Utah Fishing Report
Panguitch Lake Sponsored by
| Date | 07-Mar-24 | |
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: Panguitch Lake - Fishing forecast (April through May): Ice-off typically occurs in late March to late April. Spring brings hungry trout into the shallows to feed, along with some of the best fishing of the year. While some anglers think that "ice-off" fishing only happens while the ice is melting, you can actually catch plenty of fish for up to a month or more after the ice comes off. Don't worry about hitting the lake while there is still an ice sheet. The fish are affected more by water temperature than the presence of ice, so they usually get more active after the ice is gone and the water warms into the mid-50s. You can find good to excellent fishing for all trout species with various tackle. Boat and float tube anglers can also find good success in the spring, but remember that a lot of fish are close to shore so you may still want to fish in the shallows. Check out the Panguitch Lake entry on the Fish Utah map for more spring fishing techniques and tips. Remember that all cutthroat and tiger trout between 15 and 22 inches in length must be released, so look carefully at the fish you catch. If you're not sure of what you caught, it's best to release the fish. Maintaining good numbers of large cutthroat and tiger trout is essential to controlling the density of Utah chubs in Panguitch Lake and preserving good trout fishing into the future. Reported by: Utah D.W.R |
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| About: - Panguitch Lake is located in south central Utah and sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet and is adjacent to Scenic Highway 143 between the towns of Panguitch and Brian Head, Utah. The word "Panguitch" comes from the local native American Indians and means "Big Fish". The Lake has approximately 10 miles of shoreline and is ideal for year-round fishing. In the summer you find excellent fishing for some of the largest rainbow trout in Utah. (more on Panguitch Lake) | ||
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