Private Water Fly Fishing in Southern Utah
Secluded access to many properties in southern Utah for a modest fee
We continue to support and protect existing resources, promote catch-and-release practices and intensify our belief in the wild trout concept. At the same time, we’ve spent decades looking for waters where anglers might enjoy quality, secluded fly fishing for a modest fee.
Due to the delicate nature of all our properties and limited access, we offer many location which are not advertised. When booking private water access, you may have the option of visiting more than one location. Each of these ranches offer productive fishing which are largely affected by seasonal hatches and weather conditions. We encourage you to call us and ask any questions you might have so that we can meet angling expectations.
Our private waters are near the regions of Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks!
Southern Utah is home to consistent dry-fly fishing throughout the season. With over 10 miles of exclusive private stream waters and some spring-fed lakes, anglers can get away from the crowds. The unique mix of spring creek and high mountain freestone stream waters come together to form this incredible fishery. A consistent slow drop in elevation affords our guests varied water types in every section. Deep pools, shallow riffles, pocket water, meandering meadows with undercuts, side channels and islands as well as slick runs. Most of these waters are waist deep or less and water temperatures allow for perfect wet wading.
Our quality spring-fed lakes produce monstrous rainbows in gin-clear water. Healthy hatches of Dragonflies, Damselflies, Callibaetis and scuds support hard fighting fish. With good flows in and out of the lakes, you will not find mid summer algae blooms…just quality fishing throughout the season and perfect conditions for float tubing. Shallow waters attract large cruisers and aggressive top water takes with damsel dries. Rainbows are commonly caught in the 16-22 inch range with some over 10 pounds.
HATCHES
Aquatic life on these waters are abundant. Midges, Mayflies, Caddis, Stoneflies and Terrestrials are all present. Some of the prolific hatches include; Baetis, Tricorythodes, Sulfurs, Brachycentrus, Golden Stoneflies, Yellow Sallies, Pteronarcys (Salmonflies), Craneflies and terrestrials.
Some specific bugs are more prevalent on specific sections just like any other fishery and great hatches are found in all stretches. Dry-fly fishing is common on all our waters, but guides will typically use nymphs and streamers during spring and fall to increase catch rates.
TROUT SPECIES
Trout are big, wild and so are the views. Browns are most common with a good number of rainbows. Occasional cutthroat, brook trout and even tiger trout can be found in certain stretches. Proper management of these waters allows for wild trout. We do not stock any of the private waters except for the lakes and still-waters.
Experienced anglers during prime season and mild weather can expect to bring many fish to net after a full day on the river. Due to our efforts to minimize angling pressure throughout the properties, trout are not as leader shy as many other private waters.
Anglers will find good access points with their guides and little struggle to reach every bend. There is not a straight section on the entire river and therefore you’ll usually have a short walk back to the truck after a long session of targeting trout.
Southern Utah is the erosion capital of the world and therefore countless undercut banks and sandy bottoms. Easy wading is the norm with smaller pebbles and the occasional rock garden.