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucerne Valley: Full-service marina offering rentals, camping sites, food, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kokanee salmon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainbow trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smallmouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burbot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common carp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel catfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutthroat trout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/utahscubadiver.com\/sites\/flaming-gorge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer Water Temperature 60-68 &deg;F<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flaming Gorge Reservoir will fulfill all of your Utah boating dreams. With over 42,000 acres of surface area and plenty of additional activities available (hiking, camping, backpacking, snowmobiling), this is an amazing place to visit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-bear-lake\"><b>#3 &ndash; Bear Lake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our first natural lake on the list, Bear Lake and its surrounding areas is famously known as a popular summer destination. Its turquoise-blue waters are quite the sight to behold, even prompting the unique name, the &ldquo;Caribbean of the Rockies.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear Lake is located in Rich County in northern Utah and Bear Lake County in southern Idaho. The Idaho\/Utah border splits the lake almost evenly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Garden City, UT):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logan, 39.4 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 86.8 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 122 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lehi, 148 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 164 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 422 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 94 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 208 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,920 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Marina: Located on the west side of Bear Lake, north of Garden City. No campsites available. Ready to be reserved, overnight boat slips available.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina Rentals: Located in Garden City. Offers rentals, gas, food, and accessories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Beach Rentals: Located 7 miles east of St. Charles, ID, this location offers boat and Sea-Doo rentals, as well as non-motorized water toys.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutthroat trout<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonneville whitefish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonneville cisco<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear Lake whitefish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/utahscubadiver.com\/sites\/bear-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer Water Temperature 55-65 &deg;F<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear Lake has plenty of space for your Utah boating needs, boasting over 69,000 acres of surface area. Other activities include fishing, diving, and camping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-jordanelle-reservoir\"><b>#4 &ndash; Jordanelle Reservoir<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ever popular destination due to its close proximity to the Salt Lake metro area, this reservoir provides ample space and amenities for your perfect weekend getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordanelle Reservoir is located in Wasatch County, UT in a central spot between national forests and mountain ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Hailstone Campground):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park City, 9.5 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heber City, 10.0 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 37.8 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 37.9 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 73.8 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 301 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 109 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 292 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,200 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordanelle Rentals &amp; Marina: Offering rentals of all kinds, including boats, jet skis, flydive, kayaks, and SUPs. You can also find a full-service marina that includes repairs, docks, and boat storage.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow perch<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainbow trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smallmouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largemouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average unknown, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/jordanelle\/current-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current temperature 38 &deg;F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 3\/7\/18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordanelle Reservoir is part of Jordanelle State Park, which offers more than just Utah boating activities. You can camp, hike, bird watch, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-deer-creek-reservoir\"><b>#5 &ndash; Deer Creek Reservoir<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very popular location for visitors all over Utah County because of its relative proximity to multiple cities, this reservoir is very similar to the Jordanelle Reservoir and provides just the right amount of excitement for a day or weekend outing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deer Creek Reservoir is located in Wasatch County, UT, close to both Heber City and Provo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Deer Creek Island Resort):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heber City, 6 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 21.9 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park City, 23 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 51.2 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 87.3 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 285 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 65 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 137 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,423 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deer Creek Island Resort: Offering all kinds of boat rentals for cruising, fishing, or wakeboarding. Dry boat storage also available, including winterization and shrink wrap.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largemouth bass<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainbow trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smallmouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walleye<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow perch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average unknown, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/deer-creek\/current-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current temperature ~35 &deg;F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 2\/24\/17<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deer Creek Reservoir provides the amenities and space you&rsquo;ll need for a fun day or weekend outing, especially if you live in nearby Utah or Wasatch counties.<\/span><\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;min_length=16&amp;min_width=10&amp;overrideTitle=Boat%20Storage&amp;storing=Boat&amp;types%5B%5D=Carport&amp;types%5B%5D=Driveway&amp;types%5B%5D=Garage&amp;types%5B%5D=Parking%20Lot&amp;types%5B%5D=Unpaved%20Lot&amp;types%5B%5D=Street%20Parking&amp;types%5B%5D=Warehouse&amp;types%5B%5D=Other\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-boat-storage\">Save up to $1,200\/year on boat storage<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"6-willard-bay-reservoir\"><b>#6 &ndash; Willard Bay Reservoir<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only mention of the Great Salt Lake you&rsquo;ll see on this list, and only because Willard Bay is part of the GSL, but separated into a freshwater reservoir. No worries about saltwater here!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willard Bay is located in Box Elder County, UT, near both Ogden and Logan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Willard Bay North Marina Campground):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 16.8 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logan, 31.2 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 51.5 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lehi, 78.3 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 94 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 351 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 19 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 36 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,236 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Marina: Full boat launch and marina with campground services, including restrooms. Much larger area than the South Marina.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Marina: Full boat launch and marina with campground services, including restrooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black crappie<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel catfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smallmouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walleye<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wiper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluegill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common carp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largemouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow perch<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green sunfish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average unknown, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/willard-bay\/current-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current temperature 39 &deg;F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 3\/9\/18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willard Bay Reservoir is a close and convenient location for anyone near Ogden, Logan, or Salt Lake. With plenty of options for boating, fishing, and camping, this reservoir would make for an ideal day or weekend out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-utah-lake\"><b>#7 &ndash; Utah Lake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most well-known lakes in Utah because of its proximity to the Provo-Orem metro area, this lake is quite shallow, but still suitable for recreational boating activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utah Lake is located in Utah County and is bordered by many cities, including Provo, Orem, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities (to Utah Paddle Board Rental &amp; Sales):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 4.4 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orem, 9.5 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lehi, 18 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 46 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 82 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 262 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 10.5 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 14 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,488 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lindon Marina: Offers non-motorized boat and toy rentals, boat storage, and boat slips.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Fork Marina: Rentals include paddle boards, kayaks, paddle trikes, jet skis, canoes, and boats. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saratoga Springs Marina: Boat launch and day services, including pavilions, parking, restrooms, fire pits, grills, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utah Paddle Board Rental &amp; Sales: Rental services include SUPs, kayaks\/canoes, boats, jet skis and paddle boats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullhead catfish<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common carp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel catfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black crappie<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largemouth bass<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walleye<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White bass<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average unknown, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/utah-lake\/current-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current temperature 34&deg;F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 12\/4\/17<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utah Lake is extremely close to home for lots of people in the areas of Utah and Salt Lake Counties so it&rsquo;s an easy decision for many to get out on the lake for a day or weekend. There are many walking trails around the lake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-yuba-lake\"><b>#8 &ndash; Yuba Lake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out our list, Yuba Lake is known for its fishing, motorsports, and great beaches for camping. It is located close to I-15, just south of Nephi, making it a great stop-off point if you&rsquo;re heading to southern or northern Utah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yuba Lake is located within the counties of Juab and Sanpete in Utah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Utah cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nephi, 27.1 miles<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provo, 67.9 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City, 111 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cedar City, 141 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogden, 147 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. George, 192 miles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Depth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average: 21.3 ft.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 80 ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,100 ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marinas\/Rentals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Park: Camping area with boat launch and other amenities.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Docks: Boats, Jet Skis, and more available for rent. Food also available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painted Rocks: Camping area with boat launch and other amenities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walleye<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow perch<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainbow trout<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern pike<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Average water temperature: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average unknown, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/parks\/yuba\/current-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current temperature 33&deg;F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 3\/8\/18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll satisfy your boating and outdoors cravings with a visit to Yuba Lake, whether it&rsquo;s for the day, weekend, or a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-i-need-a-license-for-a-boat-and-how-do-i-obtain-one\"><b>Do I need a license for a boat and how do I obtain one?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boating License requirements for all states can be found by visiting DMV.com&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.com\/boating-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boating License page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then selecting your state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The State of Utah requires a Boater Education Card, which is not a license. This card is obtained by completing an approved (by the Utah State Parks) Boater Education Course or by passing an approved equivalency test. Direct link: Utah Boating&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.com\/ut\/utah\/boating-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">License Information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-insurance-required-to-go-boating-in-utah\"><b>Is insurance required to go boating in Utah? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the State of Utah it is required that your boat or personal watercraft have a minimum amount of liability insurance when operated on Utah waters. This may mean you may purchase a boat without yet having insurance, but upon registration there will most likely be a document stating you swear to buy insurance for your boat or personal watercraft. To learn more, read the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stateparks.utah.gov\/activities\/boating\/boating-registration-permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utah Boat Insurance Basics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-register-a-boat-in-utah\"><b>How do you Register a boat in Utah?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like automobiles, some boats and other watercraft require registration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a quick rundown:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Requires Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any powerboat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any sailboat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private vessels including jet skis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Does not require Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boats registered in another state and not being used in Utah for more than 14 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any boat that is propelled only by oars or paddles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surfboards or sailboards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boats can be registered at your local DMV office. To learn more, read the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.com\/ut\/utah\/boat-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complete Utah boat registration details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-do-i-find-boat-storage\"><b>Where do I find boat storage?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many boaters will only bring their boat out when it&rsquo;s &ldquo;boating season&rdquo; where they live. This means they&rsquo;ll have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/winterizing-your-boat-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winterize the boat <\/a>and keep it in a safe place the rest of the year. 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