Muddy Creek
Muddy Creek
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- Access Points
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- Species
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Muddy Creek flows through the rugged terrain of southeastern Utah, spanning Emery, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties before joining the Fremont River near Hanksville to form the Dirty Devil River, a tributary of the Colorado River. This 95-mile watershed descends from the Wasatch Plateau in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, dropping from elevations around 10,700 feet near its headwaters down to approximately 4,250 feet at its confluence. The creek traverses diverse landscapes from mountain forests through deep canyon gorges carved through the San Rafael Reef, creating a unique fishing environment characterized by high dissolved solids content and challenging access conditions.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Muddy Creek and what's needed to catch them.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Muddy Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Muddy Creek
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Utah licenses and regulations
Utah Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Utah Fishing License
If you’re 12 years of age or older, you must purchase a fishing license or a combination license to fish in Utah.
Utah Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Utah Stream Access Laws
The law does not allow recreational water users (including anglers, kayakers, tubers, hunters and others) to walk on the private bed of a public waterbody. This means that if you are fishing or recreating in public water that flows over private property closed to trespass, you may not walk on the land beneath the water without obtaining landowner permission.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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MUDDY CREEK NEAR EMERY, UT
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