Panguitch Creek

About Panguitch Creek

Panguitch Creek, flowing from Panguitch Lake to the Sevier River near Panguitch, Utah, offers a diverse fly fishing experience. This creek meanders through Dixie National Forest and private lands, with a particularly remote five-mile canyon section. While historically home to cutthroat trout, Panguitch Creek is now primarily stocked with hatchery rainbow trout, particularly along the Scenic Highway 143 corridor. Anglers will also find wild brown trout in the lower sections of the creek. Though specific hatch information is not detailed, the presence of rainbow and brown trout suggests opportunities for dry fly and nymphing strategies throughout the fishing season. Accessibility is generally good along the highway, with further exploration possible for those willing to venture into the canyon.