Fishing in Daggett County, Utah
County seat: Manila. Census 2020 residents: 935.
- 6lake pages
- 23launches
- 1river pages
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Fishing Daggett County in brief
The county seat of Daggett County is Manila, and 935 people lived in the county when the 2020 Census was taken. By the Census Gazetteer it covers 697 square miles of land and 23.6 square miles of water. Measured by acreage, Flaming Gorge Reservoir comes first among 6 Utah lakes and reservoirs covered in the county. DWR rates Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam as Blue Ribbon water.
Inside the county line sit 23 launches and 10 shore or pier points. Stream anglers can start with Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam. DWR's community program covers Moose Pond in the county. 481,008 fish went into 22 county waters in 2026, per 87 rows of DWR's stocking table.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Plotting Daggett County launches and DWR lakes
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Lake pins are the DWR map point for each water.
Choosing among the Utah lakes of Daggett County
| Lake | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 42,000 acres | 10 | Blue Ribbon fishery | burbot, bonneville cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass |
| Long Park Reservoir, North Slope | 380 acres | 1 | reservoir | arctic grayling, brook trout, rainbow trout |
| Sheep Creek Lake | 82 acres | 1 | natural lake | colorado River cutthroat trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Browne Lake | 54 acres | 1 | natural lake | brook trout, rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Spirit Lake | 41 acres | 1 | natural lake | colorado River cutthroat trout, tiger trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
| Moose Pond | 2 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout, bonneville cutthroat trout |
Size as the DWR Fish Utah page for this water prints it (DWR), read November 11, 2026. Waters with no DWR acreage print their mapped outline instead. Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
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Out to 40 miles from Manila, DWR rates rainbow trout likely or possible on more lake pages than any other fish.
DWR Fish Utah species lists (likely or possible), counted per lake page within 40 miles; DWR’s ratings, not a catch survey. Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Alpine Utah lake groups in Daggett County
- Uinta Mountains, North Slope Eastbrook trout, bonneville cutthroat trout, colorado River cutthroat trout, tiger trout, grayling Arctic, muskie Tiger, 40 recent stocking rows
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Little-documented Utah waters inside Daggett County
Here are 6 smaller named waters of Daggett County, largest outline first.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Daggett Lake | about 40 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Greens Lakes | about 35 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Pollen Lake | about 23 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Potter Lake | about 20 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Red Lake | about 19 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
| Anson Lake | about 13 acres of mapped outline | UGRC lakes layer |
Outline area from the UGRC Utah Lakes NHD layer (ArcGIS service; mapped polygon area, not a DWR surface-acre figure), read November 11, 2026. Listed waters are not claimed to hold fish. Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026.
Creeks winding through Daggett County
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamBlue Ribbon water, below Flaming Gorge Dam, guidebook entry, 18 DWR access points, 1 USGS gauge
River readings across Daggett County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Greendale, Ut | 2,330 cfs, 9.79 ft gage height | Nov 14 5:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Utah DWR Fish Utah planner (dwrapps.utah.gov), read November 11, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Public ramps in Daggett County
- Antelope Flat Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Anvil Draw Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, cycling, restrooms, restrooms – accessible
- Bridge Hollow Hand Launch at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, hand launch, backpacking, hand launch, mountain biking
- Bridgeport Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, hand launch, wildlife watching
- Brinegar Ferry Crossing Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, mountain biking, restrooms, restrooms – accessible
- Browne Lake Boat RampBrowne Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Browns Park Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, for float craft, administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the UGRC layer
- Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Cedar Springs Marina at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, camp host, cycling, drinking water
- Dutch John Marina at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Firehole Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Flaming Gorge Spillway Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, for float craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, backpacking, cycling, drinking water
- Indian Crossing Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, camp host, drinking water, gray water disposal
- Little Hole Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, for float craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, backpacking, cycling, drinking water
- Long Park Reservoir Boat RampLong Park Reservoir, North Slope, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Lucerne Valley Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, camp host, covered Picnic ares, cycling
- Mustang Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, camp host, cycling, drinking water
- Pipeline Crossing Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, hand launch, mountain biking, wildlife watching
- Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer, cycling, hiking, mountain biking
- Sheep Creek Lake Boat RampSheep Creek Lake, boat ramp, for small motorized craft, administered by the U.S. Forest Service in the UGRC layer
- Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, hand launch, mountain biking, picnic covered area
- Swinging Bridge Boat Ramp at Green River Below Flaming Gorge DamGreen River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, boat ramp, hand launch, mountain biking, primitive (Tent)
- Upper Marsh Creek Boat Ramp at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, boat ramp, mountain biking, OHV or 4WD trails, swimming
Shore spots spread over Daggett County
- Boar's Tusk Boat Camp Shore Access at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, shore access
- Hideout Shore Access at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, shore access
- Jarvies Boat Camp Shore Access at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, shore access
- Kingfisher Island Shore Access at Flaming Gorge ReservoirFlaming Gorge Reservoir, shore access
- Campground at Spirit LakeSpirit Lake, shore access
- Carter Military Road Trailhead Shore Access at Browne LakeBrowne Lake, shore access
- Long Park Reservoir, North Slope Boat RampLong Park Reservoir, North Slope, shore access
- Trailhead Shore Access at Browne LakeBrowne Lake, shore access
- Ute Tower Trailhead Shore Access at Browne LakeBrowne Lake, shore access
- Watercraft Launch site Shore Access at Sheep Creek LakeSheep Creek Lake, shore access
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Neither layer publishes fees or opening hours.
