Fishing in Utah's Color Conutry
Fishing in Color Country
Mention fishing to any group in Color Country, and you'll instantly find some kindred spirits. Mention rainbow, German brown, and brook trout and you'll get several suggestions-and maybe a few disagreements-about the best spots to try.

Color Country has 20 reservoirs, 9 natural lakes, and 10 creeks and rivers that are open and stocked for fishing. Which is the best is a matter of opinion because every single place is some fisherman's secret spot

In addition to trout fishing, Color Country has bass fishing in Gunlock State Park Reservoir, Lake Powell, and Quail Creek Reservoir.

For more specific locations of the reservoirs, lakes, and rivers plus the best possible camping or lodging facilities at each, stop at any of the visitor/information centers in Color Country for a complete listing. Since fishing regulations vary, you should pick up a copy of the Utah Fishing proclamation at any location where Utah fishing licenses are sold.
Color Country Fishing Locations
Reservoirs
  • Anderson Meadow
    18 mi. E. of Beaver on U-153 & Kents Lake Rd.
    Commercial lodging 18 mi in Beaver
  • Baker
    Hwy 18, 21 mi. N. of St. George
    Stream Fishing above and below the reservoir
  • Barker
    12 mi. N of Escalante. Ask for Directions.
    Commercial lodging in Escalante
  • Duck Creek
    Just off Hwy. 14 near Navajo Lake
    Excellent fly fishing
  • Enterprise
    Hwy 18 N. from St. George or 56 W. from Cedar City to Enterprise.
    Excellent Camp Facilities
  • Gunlock State Park
    Hwy 91 to Shivwits Indian Reservation. Turn Rt. to Gunlock
  • Kolob
    Hwy 9 to Virgin. Turn N. and go 21 miles to Reservoir
    Commercial lodging in Springdale and Hurricane
  • Lake Powell
    Hwy 89 W. from Kanab. Hwy 95 S. from Hanksville
    All Services Available
  • Little
    Hwy153 12 mi. E. of Beaver
    Elk Meadows Resort nearby
  • Lower Bowns
    Hwy 12. 25 mi. N. of Boulder. Turn Rt. 5 mi. to Reservoir
    Commercial lodging in Boulder
  • Minersville State Park
    Hwy U-21 12 mi. W. of Beaver
    Winter Ice Fishing
  • New Castle
    Hwy U-56 W. from Cedar. Turn Left at New Castle. Follow Signs.
    Commercial lodging in Cedar City
  • Otter Creek
    Hwy 62 E. from US-89 approx. 10 mi.
    Winter ice fishing
  • Paragonah
    Paragonah exit on I-15 24 mi. N. of Cedar City. Follow signs E.
    Small Boats Only
  • Pine Valley
    Take Hwy U-18 to Central. Travel E. to reservoir
  • Quail Creek
    Take U-9 5 mi. W. of Hurricane. Turn N. to reservoir
    Commercial lodging in Hurricane and St. George
  • Three Creeks
    Hwy U-153 16 mi. E. of Beaver
    Elk Meadows Resort nearby
  • Tropic
    Hwy U-12 to E. fork of Seveir. Turn S. follow signs
    Near Bryce Canyon
  • Wide Hollow
    Hwy 12 to Escalante. Follow signs to Reservoir
    Commercial lodging in Escalante
  • Yankee Meadow
    Hwy U-143 E. from Parawan. Turn Left at 5 mi. Follow signs
    Small Boats Only
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Lakes
  • Escalante/Boulder Mountain Lakes
    Inquire from the forest service or local residents in Escalante and Boulder
    4WD vehicles or backpacking required
  • Kent's Lake
    U-153 15 mi. E. of Beaver. Turn at Kent's Lake Rd.
    Commercial lodging in Beaver
  • Kid's Pond (Wood's Ranch)
    Hwy U-14 E. of Cedar City to Wood's Ranch
  • Le Baron Lake
    18 mi E. of Beaver on U-153 and Kent's Lake Rd.
  • Navajo Lake
    Located on U-14 between I-15 and Hwy US-89
    Lodging in Cedar City
  • Panguitch Lake
    US 89 from panguitch take U-143 18 mi. to the lake
    Hatch and Lake Marinas. Rentals.
  • Pine Lake
    10 mi. E. off Hwy U-22 between Bryce Canyon and Antimony
    Commercial Lodging 14 mi. from the lake
  • Posey Lake
    From Escalante on Hwy U-12 go N. 15 mi. to lake
    Small boats
  • Puffer Lake
    Hwy U-153 20 mi. E. of Beaver
    Near Elk Meadows Resort. Small Boats.
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Rivers
  • Asay Creek
    Take Hwy US 89 S. of Hatch
    Lodging in Hatch
  • Beaver River
    U-153 E. and U-21 W. of Beaver
  • Mammoth Creek
    Off Us 89 on Mammoth Creek Rd. S. of Hatch
    Lodging in Hatch
  • Panguitch Creek
    Hwy U-143 S. and W. of Panguitch
  • Parawon Creek
    Hwy U-143 E. of Parawon. Fishing beyond 5 mi. turn left.
    Near Brian Head
  • Pine Creek
    Along Pine Creek Rd. N. of U-12 and Bryce Canyon
    Near Bryce Canyon
  • Sevier River
    Along US 89 N. and S. of Panguitch
    Lodging in Hatch
  • Sevier River (E. Fork)
    Along Hwy U-22 between U-62 and U-12
    Near Bryce Canyon
  • Virgin River (E. Fork)
    Along Hwy 89 near Glendale and Orderville
  • Virgin River (N. Fork)
    E. of Zion N. P. and S. of Navajo Lake, N. Fork Rd.
    Near Duck Creek
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