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Panguitch Lake is a popular high lake in southern Utah with big cutthroat, tiger trout and rainbows.
Looking for the latest Panguitch Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Panguitch Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Panguitch Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Panguitch Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Ice is coming soon at this elevation.
Fish leeches and chironomids along weed edges and drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Panguitch Lake and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Panguitch Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Kaufmann', s Scud #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Panguitch Lake lake details
| Access | Shoreline and resorts off State Route 143. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 8,200 ft |
| Nearest town | Panguitch, Utah |
| Best season | Late spring through fall |
| Fish | Cutthroat, tiger trout and rainbows |
| Regulations | Cutthroat and tiger trout in a protected slot must be released. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fishing guidebook for current rules. A Utah fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Very popular ice fishery. |
| Camping | Dixie National Forest campgrounds (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Learn the slot limit before you keep fish. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Trout along the weeds.
Fall
Cutthroat before ice.
How to get there
From Panguitch, take State Route 143 west to Panguitch Lake.