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Tropic Reservoir

Fishing Guide

reservoir7,800 ft elevation160 acresLicense required ↗

Tropic Reservoir near Bryce Canyon offers Rainbow Trout fishing in a beautiful red rock and pine forest setting. A great add-on for visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Tiger Trout1,999 fish
Rainbow Trout2,016 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — great fishing near Bryce Canyon

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Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.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 Bryce Canyon, take UT-12 east to Tropic. Turn south on Tropic Reservoir Road. The reservoir is approximately 4 miles south of Tropic.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

88°F

Wind

5 mph

Clear skies

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