The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Panguitch Lake
Garfield County, Utah · 1,250 acres (1.9 sq mi)
47°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Panguitch Lake
In Garfield County, Utah, Panguitch Lake covers 1,250 acres; it is a natural lake raised by a dam. Panguitch Lake started as a natural lake that was enlarged by a dam and is managed as a rainbow trout fishery.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6 miles. At about 8,210 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Panguitch lies about 12 miles to the northeast. Saint George, the nearest city, is about 65 miles southwest.
- Size
- 1,250 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,210 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Garfield County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Panguitch Lake
Anglers come to Panguitch Lake for trout. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Panguitch Lake
- Panguitchabout 12 mi northeast
- Parowanabout 13 mi northwest
- Enochabout 20 mi west
- Cedar Cityabout 22 mi west
- Saint Georgenearest city, about 65 mi southwest
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Questions about Panguitch Lake
What fish are in Panguitch Lake?
Panguitch Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Panguitch Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Panguitch Lake?
1,250 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Panguitch Lake?
Panguitch is about 12 miles northeast; Parowan is about 13 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Panguitch Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Panguitch Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
