Fishing the Price River (Highway 6 Bridge to Scofield Dam)
Location:: Southeastern Region/Emery County Stream length: 9.5 miles Elevation: 7,150 7,600 feet
Average Flow (minimum flow): Average flow is 10
cfs no minimum flow Maximum water temperature: Up to 65° F
Productivity: High quality habitat, abundant
forage, and relatively stable stream flow provide for a healthy population of
brown trout.
Fishing available: The bottom nine
miles is artificial flies and lures only. Bait is allowed along the top one mile
(just below the Scofield Reservoir dam).
Angler pressure: Moderate pressure that
decreases as you go further from parking areas.
Fish food: Various terrestrial and aquatic
insects, crustaceans and fish. Insects include mayflies, caddis flies and black
flies.
Land ownership: Mixed Division of Wildlife
Resources, Federal, and private. Informal agreements allow foot traffic along
the railroad right-of-way as long as good stewardship continues.
Access: There is automobile access at the top
end (at Scofield Reservoir dam), bottom end (at Colton bridge from Highway 6),
and to DWR property at a middle location. Winter fishing and access are
difficult due to ice and snow. Access to the DWR property is typically closed
during NovemberMay. Travel is not recommended at any time when the road is wet.
Road typically requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle.