Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT fishing forecast
Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT is a freshwater fishing spot in Utah, United States. Anglers here target Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #372 of 419 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 11 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 20.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 27 km/h from SSE, gusting 41 km/h |
| Pressure | 1005 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 86% |
| Chlorophyll | 14.05 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the September average of 20.6 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT
Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT currently scores 56 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 20.6 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Thermocline +3.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Cloud cover +2.9
- light penetration and fish confidence
- Gust factor +2.8
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Moon phase +2.4
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: smallmouth-bass, brown-trout, lake-trout, atlantic-sturgeon, white-perch, golden-trout, rock-bass, brown-bullhead
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Bite windows
Best months for Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-26, 76/100
12 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+4 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
What you can catch
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Salvelinus namaycush
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Oncorhynchus mykiss
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Oncorhynchus nerka
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Salmo trutta
Best months by species at Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT
| Lake TroutSalvelinus namaycush | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | ||||||||||||
| Kokanee SalmonOncorhynchus nerka | ||||||||||||
| Brown TroutSalmo trutta |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown TroutDaily limits | 4/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Four fish COMBINED across trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling — not four of each. Several of Utah's named trout waters, including stretches of the Provo and Green rivers, carry stricter water-specific rules; check the Rules for specific waters section of the guidebook. | |||
| Kokanee SalmonDaily limits | 4/day | — | Dec 1 – Sep 9 |
| Kokanee are part of the combined 4-fish trout limit, not a separate allowance. ANGLERS MAY NOT POSSESS KOKANEE SALMON AT ANY WATERBODY STATEWIDE FROM 10 SEPTEMBER THROUGH 30 NOVEMBER. At Flaming Gorge no more than 3 of the 4 combined fish may be kokanee. | |||
| Lake TroutRules for specific waters — Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Daggett County | 4/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Lake trout fall inside the statewide 4-fish combined trout limit. FLAMING GORGE IS THE EXCEPTION AND IS MORE GENEROUS: no limit on lake trout of 28 inches or less, and only 1 lake trout may exceed 28 inches. Dead lake trout that are part of the daily bag may be used as bait there. | |||
| Rainbow TroutDaily limits | 4/day | — | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Four fish COMBINED across trout, kokanee salmon and Arctic grayling — not four of each. At Flaming Gorge Reservoir the limit is 4 trout or kokanee combined excluding lake trout, of which no more than 3 may be kokanee. | |||
Licensing:
- freshwater-recreational — residents Resident 365-day fishing license: ages 18–64 $40, 65+ $31, 14–17 $16, 12–13 $5. 3-day $19., non-residents Nonresident 365-day $120 (ages 18+). 3-day $44.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. The figures here are the Utah STATEWIDE daily limits from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook; the guidebook itself warns that specific bag or size restrictions apply on many waters. Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge and Bear Lake are shared with neighbouring states under reciprocal licence agreements — you must follow the rules of the state whose water you are actually fishing, and you may take only one daily limit per day. Always check the Rules for specific waters section before you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT?
Anglers at Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT target Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon and Brown Trout.
When is the best time to fish Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT?
The most productive months at Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT right now?
Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT currently scores 56 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT from shore?
Yes — Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Flaming Gorge Reservoir UT right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch TroutHow to Catch Rainbow Trout in Stocked Lakes and PondsBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.