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Adams Reservoir

Layton, Utah — Davis County.

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20Surface acres

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 60597976).

Getting there

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Boat rentals near Adams Reservoir

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Location & fast facts

Where Adams Reservoir is in Utah

The red circle marks Adams Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Adams Reservoir

  • County: Davis
  • City or town on the shore: Layton
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 11 mi from Ogden and 22 mi from Salt Lake City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Utah: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Utah

Official Utah DWR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout and Brook trout
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

    Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

    Official stocking data (Utah DWR)

    Stocked by the state: Bluegill, Brook trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat trout, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Wiper (hybrid striped bass) (2015–2026, 12 years; 219,614 fish in all, fry included)

    Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, fish stocking reports (releases into Adams Reservoir, Davis County, since 2015). These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

    Fishing gear for Adams Reservoir

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    Lake map

    Adams Reservoir shoreline

    0.1 mileN

    No public access sites are listed for this water in the OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) data.

    Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 60597976), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

    Campgrounds near Adams Reservoir

    We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Adams Reservoir, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

    3 more within 15 miles

    All campgrounds & RV parks in Utah

    Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

    Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

    Conditions right now

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    Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.0717, -111.9345). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Adams Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

    Sun, moon & best fishing times

    Sun & moon at Adams Reservoir

    Best fishing times

    Major periodMinor periodDaylight

      Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Denver), and accurate to within a few minutes.

      Contact & official info

      Questions about Adams Reservoir

      How big is Adams Reservoir?

      Adams Reservoir covers about 20 acres in Layton, Utah (Davis County).

      What fish are in Adams Reservoir?

      Utah DWR fish stocking reports lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Brown trout, Bluegill, Cutthroat trout and Wiper (hybrid striped bass).

      Are there campgrounds near Adams Reservoir?

      Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

      What towns are on Adams Reservoir?

      Adams Reservoir touches Layton in Davis County, Utah.

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