Panguitch Creek
A bloom may be developing at Panguitch Creek
- Watch for scum or green, paint-like water
- Keep dogs away from any water that looks off
- Rinse fillets in clean water
Today’s report
Panguitch Creek is a fair bet today. A Health Watch is posted for a possible harmful algal bloom — it doesn’t change the rating, but check habs.utah.gov before bringing a dog. The DWR last stocked rainbow trout (504 fish) on May 20. Overnight's forecast: scattered rain and snow showers, 23°F, 39% chance of precip.
- Health Watch posted (algal bloom) — it doesn’t change the rating, but check habs.utah.gov before bringing a dog
Current conditions
Stocking
Last stocked May 20, 2026 — rainbow trout (504 fish).
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg length |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | rainbow trout | 504 | 9.03" |
| May 21, 2025 | rainbow trout | 508 | 9.83" |
| Jul 1, 2024 | rainbow trout | 503 | 10.57" |
| Jun 27, 2023 | rainbow trout | 502 | 10.91" |
| Jun 2, 2022 | rainbow trout | 507 | 11.38" |
| May 20, 2021 | rainbow trout | 550 | 10.29" |
Best time to fish Panguitch Creek
The DWR has stocked Panguitch Creek 6 times over the last 3 seasons, and 100% of those plants landed in May through July — the freshest fish and the easiest bite usually follow within a week or two of a stocking.
Species
Location
Nearby waters (within ~25 mi):
Regulations
No water-specific rules listed for this water in the current Utah Fishing Guidebook — statewide general rules and daily limits apply (trout limit 4, combined). Verify in the current guidebook before you fish.