Fishing near Hurricane, Utah
City, Washington County. Census 2020 residents: 20,036.
- 2 milesStratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond)
- 3launches within 20 mi
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Utah lakes and streams handy to Hurricane
The 2020 Census found 20,036 people in Hurricane, a city of Washington County. The closest lake with a page is Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond), about 2 miles northwest. The largest lake in the table is Quail Creek Reservoir, at about 616 acres of mapped outline. Sand Hollow Reservoir, a DWR Blue Ribbon fishery, is among the nearby lakes.
The first mapped launch out of town is Sand Hollow State Park Boat Ramp, 2 miles off.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
Ponds and big reservoirs near Hurricane
| Lake | From Hurricane | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) | 2 miles northwest | 15 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Sand Hollow Reservoir | 3 miles south | 1300 | 1 | Blue Ribbon fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass |
| Quail Creek Reservoir | 3 miles northwest | about 616 acres of mapped outline | 3 | Blue Ribbon fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Razor Ridge Pond | 4 miles west | 0.9 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond | 8 miles west | 0.4 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Skyline Pond | 12 miles west | 1.2 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow 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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Current USGS Utah flow by Hurricane
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin River Near Hurricane, Ut | 154 cfs, 7.36 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:15 pm |
| Virgin River Ab Quail Creek Near Hurricane, Ut | 180 cfs, 7.90 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:15 pm |
| Virgin River Ab La Verkin Creek Nr La Verkin, Ut | 30 cfs, 10.66 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:10 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 5:33 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.
Utah water near Hurricane on one map
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Utah launches within a short tow of Hurricane
- Sand Hollow State Park Boat Ramp2 miles, Sand Hollow Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, camp host, drinking water, electrical hook-us
- Quail Creek State Park south Boat Ramp3 miles, Quail Creek Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Quail Creek State Park north Boat Ramp4 miles, Quail Creek Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
What DWR released near Hurricane lately
| Lake | From Hurricane | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) | 2 miles | Mar 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 606 | 11.15 |
| Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) | 2 miles | Mar 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 415 | 11.15 |
| Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) | 2 miles | Feb 25, 2026 | Rainbow | 428 | 10.81 |
| Quail Creek Reservoir | 3 miles | Oct 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 21,930 | 6.62 |
| Quail Creek Reservoir | 3 miles | Oct 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 1,438 | 9.95 |
| Quail Creek Reservoir | 3 miles | Oct 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 5,750 | 9.95 |
| Razor Ridge Pond | 4 miles | Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 11.19 |
| Razor Ridge Pond | 4 miles | Mar 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 363 | 11.15 |
| Razor Ridge Pond | 4 miles | Feb 25, 2026 | Rainbow | 380 | 10.81 |
| Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond | 8 miles | Mar 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 324 | 14.56 |
DWR fish stocking table for 2026, year to date (DWR stocking report; water names are DWR abbreviations), read November 11, 2026. DWR prints the average length with no unit.
The Utah guidebook numbers near Hurricane
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. These Utah statewide limits hold near Hurricane unless a lake page prints its own rule. Utah prices its adult 365-day fishing license at $40 for residents and $120 for visitors, unchanged between the two guidebooks.
| 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. |
- Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond)The daily limit is 2 fish in any combination. (Fish Utah page)
- Sand Hollow ReservoirLimit 8 largemouth bass of any size. (2027 guidebook, p. 50)
- Quail Creek ReservoirNo limit on smallmouth bass. (2027 guidebook, p. 50)
- Razor Ridge PondThe daily limit is 2 fish, in any combination – Anglers are encouraged to voluntarily release largemouth bass. (Fish Utah page)
- Sullivan Virgin River Park PondThe daily limit is 2 trout. (Fish Utah page)
- Skyline PondThe daily limit is 2 fish in any combination. (Fish Utah page)
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.
DWR-listed record fish near Hurricane
| Species | Weight or length as listed | Water | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid sunfish | 1 lb. 1 oz. | Sand Hollow Reservoir | 2025 | catch and keep |
| Bluegill | 2 lbs. 8 oz. | Quail Creek Reservoir | 2024 | catch and keep |
| Black bullhead | 17 ⅝" | Quail Creek Reservoir | 2026 | catch and release (length) |
| Green sunfish | 11 ¼" | Quail Creek Reservoir | 2014 | catch and release (length) |
| Wiper | 11 lbs. 6 oz. | Newcastle Reservoir | 2014 | spearfishing |
Utah state record fish as DWR lists them (records page), read November 11, 2026. Record waters within 60 miles.
Derby and tournament dates close to Hurricane
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 14, 2026 | SUBA Sand Hollow Fall | Sand Hollow Reservoir | Southern Utah Bass Anglers |
| Nov. 21, 2026 | Ultimate Bass Team Tour | Sand Hollow Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Ultimate Bass Team Tour | Sand Hollow Reservoir | Ultimate Bass Team Tour, LLC (Cedar City, Utah) |
Event as listed by the organizer (source), read November 11, 2026.
Picking up gear around Hurricane
Shops the Hurricane regulars use
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 15 S River Rdbait and tackle shop, Saint George, 11 miles
- Gitzit Incbait and tackle shop, Saint George, 11 miles
- Al's Sporting Goods, 1770 Red Cliffs Drivebait and tackle shop, St. George
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 2957 E 850 Nbait and tackle shop, St. George
Yellow Pages, Utah State Parks and NPS listings; miles only where the listing has an exact address point, read November 11, 2026.
A short way past Hurricane
Other Utah bases near Hurricane
- Washington7 miles, 2020 count 27,993
- La Verkin8 miles, 2020 count 4,354
- Toquerville9 miles, 2020 count 1,870
- St. George13 miles, 2020 count 95,342
- Santa Clara16 miles, 2020 count 7,553
Other Utah reservoirs near Hurricane
- Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond)2 miles
- Sand Hollow Reservoir3 miles
- Quail Creek Reservoir3 miles
- Razor Ridge Pond4 miles
- Washington Countycounty page
Piscifun gear a Beehive State angler could bring to Hurricane
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Canyon walls and alpine shorelines by Hurricane through a lens
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Questions from anglers booked into Hurricane
What Utah lake is nearest Hurricane?
Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond), about 2 miles northwest.
Where can I launch a boat near Hurricane, Utah?
Sand Hollow State Park Boat Ramp, 2 miles away, on Sand Hollow Reservoir.
Where can I cast from land around Hurricane, Utah?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) page shows its access.
Is a Utah bait store listed in Hurricane?
Dick's Sporting Goods, 15 S River Rd, one of 4 listings nearby.
In which Utah county is Hurricane?
Washington County.
Which Utah license covers fishing around Hurricane?
DWR charges adults $40 (resident) or $120 (nonresident) for a fishing license good 365 days from purchase.
What Utah towns sit close to Hurricane?
Washington (7 miles), La Verkin (8 miles) and Toquerville (9 miles).
What is the trout limit near Hurricane?
Statewide, the trout, kokanee and grayling row sets a daily limit 4 under the 2027 guidebook, and the 2026 guidebook matches it. Lakes with their own entry differ.
Where did DWR stock fish near Hurricane?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond) on Mar 12, 2026, 2 miles from town.
When is the next Utah weigh-in near Hurricane?
SUBA Sand Hollow Fall on Sand Hollow Reservoir, Nov. 14, 2026.
A Wasatch or slickrock morning from Hurricane
Launch pages repeat UGRC and DWR notes with directions.