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Oowah Lake

Fishing Guide

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Oowah Lake is a stunning alpine lake at 10,400 feet in the La Sal Mountains above Moab, offering Tiger Trout and Rainbow Trout fishing with views of Castle Valley and the Colorado Plateau.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout1,300 fish
Rainbow Trout1,820 fish

Species

Primary

Tiger Trout

Also present

Rainbow Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked periodically
  • Tiger Trout: Tiger Trout — Oowah is a famous Utah Tiger Trout fishery

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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 Moab, take US-191 south then turn east on La Sal Mountain Loop Road. Oowah Lake is reached via FR-073, approximately 25 miles from Moab. High-clearance vehicle required.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

74°F

Wind

11 mph

Partly cloudy

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