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Green River, Flaming Gorge, Uintas ...

Fishing is world class in Northeastern Utah. Clear blue lakes, accessible reservoirs and countless rivers provide excellent fishing year round. A prime fly-fishing destination, the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam is one of the finest tailwater fisheries in the world. Lake Flaming Gorge is also prime habitat for Mackinaw trout, smallmouth bass, and Kokanee salmon. Want more quiet? More solitude? Hike or horseback into the High Uintas. Over 600 lakes and rivers are stocked regularly.

The following link will give you up-to-date Fishing Reports for Northeastern Utah:  www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/reports_ne.php.

 Take a look at the listings below for more specific information on fishing in Northeastern Utah.

 

Flaming Gorge Reservoir

40 miles north of Vernal 
91 square miles 
Mountainous Desert 

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a grand and massive lake that remains uncrowded despite its beauty. The red sand shores, the dramatic skyline, the steep canyons . . . all are part of a boating or fishing experience on the Gorge. Other water sports such as waterskiing and windsurfing are also popular.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a grand and massive lake that remains uncrowded despite its beauty. The red sand shores, the dramatic skyline, the steep canyons . . . all are part of a boating or fishing experience on the Gorge. Other water sports such as waterskiing and windsurfing are also popular.

In the northeast corner of Utah, about 40 miles north of Vernal.

453371157

Red Fleet Reservoir

10 miles north of Vernal 
1 square mile 
 

The Red Fleet Reservoir is surrounded by crimson shores (and some of these shores have a few dinosaur fossil footprints). Boating and fishing these clear waters is Red Fleet Reservoir is an attractive destination situated among colorful cliff walls. Red Fleet State Park sits on a bluff overlooking the reservoir. It offers nice boating and fishing.

The Red Fleet Reservoir is surrounded by crimson shores (and some of these shores have a few dinosaur fossil footprints). Boating and fishing these clear waters is Red Fleet Reservoir is an attractive destination situated among colorful cliff walls. Red Fleet State Park sits on a bluff overlooking the reservoir. It offers nice boating and fishing.

A few miles east of Highway 191, about 10 miles north of Vernal

453371158

Starvation Reservoir

4 miles northwest of Duchesne 
6 square miles 
 

Starvation Reservoir is a large reservoir is set amidst low dry foothills. It features a campground with modern facilities, a sandy beach, boating, and year-round fishing.

Starvation Reservoir is a large reservoir is set amidst low dry foothills. It features a campground with modern facilities, a sandy beach, boating, and year-round fishing.

4 miles northwest of Duchesne, on US Highway 40

453371159

Steinaker Reservoir

7 miles north of Vernal 
3.5 square miles 
 

Sandy beaches, swimming, boating and water-skiing top the list of activities at Steinaker. Year-round fishing is for rainbow trout and largemouth bass.

Sandy beaches, swimming, boating and water-skiing top the list of activities at Steinaker. Year-round fishing is for rainbow trout and largemouth bass.

7 miles north of Vernal, off Highway 191 in northeastern Utah

453371160

Other Information

Need a fishing permit? Get your Utah Fishing License online at www.wildlife.utah.gov