Utah

[Gregg DiSalvo]

Hey, I am heading to Utah next month for my wife's second 50 mile race out west.  As these take a while, it leaves me with some time to explore.  Last on she did put me right around Lake Powell which was a lot of fun.  This time around, it puts me next to Arches National Park.  I can't seem to find anything that leads me to believe there is any good fishing around, so I may just hike a bit (My sister lives in St. George and will likely drive up to accompany me).  Later in the week I will be spending some time hiking with the family around Zion and St. George area, but would love to bring a rod along if it's worthwhile.  

I know a number of you have lived out in Utah and may have some good ideas.  I would specifically be interested in some hikes that may intersect with streams (ie: I'd be able to participate in some family hikes, but slip away for an hour or two here and there).  

Cheers,

Gregg

[Lane Thurgood]

Gregg, although from Utah, I grew up 300 miles and 5 hours from Arches.  For perspective, DC to New York is closer.  So is DC to Raleigh, NC.  

The Boulder Mountains are about 3 hours from where you'll be BUT I got to think in November, you will be running into wintry conditions.  I've seen a lot of snow there in October some years.

I did find this website:  https://www.discovermoab.com/fishing/

It has more to offer than I can for the area where you'll be.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Andrew Sarcinello]

Not sure if it will be feasible for you or not but you may be able to head over toward SW Colorado and find some trout.  I'd use this map to try and pick a spot that might be within your reach. 

http://maps.wildtroutstreams.com/CO.html

Looking at this map, closest to Arches with obvious public access might be Kannah Creek east of Grand Junction, but it's still 2+ hours away. Unfortunately they don't have a similar map for Utah. Utah's fish and game website may have some helpful info or maps.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 4:36:02 PM UTC-4, Gregg DiSalvo wrote:

[Gregg DiSalvo]

Lane, Thanks for the link.  Yeah, Utah is pretty big. It looks like the best fishing is far away from Arches. I think i'll likely just settle for hiking and sightseeing with my sister...and watching some of the race. 

Andrew, I don't think colorado will be in the cards this time around as my sister will likely be with me for the Arches leg of the trip. As I dig deeper, it's looking like my best bet is closer to Zion, but I'm not really sure how much time i'll even have.  Ideally, there would be a stream on a hike through zion or nearby to st. George.  My searches haven't turned up much that is is doable as a quick, side excursion, so I may just enjoy spending time with family and the great outdoors

On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 4:36:02 PM UTC-4, Gregg DiSalvo wrote:

[Carl Z.]

Check out the Utah Season.  It used to close sometime in the early fall.  Only Catch and Release streams were open year round.  

There is good trout fishing in Southern Utah, nothing extra special, but a lot better than you get around here.  However you have to get to a higher altitude.  I'm not going to hotspot anything, but I was there last fall and did well a few place, but they were between Moab and St. George.  

Carl

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