FishKillFlea Utah is a fly fishing paradise set against stunning red-rock canyons, alpine meadows, and high-desert reservoirs. With Blue Ribbon fisheries and native Bonneville cutthroat trout, the Beehive State delivers world-class angling.
Blue Ribbon Fisheries
| Water | Region | Species | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green River (below Flaming Gorge) | NE Utah | Rainbow, brown trout | World-class tailwater — 8,000+ fish/mile |
| Provo River (middle) | Wasatch Front | Brown trout | 20 min from SLC — magnificent dry fly water |
| Logan River | Cache Valley | Brown, rainbow, cutthroat | Scenic canyon road accessible |
| Strawberry Reservoir | Central UT | Cutthroat, rainbow | Utah's #1 trout lake — 17,000 acres |
| Fish Lake | Central UT | Lake trout (mackinaw), splake | Deepest natural lake in UT at 9,000 ft |
Desert Reservoirs
- Lake Powell: 186-mile monument — largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, walleye in red-rock canyons
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir: Trophy lake trout (mackinaw 30+ lbs), kokanee salmon, smallmouth bass
- Jordanelle Reservoir: Near Park City — bass, perch, rainbow trout with Wasatch Mountain views
Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
Utah's native Bonneville cutthroat trout is found only in the state — a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville. Target them in high mountain streams throughout the Wasatch and Uinta ranges.
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Fishing | Top Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–May) | Trout, pre-spawn bass, chironomid hatches | Provo River, Strawberry, Jordanelle |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Dry fly trout, bass, high alpine lakes | Green River, Logan, Uinta lakes |
| Fall (Sep–Oct) | Brown trout spawn, kokanee run, streamer | Green River, Flaming Gorge, Provo |
| Winter (Nov–Mar) | Ice fishing — per perch, trout through ice | Strawberry, Fish Lake, Echo Reservoir |