Smith and Morehouse Reservoir is a scenic high-mountain lake located in Summit County, Utah, on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Situated roughly 12 miles east of Oakley, the reservoir sits at an elevation of about 7,600 feet, surrounded by dense forests with expansive views of the Uinta Mountains.

Because of its relatively small size, easy shoreline access, and proximity to the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas the reservoir is ideal for fly fishing from shore, float tubes, kayaks, and small non-motorized boats.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regularly stocks the reservoir, and anglers can encounter several species, including:
Rainbow trout
Cutthroat trout 
Tiger trout 
Brown trout  
Arctic grayling
Kokanee salmon

The reservoir lies at the end of the Smith and Morehouse Road east of Oakley, making it one of the more accessible mountain lakes along the western flank of the Uintas. The area sits in a beautiful alpine basin surrounded by forested slopes, open meadows, and smaller creeks that feed the reservoir.

Despite its relatively small size—approximately 44 acres—the lake offers impressive scenery and a peaceful atmosphere compared with busier destinations like the Mirror Lake Highway.

Two primary campgrounds, Smith & Morehouse Campground and Ledgefork Campground, provide lakeside access for visitors looking to stay overnight and explore the lake and surrounding creeks.

Updated by James Weeks 5.14.26

The road to Smith & Moorhouse is clear and passable all the way to the lake. Which for this time of year is pretty unheard of.

The reservoir is completely ice free and fishing well. Anglers should try fishing small nymphs under an indicator near the inlet for the best chance at catching fish.

We recommend the following patterns in size 18-20 for this setup:

Rainbow Warrior, Phesant Tails, Perdigons, Mayhems, WD-40's, Frenchies, Red Necks, Zebra Midges, RS2's, Hare's Ears, Copper Johns, Barr's Emerger, Ice Cream Cone Chironomids.