Monticello Lake
Fishing Guide
⚠ DWR Advisory
Access to the lake is closed due to the Babylon Fire
Monticello Lake sits above the town of Monticello at 8,100 feet in the Manti-La Sal National Forest and offers Rainbow Trout fishing with sweeping views of the San Juan County landscape.
Recent Stocking
| Species | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 980 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 1,020 fish |
Species
Primary
Also present
- Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked regularly
- Tiger Trout: Tiger Trout present
Recommended Gear
Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.
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Fishing Regulations
Utah general limits
- Trout, salmon, grayling (combined)4
- Black bass (largemouth & smallmouth)6
- Walleye10
- Channel catfish8
- Yellow perch50
- Wiper / white bassNo limit
This water may set its own exceptions — check the official guidebook.
Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.
Get Directions
From Monticello, take UT-101 west up Monticello Canyon approximately 4 miles to the lake.
Open in Google MapsAccess & Facilities
- Shore fishing✓
- Boat ramp✓
- Restrooms✓
- Wheelchair accessible—
Current Weather
Temperature
87°F
Wind
9 mph
Clear skies