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Panguitch Lake

Panguitch Lake is situated at an elevation of 8,212 feet approximately 18 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah.  The lake is the source of Panguitch Creek and is fed by three small inlet streams: Blue Springs Creek, Clear Creek, and Ipson Creek.  The lake is a popular fishing lake with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning station.

There are accommodations in the town of Panguitch Lake as well as 2 Forest Service operated campgrounds near the lake, Panguitch Lake South Campground and Panguitch Lake North Campground.

 

General Information

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait, Ice; Boat Launch available

Contact Name: Cedar City Ranger District

Contact Phone: (435) 865-3200

Facility and Amenity Information

Recreation Opportunities

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Fishing - Lake & Pond Info

Fish available include: 

  • Trout
  • Native Trout 

Types of fishing available include: 

  • Shore
  • Motorized boat
  • Float tube
  • Fly
  • Spin
  • Bait
  • Ice 

Boating - Motorized Info

Boat Launch available

Last updated February 26, 2026