Fishing near St. George, Utah
City, Washington County. Census 2020 residents: 95,342.
- 3 milesSkyline Pond
- 4launches within 20 mi
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Fishing options near St. George
St. George is a city in Washington County; the 2020 Census counted 95,342 residents. It serves Utah as the Washington County seat. Skyline Pond, around 3 miles north, is the first lake out of town. By size, Quail Creek Reservoir tops the nearby lakes (about 616 acres of mapped outline). DWR rates Sand Hollow Reservoir as Blue Ribbon water, and it is in the table below.
Count on 11 miles to reach Sand Hollow State Park Boat Ramp, the nearest launch.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 11, 2026. Straight-line miles from the Census place point.
Utah lakes an easy drive out of St. George
| Lake | From St. George | Size | Launches | Status | DWR lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Pond | 3 miles north | 1.2 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond | 5 miles northeast | 0.4 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Tawa Ponds | 6 miles northwest | 1.3 acres | 0 | community fishery | bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout |
| Razor Ridge Pond | 9 miles northeast | 0.9 acres | 0 | community fishery | rainbow trout |
| Sand Hollow Reservoir | 11 miles east | 1300 | 1 | Blue Ribbon fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass |
| Quail Creek Reservoir | 13 miles northeast | about 616 acres of mapped outline | 3 | Blue Ribbon fishery | bluegill, largemouth bass, 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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Utah flow gauges a short drive from St. George
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin River Near Bloomington, Ut | 259 cfs, 7.54 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:45 pm |
| Santa Clara River At St. George, Ut | 59 cfs, 7.54 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:00 pm |
| Virgin River Near St. George, Ut | 289 cfs, 8.39 ft gage height | Nov 13 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 7:33 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.
Lakes, rivers and ramps by St. George, mapped
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026. Census place point.
Nearest Utah boat access to St. George
- Sand Hollow State Park Boat Ramp11 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 Ramp13 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 Ramp13 miles, Quail Creek Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by a private operator in the UGRC layer
- Gunlock State Park Boat Ramp16 miles, Gunlock Reservoir, boat ramp, for any vessel class, administered by Utah State Parks in the UGRC layer, fire rings, hand launch, picnic tables
UGRC Boat Ramps layer (ArcGIS service) and the DWR Fish Utah access list, read November 11, 2026.
Utah stocking rows on lakes near St. George
| Lake | From St. George | Date | Species | Fish | Average length as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Pond | 3 miles | Feb 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 434 | 10.75 |
| Skyline Pond | 3 miles | Feb 3, 2026 | Rainbow | 477 | 10.42 |
| Skyline Pond | 3 miles | Jan 20, 2026 | Rainbow | 462 | 9.68 |
| Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond | 5 miles | Mar 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 324 | 14.56 |
| Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond | 5 miles | Mar 30, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 10.85 |
| Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond | 5 miles | Feb 13, 2026 | Rainbow | 193 | 10.75 |
| Tawa Ponds | 6 miles | Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 102 | 14.0 |
| Tawa Ponds | 6 miles | Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 11.19 |
| Tawa Ponds | 6 miles | Feb 12, 2026 | Rainbow | 579 | 10.75 |
| Razor Ridge Pond | 9 miles | Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow | 301 | 11.19 |
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.
Keeper rules on Utah water near St. George
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 Utah lakes and streams near St. George follow the statewide table below. 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.
| 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. |
- Skyline PondThe daily limit is 2 fish in any combination. (Fish Utah page)
- Sullivan Virgin River Park PondThe daily limit is 2 trout. (Fish Utah page)
- Tawa PondsThe daily limit is 2 fish in any combination. (Fish Utah page)
- Razor Ridge PondThe daily limit is 2 fish, in any combination – Anglers are encouraged to voluntarily release largemouth bass. (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)
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.
Beehive State record catches near St. George
| 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.
Utah weigh-ins on water near St. George
| 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.
Fly shops and bait stores near St. George
Stocking up on line for St. George
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 15 S River Rdbait and tackle shop, Saint George, 2 miles
- Gitzit Incbait and tackle shop, Saint George, 3 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.
Mapped beside St. George
Utah communities a short drive from St. George
- Santa Clara6 miles, 2020 count 7,553
- Washington6 miles, 2020 count 27,993
- Ivins9 miles, 2020 count 8,978
- Hurricane13 miles, 2020 count 20,036
- Toquerville20 miles, 2020 count 1,870
Impoundments a short drive from St. George
- Skyline Pond3 miles
- Sullivan Virgin River Park Pond5 miles
- Tawa Ponds6 miles
- Razor Ridge Pond9 miles
- Washington Countycounty page
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Sorting out the Utah fish of St. George by sight
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Using St. George as a fishing base, answered
Which lake is closest to St. George, Utah?
Skyline Pond, about 3 miles north.
Which Utah launch serves St. George best?
Sand Hollow State Park Boat Ramp, 11 miles away, on Sand Hollow Reservoir.
Can I fish Utah water without a boat near St. George?
DWR maps no shore or pier point within 20 miles; the Skyline Pond page shows its access.
Where do St. George anglers buy flies and jigs?
Dick's Sporting Goods, 15 S River Rd, one of 4 listings nearby.
Which Utah county page covers St. George?
Washington County. It is also the county seat.
What does a Utah fishing license cost for St. George?
Plan on $40 with Utah residency or $120 without it for an adult 365-day license; anglers under 12 need none.
Which Utah towns are near St. George?
Santa Clara (6 miles), Washington (6 miles) and Ivins (9 miles).
What daily trout limit covers water near St. George?
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.
Has DWR stocked a lake near St. George lately?
Fish Utah lists Rainbow at Skyline Pond on Feb 12, 2026, 3 miles from town.
Is there a Utah fishing tournament near St. George?
SUBA Sand Hollow Fall on Sand Hollow Reservoir, Nov. 14, 2026.
Hook up the trailer in St. George for Utah water
Open the nearest DWR lake page for launches and limits.