Willard Bay State Park

Current Conditions

Last Updated: April 17th, 2025


Boat ramps are OPEN. Launch at your own risk. Learn more about other Utah State Parks boat ramp conditions HERE.

ALGAE
WARNING Advisory issued for the Willard Peak Pond.
Click here for more information.

DAY-USE: Open
North Marina: Open
South Marina: Open 
The Pond:  Open WARNING ADVISORY (https://deq.utah.gov/health-advisory-panel/willard-peak-pond-recreational-monitoring)

WATER SURFACE: 
North Marina– Open Water
South Marina– Open Water
Bay– Open Water
South Inlet– Open Water

Bathroom/showers have been winterized and are closed. There are still vault toilets available                                                                       

LAUNCH RAMPS:                                                                                                   
North Marina- Open
South Marina- Open

Launch at your own risk. Courtesy docks and fishing docks in the water year-round.

CONDITIONS: Open Water

CAMPGROUND:
Cottonwood- CLOSED
Willow Creek- OPEN pay using self serve, Only vault toilets open in campground not full restrooms
South Marina- CLOSED
Bathroom/showers have been winterized and are closed. There are still vault toilets available.

When campgrounds are open, Camping by first come first serve after 3:00 pm the day of arrival if not reserved. No Refunds are given for bugs, nature, weather, etc.

Water Temp (Willard Bay): 42 °F
Water Temp (Willard Peak Pond): 40 °F

Ice Safety: Ice is Never 100% Safe! — Do not judge ice safety on thickness alone. Ice does not form or maintain a uniform thickness. Snow, wind, slush, temperature, and other factors can cause ice thickness and strength to vary greatly, even within inches. Recreate on ice at your own risk and verify ice thickness as you head out. Click here to learn more ice safety tips.

Additional Fishing Info: Visit http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots for more information.

  1. Place the fish on its side with the jaw closed
  2. Squeeze the tail fin together and turn it so you can obtain the maximum overall length
  3. Measure a straight line from the tip of the snout to the extreme tip of the tail fin.
  • Crappie: 10
  • Wiper: 3
  • Channel Catfish: 8
  • Walleye: 6, One may be over 24″
  • Yellow Perch: 50
  • Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass: 6
  • Possession and use of commercially sold and preserved gizzard shad is allowed.  Otherwise, possession of gizzard shad, dead or alive is unlawful

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Other Information: 

  • Wear your life jacket.
  • As always, boat launching is at the owner’s risk.