Bureau of Reclamation numbers from Daggett County
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Reclamation daily values for Flaming Gorge Reservoir, November 10, 2026. Values are for the whole reservoir, including the part outside Utah.
Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region reservoir data (hydrodata), latest daily values, read November 11, 2026. Provisional.
Hatchery deliveries to Daggett County, per DWR
The newest 2026 rows for the county, water names exactly as DWR abbreviates them.
| Date | Water as DWR prints it | County | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | MOOSE POND | Daggett | 90 | Rainbow |
| September 29, 2026 | GREEN R | Daggett | 6,018 | Cutbow ctbl*rtwv |
| September 28, 2026 | GREEN R | Daggett | 6,018 | Cutbow ctbl*rtwv |
| September 24, 2026 | MOOSE POND | Daggett | 342 | Rainbow |
| September 15, 2026 | GR-117 | Daggett | 218 | Grayling arctic |
| September 15, 2026 | LONG PARK RES | Daggett | 1,000 | Grayling arctic |
| September 15, 2026 | SESAME L GR-15 | Daggett | 305 | Grayling arctic |
| September 13, 2026 | FLAMING GORGE RES | Daggett | 1,001 | Rainbow |
| September 13, 2026 | FLAMING GORGE RES | Daggett | 1,001 | Rainbow |
| September 13, 2026 | FLAMING GORGE RES | Daggett | 1,001 | Rainbow |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026.
2026 and 2027 Utah limits for Daggett County
The limits here are from the 2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, which takes effect January 1, 2027; the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook stays in force through December 31, 2026 and differs only where a row says so. Most of Daggett County fishes under the statewide rows shown here. Both Utah guidebooks list $40 for the resident adult license and $120 for nonresidents, each valid 365 days.
| Species group | 2027 daily limit | 2026 daily limit | Guidebook note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baitfish (common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah sucker, Utah chub, white sucker) | No limit | same | (NEW) Formerly called "nongame species"; baitfish species are listed on page 20. |
| Black crappie and white crappie (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bluegill and green sunfish (a combined total) | 50 | same | – |
| Bonneville cisco | 30 | same | – |
| Bullhead | 24 | same | – |
| Burbot | No limit | same | REMINDER: Do not release any burbot you catch. All burbot caught must be immediately killed. |
| Channel catfish | 8 | same | – |
| Community fisheries | 2 | 2 | The limit includes fish of most species. All tiger muskellunge must be released. NEW: There are restrictions for largemouth bass at some waters. See page 39. |
| Crayfish | No limit | same | REMINDER: You may use bait to catch crayfish on waters where bait use is prohibited for fish, as long as none of the lines have hooks attached. |
| Kokanee salmon | See trout limit | same | Kokanee salmon are part of the total trout limit. Anglers may not possess kokanee salmon at any waterbody statewide from Sept. 10 through Nov. 30. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (a combined total) | 6 | same | – |
| Northern pike | 20, only 1 over 36 inches | same | – |
Water-specific rules across Daggett County
- Browne LakeLimit 4 trout. (Fish Utah page)
- Flaming Gorge ReservoirSee Fishing across state lines and reciprocal (Fish Utah page)
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam(a) From the Flaming Gorge Dam downriver to the confluence of the Colorado River: (2027 guidebook, p. 42)
- Long Park Reservoir, North SlopeLimit 4 trout. (Fish Utah page)
- Moose Pond4 trout (Fish Utah page)
- Sheep Creek LakeFrom Flaming Gorge Reservoir upstream to the Ashley National Forest boundary. (2027 guidebook, p. 51)
- Spirit LakeLimit 4 trout. (Fish Utah page)
Utah special-regulation waters
2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook (effective January 1, 2027; DWR PDF), read November 11, 2026. License prices as printed in the 2027 Utah Fishing Guidebook, p. 8 (the 2026 guidebook prints the same prices; checked against the DWR fees page), read November 11, 2026.
