The Sevier River & Drainages
Mammoth Creek, Asay Creek, Panguitch Creek, Duck Creek, Antimony Creek, East Fork, Clear Creek & Birch Creek
Sevier River Overview
Experience fly fishing another southern Utah drainage with prolific hatches and beautiful scenery. The main fork of the Sevier River has banks lined with towering limestone cliffs and covered with various Pine trees and Cedars. Wild Turkey, Mule Deer, Antelope, Coyote, Grouse and occasionally Elk are visitors to it’s banks.
Sevier Canyon, also known as Marysvale Canyon, lies along the Paiute and Sevier County lines. Utah State Highway 89 runs directly down its course along the west side, with the Sevier River in its bottom. The river attracts rafters, tubers, fishermen, campers, and has a developed and popular bike path running along the East side of the river to the resort of Big Rock Cany Mountain. Access to the trail can be found at the mouth of the canyon, Joseph, Elsinore, and Central. Access is planned to be available through the town of Richfield as the trail continues to be developed. The scenic views in Sevier Canyon are excellent.
The Sevier River drainage is fed by numerous other smaller streams which also have healthy populations of wild trout, great hatches and dry fly fishing with less anglers. This is a wonderful location to learn fly fishing or even to hone your skills if you’re already an addict looking for a challenge.
Just 30 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park, we enjoy several miles of private access fly fishing only waters which allow for a nice break from other anglers for a modest fee. Couple 4 hours of fly fishing and tour the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon for a day you won’t soon forget!
Waters Closest to Bryce Canyon National Park
Season
Open Year Round
Prime Season – April to November
Species of Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Brook Trout
- Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
- Tiger Trout hybrid
Guide Trip Pricing
- 4 Hours – $450 (1 or 2 anglers) 3rd angler add $80
- 8 Hours – $690 (1 or 2 anglers) 3rd angler add $120
- Private waters
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The name of the river is derived from the spanish Río Severo, “violent river”. The Sevier is the longest river entirely within the state of Utah. Much of the water, interestingly is not violent and very slowly meandering in nature and perfect for sight-fishing New Zealand style as large fish are frequently seen sipping dries off the surface. Dry fly activity throughout the season can be expected. Nymphing and streamers are also very productive in the varied water types. Healthy populations of Brown, Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat trout abound.