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 (435) 865-6100.
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!
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Licenses
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.
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Utah Division of Wildlife Services
1470 N. Airport Rd.
Cedar City, UT 84720
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Anderson Meadow
65 miles east of Cedar City, via I-15 to Beaver, then east on U-153 to Kent’s Lake Rd. Rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Baker
55 miles south west of Cedar City, via Hwy 56 to Hwy 18. Rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Improved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Duck Creek
28 miles east of Cedar City on Hwy 14. Rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Improved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Enterprise
45 miles west of Cedar City, via Hwy 56 to the town of Enterprise, then follow the signs. Rainbow, brown and brown trout. Improved camping; boating and car accessible.
Gunlock State Park
55 miles southwest of Cedar City, via Hwy 56 to Hwy. 19. Turn right at Shivits Indian Reservation. Bass and crappie fish. Improved camping; boating and car accessible.
Kolob
First right-hand turn off Hwy 14, then 20 miles south on good gravel road. Rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping; boating and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Lake Powell
3 hours southeast from Cedar City, via Hwy 89. Rainbow, bass, crappie, catfish. Improved camping, boating and car accessible, marina, all services available.
Little Reservoir
62 miles northeast of Cedar City, via I-15 to Beaver, then east on Hwy 153. Rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Minersville State Park
50 miles north of Cedar City, via Hwy 130 to Hwy 21. Rainbow trout and bass. Improved camping; boating and car accessible.
Newcastle
30 miles west of Cedar City, via Hwy 56, turn left at Newcastle town and follow signs. Rainbow trout and bass. Unimproved camping; boating and car accessible.
Paragonah
10 miles northeast of Parowan, via Old Hwy 91 to Paragonah town, follow signs east of the town. Rainbow trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Pine Valley
40 miles west of Cedar City, via Hwy 56 to Hwy 18, turn east at Central. Rainbow trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Quail Creek State Park
38 miles south of Cedar City, via I-15 to Hwy 9. Rainbow trout, bass and bluegill. Improved camping, boating, and car accessible.
Three Creeks
62 miles northeast of Cedar City, via I-15 to Beaver, then east on Hwy 153. Rainbow, brown, brook trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Tropic
79 miles east of Cedar City, Hwy 14 to Hwy 89 to Hwy 12, turn right on East Fork of Sevier River road and follow signs. Rainbow and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
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Yankee Meadow
10 miles southeast of Parowan, via Hwy 143, turn left at the five-mile marker onto a good gravel road. Rainbow and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Kent’s Lake
62 miles northeast of Cedar City, via I-15 to Beaver, then east on Hwy 153. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Kid’s Pond
14 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14. Rainbow & brook trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only). Kids only — must be with an adult with a valid Utah fishing license.
Le Baron Lake
62 miles northeast of Cedar City, via I-15 to Beaver, then east on Hwy 153. Rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Navajo Lake
24 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Unimproved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Panguitch Lake
20 miles east of Brian Head, via Hwy 143. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Improved camping; boating and car accessible.
Pine Lake
79 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy. 14 to Hwy 89 to Hwy 12, turn left at Bryce Canyon Junction, follow signs. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Improved camping and car accessible (summer and fall only).
Asay Creek
35 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14 to Hwy 89, head north. Rainbow, brown, brook, and 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, and 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, and cutthroat trout. Car accessible (summer and fall only).
Panguitch Creek
20 miles east of Brian Head, via Hwy 143. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Car accessible (summer and fall only).
Parowan Creek
5 miles from Parowan, via Hwy 143. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Car accessible (summer and fall only).
Sevier River
35 miles east of Cedar City, via Hwy 14 to Hwy 89. The river runs along Hwy 89. Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Car accessible
Virgin River — East Fork
65 miles south of Cedar City, via I-15 to Hwy 9. The river runs along Hwy 9 to Zion National Park. Rainbow, brown, brook, and 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, and cutthroat trout. Car accessible (summer and fall only).