About Currant Creek
US-40 crosses Currant Creek at the bottom of Deep Creek Canyon, approximately
four miles west of Fruitland. This is a moderately large, productive stream. A
gravel road follows the stream making for generally easy access.
Game fish species and methods
Currant Creek is known for good brown and, in the upper reaches, cutthroat
trout fishing maintained through natural reproduction. Angler tip: imitate
natural foods, primarily terrestrial and aquatic insects. Small, shiny lures
imitate minnows and larger aquatic insects and artificial flies are available
for almost every aquatic and terrestrial insect. Talk to a local fly shop and
bring a selection.
Access and facilities
Public access along most of Currant Creek has been acquired as partial
mitigation for the Central Utah Project. Currant Creek flows primarily through
state or federal lands from the reservoir downstream to Little Red Creek, a
distance of some 6 miles. Anglers can also access the creek where the Big Dry
Road crosses the stream. The remaining 7 miles of stream downstream of that
point is a mix of public and private land with scattered angler access
easements.
Negotiations with landowners in some key areas are still ongoing. As
agreements are reached, expect expansion of the parking area program and
informational signing. Until then, however, it may not always be easy to
determine where to legally access the stream, particularly in the lower
reach.
Modern lodging and conveniences are available in Daniels Summit, Heber and
Duchesne. Gas and food are available at the US-40 junction, Fruitland, and the
Strawberry Marina. The Forest Service maintains a campground at Currant Creek
Reservoir. Primitive camping is allowed on public lands out of the river
corridor. There is no camping permitted in the stream corridor.