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Sheep Creek

Boat Ramps
0
Access Points
5
Species
6

Sheep Creek is a tributary stream flowing into Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northeastern Utah's Daggett County. Known for its scenic beauty and productive fishing, the creek runs through mountainous terrain and provides important spawning habitat for Flaming Gorge fish species, particularly kokanee salmon during their fall runs. The watershed is part of the Ashley National Forest and flows through high-desert terrain before reaching the reservoir at Sheep Creek Bay, a popular fishing destination. The creek and its bay area offer diverse fishing opportunities in different seasons and have become an important conservation focus for native cutthroat trout.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Sheep Creek and what's needed to catch them.

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

  • Rainbow Trout350 fish · 11.1 inJun 3, 2026
  • Rainbow Trout351 fish · 10.9 inMay 21, 2026
  • Kokanee Salmon21,350 fish · 3.9 inMay 21, 2026
  • Rainbow Trout210 fish · 9.7 inJun 4, 2025
  • Kokanee Salmon3.6 inJun 2, 2025

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 Sheep 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 Sheep 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.

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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 Sheep Creek 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.

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    Download the map around Sheep Creek to use it offline when coverage drops.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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