Panguitch Lake & Brian Head Fly Fishing Guides
Since 2001, our guides have frequented these quality waters and called them home
SERVING PANGUITCH LAKE, BRIAN HEAD & PAROWAN SINCE 2001
Some of southern Utah’s best fly fishing is found here due to high elevation snowpack. We can always count on plentiful large trout which is why native Paiute Indians called this area Panguitch meaning “big fish”! Prevalent crystal clear waters flow from the many springs of the region where you can find our guides with regularity.
Intense volcanic activity in southern Utah happened in two major phases: a huge explosive period around 25 to 30 million years ago, featuring super-eruptions like the Wah Wah Springs Caldera, and a later, more spread-out era of cinder cones and lava flows from about 12 million years ago. The last few hundred thousand years, activity continued in localized areas we fish called the Markagunt Plateau.
- Jon Boat Fishing recommended for weekends!
- Hiking into the backcountry a great option!
- 4 Hour Trips 4pm-9pm reward flyfishers from June through August with epic Caddis hatches!
- Wet wading streams in late May to September
Guide Trip Pricing
- 4 Hours – $450 (1 or 2 anglers) 3rd add $80
- 8 Hours – $690 (1 or 2 anglers) 3rd add $120
- Jon Boat Fishing
- Per Day – $790 for 1-2 anglers
- Private waters
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Panguitch Lake & Panguitch Creek
Originally a large natural impoundment, Panguitch Lake was dammed to become a reservoir of over 1,200 acres. It is located on the Markagunt Plateau between Panguitch, Utah and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway or Utah’s Patchwork Parkway will take you on a drive you won’t soon forget.
Though the lake receives substantial publicity from angling reports, magazine articles and television, there are other quality waters nearby to get away from crowds. Multiple streams border the lake and several others are nearby. Our Panguitch Lake fly fishing guides unlock the less known secrets of this world class fishery.
OTHER AREA WATERS
Classic small stream waters fished with a dry fly are what give southern Utah its identity. Countless natural lakes and reservoirs will also entice those looking for peaceful and quiet places to bend a rod. Mammoth Creek has a prolific salmonfly hatch among others and Panguitch Creek won’t disappoint with an epic evening caddis.
Panguitch Lake has always been known to grow large trout. Rainbows, Bonneville Cutthroat and Tigers in excess of 10 pounds are being caught regularly. Float tubes and pontoon boats are perfectly suitable for fishing these waters, but come prepared to anchor down in weather as this is a large lake. Fly fishing nearby Navajo Lake is also a wonderful experience. Tree lined emerald waters are home to Rainbow Trout and Splake.