Utah record-book entries near Daggett County
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokanee salmon | 6 lbs. 5 oz. | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 2015 | catch and keep |
| White sucker | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1992 | catch and keep |
| Brown trout | 33 lbs. 10 oz. | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1977 | catch and keep |
| Lake trout | 53 lbs. 15 oz. | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 2020 | catch and keep |
| Rainbow trout | 26 lbs. 2 oz. | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1979 | catch and keep |
| Utah chub | 14 ¼" | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 1997 | catch and release (length) |
| Kokanee salmon | 26 ⅝" | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 2004 | catch and release (length) |
| Lake trout | 48" | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | 2019 | catch and release (length) |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026.
Club and derby days in Utah's Daggett County
The Daggett County calendar holds 2 entries; 2 are still to come.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2027 | Burbot Bash | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Burbot Bash (sponsor listed by DWR: Daggett County) |
| June 26, 2027 | 15th Annual Ducks Unlimited Fishing Derby | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Ducks Unlimited |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Fly shops and tackle stores of Daggett County
Where Daggett County anglers buy Utah gear
- Cedar Springs Marinamarina, Dutch John
- Flaming Gorge Corpmarina, Manila
- Lucerne Valley Marinamarina, Manila
Guide outfits working from Daggett County
- Green River Fishing Guides Dutch John Resort at Flaming Gorgefishing guide, Dutch John, (435) 848-8000
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings (city of business), read November 11, 2026.
Grouped near Daggett County
Utah counties next to Daggett County
- Uintah County53 miles south
- Duchesne County64 miles southwest
- Summit County76 miles west
- Wasatch County95 miles southwest
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Sorting out the Utah fish of Daggett County by sight
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What Utahns ask about the water in Daggett County
Can a Utah kayak or boat go in the water in Daggett County?
The merged UGRC and DWR list holds 23 launches, named above with directions.
Which Utah reservoir leads Daggett County on size?
That is Flaming Gorge Reservoir, listed at 42,000 acres.
Which fish lead the DWR lists near Daggett County?
Fish Utah rates rainbow trout likely or possible on the most lakes within 40 miles, then tiger trout, brown trout and colorado River cutthroat trout.
Is a tackle shop listed in Daggett County?
3 in all, including Cedar Springs Marina.
Which Utah town is the county seat of Daggett County?
The seat is Manila.
What will DWR charge to fish in Daggett County?
A 365-day Utah fishing license for an adult resident is $40; a nonresident adult pays $120, the same in the 2026 and 2027 guidebooks.
Which Utah counties lie next to Daggett County?
By center point: Uintah County, Duchesne County and Summit County.
Is there a daily trout limit in Daggett County?
Statewide, the trout, kokanee and grayling row sets a daily limit 4 under the 2027 guidebook; the 2026 guidebook prints the same number. Waters with their own entry can differ.
Where do the Utah limits change in Daggett County?
7 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with Browne Lake.
Which Blue Ribbon fisheries sit in Daggett County?
Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, on DWR's Blue Ribbon list.
How much stocking does Daggett County see?
The 2026 DWR table lists 481,008 fish in 87 rows across 22 waters in the county.
Is a Utah tournament coming to Daggett County?
2 entries on file; the next is Burbot Bash on Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Jan. 22, 2027.
Has Daggett County produced a Utah state record?
Kokanee salmon, 6 lbs. 5 oz., from Flaming Gorge Reservoir (2015).
Pick a Utah reservoir or creek in Daggett County
Every launch page carries a directions link.