The Flaming Gorge Reservoir is an interstate body of water that straddles Utah & Wyoming and has different regulations depending on where you are fishing on the Gorge. There is a reciprocal stamp program available for fisherman who have a resident license in either Wyoming or Utah. If you are not a resident of either Utah or Wyoming, you need to purchase the appropriate non-resident license for the state you would like to fish.
The number of lines you can have in the water changes throughout the season and each state has some different regulations including how they deal with Aquatic Invasive Species, so information is provided on this page to help you through these challenges.
“Participants must have a valid fishing license and adhere to all the rules and regulations for the state in which they are fishing, including Utah & Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) regulations and all U.S. Coast Guard, Utah State Parks and U.S. Forest Service regulations. As a reminder, the use or possession of Live Bait Fish is not allowed on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Also, if using more than 2 lines (rods) through the ice, lines must be labeled with anglers’ name. If a person is cited for a fishing violation by a state officer his/her whole team will be disqualified. Unregistered fishermen in your party will jeopardize the validity of fish caught by registered fishermen.
Online Wyoming Fishing Licenses
Online Wyoming Fishing Licenses
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Wyoming Fishing Regulations
Fishing Regulation Chapter 46
This regulation establishes fishing season dates, locations, legal methods, creel limits and limitations for all game fish species. This regulation also addresses the possession and use of bait fish, fishing contests and free fishing days.
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Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species Info
Aquatic Invasive Species (Chapter 62)
This regulation establishes watercraft Aquatic Invasive Species inspections, decontamination procedures, impounding and quarantine procedures, mandatory reporting, and aquatic invasive species decal provisions.
Flaming Gorge Fishing Report
Flaming Gorge Fishing Report
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
With eleven state fishing records, it’s no wonder that Flaming Gorge Reservoir is renowned for its trophy fishing! The lake is the heart of the popular Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. And spans both Utah and Wyoming in its 90 mile long waters.
Details
- Location: Daggett County, Utah and Sweetwater County, Wyoming
- Directions: Drive 45 miles north of Vernal on US-191 or south from I80 in Wyoming.
- Type: Blue Ribbon trophy waters
- Size: 42,000 acres
- Elevation: 6,024 feet
- Hours: No restrictions
- Likely catch: Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
- Possible catch: Brown Trout, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Burbot
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Utah Fishing Regulations
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2019 Utah Fishing Guidebook (PDF)
Recreation Passes
Download: Rec Pass_information
A Flaming Gorge Pass is required for parking at High Impact Recreation Areas (HIRA) on the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Congress has recently passed the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) replacing the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program. The new REA program extends fee authority for 10 years while at the same time refines where the fees can be charged. REA has been implemented in areas, or corridors, that have improvements, services, and facilities that benefit the recreating public. For example, restrooms, fish cleaning stations, courtesy docks, divider docks, picnic areas, paved parking areas, garbage service, multilane boat ramps, interpretive services, security services, and developed beaches.
Each location is termed a High Impact Recreation Area (HIRA) and will include a ¼ mile corridor surrounding the access road from the highway to the lake or river access point.
The following explains where a recreation use fee is required:
Parked vehicles in a High Impact Recreation Area that do not display a valid Flaming Gorge Pass are subject to a citation of $75. America the Beautiful Senior, Access, Annual, and Volunteer Passport holders as well as Golden Age, Golden Access, Golden Eagle (if expiration date is still valid) are not required to purchase the Flaming Gorge Pass. The majority of the revenue remains in the area where it is collected. The money is used for repair and rehabilitation of recreation facilities and for improved visitor services. Passes can be purchased at the Forest Service Offices in Manila, Green River and Vernal, the Flaming Gorge Dam and Red Canyon Visitor Centers. Local vendors also sell passes.
Annual - $35
Flaming Gorge Annual Recreation Use Passes are sold on a calendar year basis only. All Annual passes purchased will be valid for 12 months beginning January through December of each calendar year. The pass will be a different color each year.
16 Day - $15.00
16-Day Pass | $15.00 | Yellow Paper
The 16-Day Pass is valid for the use of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area for sixteen consecutive days.
Day Pass - $5.00
Daily Pass | $5.00 | Pink Paper
The Daily Pass is valid for the use of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area for one calendar day.
NATIONAL PASSES
America the Beautiful
Senior PassAmerica the Beautiful Senior Passport | $80.00
- The America the Beautiful Senior Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to most national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The America the Beautiful Senior Passport admits the passport signee and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. In those areas where a per person fee is charged, the pass admits the pass holder and 3 additional adults.
Hangtags are available with purchase of passport. There is a one time $10.00 fee. The person must show proof of being at least 62 years old when purchasing the passport. If the passport gets worn or faded, it can be replaced at no cost to the passport holder. The old passport will be kept at the time of exchange.- This passport is honored at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in lieu of the Recreation Use Pass. It also provides for a 50% discount on camping (single sites only) at Flaming Gorge. Golden Age Passports are also honored in lieu of the Recreation Use Pass. Golden Age Passport holders may exchange to the America the Beautiful Senior Passport at no cost, however, Golden passports will be kept at time of exchange.
America the Beautiful
Access PassportAmerica the Beautiful Access Passport | Free
- The America the Beautiful Access Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to most national parks, monuments historic sites, recreation areas and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The America the Beautiful Access Passport admits the passport signee and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle.
In those areas where a per person fee is charged, the pass admits the pass holder and 3 additional adults. Hangtags and decals are available with purchase of passport. There is no charge for the passport. The person must be medically determined to be blind or permanently disabled and must show written proof when obtaining the passport. Examples of acceptable documentation include: statement by a licensed physician, document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income, or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. If the passport gets worn or faded, it can be replaced at no cost to the passport holder. The old passport will be kept at the time of exchange.- This passport is honored at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in lieu of the Recreation Use Pass. It also provides a 50% discount on camping (single sites only) at Flaming Gorge. Golden Access Passports are also honored in lieu of the Recreation Use Pass. Golden Access Passport holders may exchange to the America the Beautiful Access Passport at no cost, however, Golden passports will be kept at time of exchange.
America the Beautiful
Annual PassportAmerica the Beautiful Annual Passport | $80.00
- The America the Beautiful Annual Passport is an entrance pass to most national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee and may be purchased by anyone. This passport admits the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. In those areas where a per person fee is charged, the pass admits the pass holder and 3 additional adults. Hangtags and decals are available with purchase of passport. It is honored at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in lieu of the Recreation Use Pass. Golden Eagle Passports are honored in lieu of the Recreation Use Pass as long as the expiration date is still valid.
- Cost is $80.00. The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Passes can be purchased at the Forest Service Offices in Manila, Vernal and Green River and at the Red Canyon and Dam Visitor Centers.
- The America the Beautiful Annual Passport is not accepted at campgrounds for a camping discount.