Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a premier fishing destination spanning the border between northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. Created by the completion of Flaming Gorge Dam in 1963, this 91-mile long reservoir boasts 375 miles of shoreline with diverse landscapes ranging from desert hills and shale badlands in Wyoming to dramatic red canyon walls in Utah. Known as the most scenic trophy trout destination in the world, the reservoir offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the United States with numerous state records and even former world records. The 42,000-acre lake reaches depths of 436 feet near the dam and has developed a reputation for trophy-sized fish, particularly lake trout, while maintaining healthy populations of multiple game fish species. The reservoir is surrounded by the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, providing excellent access points, services, and spectacular scenery for anglers and recreational users alike.