Panguitch Lake

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 5
Species: 7

Panguitch Lake, located in southern Utah within Dixie National Forest, is a picturesque high-mountain Blue Ribbon fishery situated at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The name Panguitch comes from a Paiute word meaning big fish, aptly describing this 1,250-acre lake known for its excellent trout fishing. With a 10-mile shoreline and year-round access, Panguitch Lake offers both boat and shore angling opportunities in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pines. Located approximately 14 miles southwest of the town of Panguitch, this popular fishing destination features crystal-clear waters and is renowned for producing trophy-sized trout, making it an ideal spot for anglers of all skill levels.

Utah licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Panguitch Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Tiger Trout

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Cutthroat Trout18,000 fish · 4.6 inNov 9, 2026
Cutthroat Trout8,040 fish · 4.6 inNov 9, 2026
Rainbow Trout18,400 fish · 6.8 inSep 30, 2026
Rainbow Trout17,955 fish · 7.4 inSep 29, 2026
Rainbow Trout17,735 fish · 7.4 inSep 28, 2026

Source

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Panguitch Lake. 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.

East Shore access

Access Point

West Shore Road access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Panguitch Lake

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Take Panguitch Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Panguitch Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Panguitch Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.