LAKE FORK RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • UTAH

Lake Fork River


April 26, 2024

Lake Fork River is located in the Uinta Mountains of Utah and is known for its world-class fly fishing. The river is home to rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout, with the best fishing in the upper stretches. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and backpacking in the surrounding wilderness areas. Fishing tips include using dry flies and nymphs, and practicing catch-and-release to preserve the fish populations. The best time to visit is in the summer months (June-August) with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Brough Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Starvation Reservoir

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Walleye • White Perch

Big Sand Wash Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Uinta River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Coleman Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Duchesne River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Pelican Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Fork River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Price River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Bullock Draw Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

UPALCO CEMETERY ROAD DUCHESNE COUNTY
Duchesne Watershed, Utah
LONG PARK RESERVOIR TRAIL DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Wyoming
SAND WASH
Lower Green-Desolation Canyon Watershed, Utah
FOREST ROAD 145; US HIGHWAY FS ROAD 145 DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
ANVIL DRAW BOAT LAUNCH AREA
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
BEACH CAMPGROUND
Strawberry Watershed, Utah
PELICAN LAKE BOAT RAMP
Lower Green-Diamond Watershed, Utah
FOREST ROAD 009 DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Wyoming
UTE MOUNTAIN TRAIL DAGGETT COUNTY
Upper Green-Flaming Gorge Reservoir Watershed, Utah
UINTAH COUNTY
Lower Green-Desolation Canyon Watershed, Utah

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Medicine Bow Park

Wyoming Park

Wilderness High Uintas

Clearview Park

State Conservation Area Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources 166

Steinaker State Park

Fort Bridger Historic Site

Red Fleet State Park

Apache Trail Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CANYON RIM OVERLOOK
NINE MILE CANYON FIRST SITE
The Nine Mile Canyon First Site is an archeological site located in the Lower Green-Desolation Canyon watershed of Utah. It is a significant cultural and historical site that dates back ...
NINE MILE CANYON MYTON
RED CANYON VISITOR CENTER
MOOSE POND SCENIC BYWAY
DOWD MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK
RED CANYON OVERLOOK OBSERVATION SITE
WELLS DRAW
The Wells Draw is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the Lower Green-Desolation Canyon watershed in Utah. The draw is a narrow canyon carved out by the ...

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