Panguitch Lake
Fishing Guide
Panguitch Lake is a high-elevation gem in southern Utah famous for large Rainbow Trout among ponderosa pine forests. Exceptional early-season and fall fishing when fish are most active near the surface.
Recent Stocking
| Species | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Trout | 20,083 fish · 2 loads | |
| Cutthroat Trout | 25,375 fish · 2 loads | |
| Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 23,432 fish | |
| Rainbow Trout | 16,284 fish |
Species
Primary
Rainbow Trout
Also present
Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — Panguitch Lake is famous for large fish; best in May and September
- Brown Trout: Brown Trout in deeper water
Recommended Gear
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Fishing Regulations
Updated| Species / Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| trout (combined) | 4 |
| cutthroat or tiger trout under 15" | 2 max |
| cutthroat or tiger trout over 22" | 1 max |
| cutthroat and tiger trout 15–22" | Must release immediately |
| trout (combined) | 4 |
| cutthroat or tiger trout under 15" | 2 max |
| cutthroat or tiger trout over 22" | 1 max |
| cutthroat and tiger trout 15–22" | Must release immediately |
- •Trout may not be filleted and the heads or tails may not be removed in the field or in transit
- •Any trout with cutthroat markings is considered to be a cutthroat trout; To learn how to identify cutthroat trout in this water, see the description of a Bear Lake cutthroat trout on page 50 of the Utah Fishing Guidebook and review the graphic on page 52
- •Panguitch Lake tributaries: Excluding Blue Springs Creek upstream from Bunker Creek Road Bridge (The bridge is approximately one mile upstream from Panguitch Lake); Also excluding Clear Creek upstream from the Panguitch Lake North Shore Highway, located approximately one-quarter mile upstream from Panguitch Lake - CLOSED Jan 1 through 6 am on the second Saturday of July
See Utah Fishing Guidebook p.50, 52
Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.
Get Directions
From Panguitch, take UT-143 south approximately 15 miles. Multiple resorts and public access points surround the lake.
Open in Google MapsAccess & Facilities
- Shore fishing✓
- Boat ramp✓
- Restrooms✓
- Wheelchair accessible—
Current Weather
Temperature
80°F
Wind
13 mph
Partly cloudy