It may seem odd that some of the best coldwater fishing in the country is found in this arid desert environment. But given the combination of tailwaters, man-made lakes and reservoirs, mountain lakes, streams and rivers, this is a trout fisherman’s paradise. The entire Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area offers great boating, with Lake Flaming Gorge in particular known for its trophy fishing.
Lake trout are difficult to catch, and the average angler can expect to put in many hours between fish. During the summer months and generally under the ice, lake trout can be found at 70–120 feet depths associated with structure.
Linwood Bay, next to Lucerne Marina, is always a hot spot to catch the big ones! Rainbows are found throughout the reservoir and usually become active during April. By May or early June, kokanee action picks up with the fish suspended 25–30 feet over deep open water or pelagic areas. Smallmouth bass are found in rocky shoreline habitat throughout the Gorge.
There’s no shortage of services in Flaming Gorge for the fisherman, boater, camper or others pursuing high country sports. Three full-service marinas offer ski boats, fishing boats, houseboats and pontoon boat rentals, mooring and fuel.
Other facilities within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area include 18 U.S. Forest Service campgrounds (four boat-in campgrounds) and nine paved boat ramps.
Two main lodges service Flaming Gorge Country and offer restaurants, lodging, fishing guides, raft rentals, horseback rides and mountain bike rentals. These are located in the alpine areas and offer accessibility to many scenic trails, mountain lakes, and the tailwaters of the Green River and Lake Flaming Gorge.
Helpful Links:
Ashley National Forest
Flaming Gorge Recreation Report
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Whether visiting for a week or just passing through, there are enough exciting opportunities to keep you occupied for years to come.
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