Fishing

2024 was a record-breaking year for fishing in Utah with new state records set in various categories, encouraging more anglers to hit the water.

Explore the thrill of seasonal hunting and fishing in southern Utah! Stay legal by obtaining permits and licenses for a safe adventure.

Utah wildlife officials are allowing anglers back to Panguitch Lake, after temporarily closing the reservoir when cracks were discovered at the dam this month. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources lifted its emergency fishing closure at the reservoir earlier today...

Rich Sweeting, the new Chief of Facilities Management at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is ready to tackle challenges like fluctuating lake levels with his extensive project management expertise.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has stocked 8.2 million fish across 604 waterbodies this year, In response to drought, the DWR has made changes to their stocking practices, including stocking fewer, larger fish where needed

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has some summer tips for all the stream/river fishers out there.  The state has several beautiful locations for fishing in reservoirs, ponds, streams, and rivers. Whether you want to try a big(ish) or small body of water is the real question here.   ...

It’s summer in Southern Utah basically which means despite the heat, people will be out and about looking for fun things to do, like fishing.   Luckily, the Utah Department of Natural Resources has released its list of fantastic fishing locations. This area...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is working on its Blue Ribbon Fisheries program with 17 new projects.   A DWR press release said that the program that designates and funds the fisheries has allocated $450,000 to maintaining and improving bodies of water around the state. There ar...

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