Question 1

What do you need to know about Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Flaming Gorge Reservoir straddles the UT/WY state lineaerial view and is one of the largest reservoirs in both states. It is 90 miles long and has hundreds of miles of shoreline. The Wyoming end of the reservoir is quite open and can be extremely rough if the wind blows hard. The Utah portion of the reservoir is mostly in a canyon, so it is more protected from the wind. The US Forest Service operates the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area which surrounds the reservoir. Numerous recreation amenities are available in the area. A recreational user pass is required to use developed facilities around the reservoir. The reservoir is known for producing large lake trout, kokanee, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. Shore access is somewhat limited on the Utah portion of the reservoir but is almost unlimited on the Wyoming end. Recreational use (water skiers, jet skiers, pleasure boating)is high during the summer months.

Anglers wanting to fish both ends of the reservoir either need to have a fishing license from both states or possess a resident license from UT or WY and a reciprocal stamp from the other state. Residents from states other than UT or WY are not allowed to purchase a reciprocal stamp. Any boat anglers (including any type of watercraft) using the WY end of the reservoir need to have a WY aquatic invasive species sticker attached to their boat. It can be purchased through the WY Game and Fish Dept.

The bigger smallmouth bass live on the wyoming side, but the further you venture into the Utah side of the lake the more numbers you will come across. Main structure is Rock, and Ledges. Underwater Rock Humps, are the main spot to find bass.

Question 2

What is Flaming Gorge Reservoir's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is a 38881.28 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a clear water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Flaming Gorge Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Flaming Gorge Reservoir contains the following species of fish: Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir