Fishing
Drop your fishing line into a lake or stream and chances are you'll pull up a rainbow, German brown, or brook trout. 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 the excellent trout fishing, Color Country has bass fishing at Gunlock and Quail Creek reservoirs, and Lake Powell. Stop at any of Color Country's visitor centers for specific locations of the reservoirs, lakes and rivers. You'll probably get a few suggestions on the best fishing spots to try. Since fishing regulations vary, pick up a copy of the Utah Fishing Proclamation at any location where Utah fishing licenses are sold. You can also obtain a license and proclamation at the Utah Division of Wildlife Services website: www.wildlife.utah.gov or call 1-801-596-8660.
When the lakes freeze over, ice fishing becomes a relaxing winter pastime. Panguitch Lake, Otter Creek, Minersville and Wide Hollow reservoirs are popular winter fisheries. Always remember to check the ice thickness and weather conditions before ice fishing!
Reservoirs
Lakes
Creeks & Rivers
| Asay Creek |
| 35 Miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14 to Hwy 89, head north |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; car accessible |
| Beaver River |
| 55 miles north of Cedar City, via I-15 to Beaver, then east on Hwy 153 |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only) |
| Mammoth Creek |
| 30 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14, turn left at Mammoth Creek Rd |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; car accessible (summer and fall only) |
| Panguitch Creek |
| 20 miles east of Brian Head, via Hwy 143 |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; car accessible (summer and fall only) |
| Parowan Creek |
| 5 miles from Parowan, via Hwy 143 |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; car accessible (summer and fall only) |
| Sevier River |
| 35 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14 to Hwy 89. River runs along Hwy 89 |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; car accessible |
| Virgin River-East Fork |
| 65 miles south of Cedar City, via I-15 to Hwy 9. River runs along Hwy 9 to Zion National Park |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; improved camping and car accessible |
| Virgin River-North Fork |
| 29 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14 to Navajo Lake, turn right on lake road |
| Rainbow, Brown, Brook & Cutthroat Trout; car accessible (summer and fall only) |
Fishing licenses are available at most sporting good centers throughout Southern Utah. Since fishing regulations vary, pick up a copy of the Utah Fishing Proclamation while getting your license.
For more information regarding fishing in Southern Utah, please contact:
Utah Division of Wildlife Services
1470 N. Airport Rd.
Cedar City, UT 84720
435-865-6100