Arctic Grayling fishing in Southern Utah
7 waters in the DWR Southern region hold arctic grayling — 6 with live data, 0 rated Prime or Good right now.
Quick tactics for arctic grayling
The sail-finned Uinta specialty: grayling school in cold, clear high lakes and rise freely — a fish that seems designed for a 3-weight and a July afternoon at 10,000 feet. Aggressive to the fly but delicate in hand.
Midges, mayflies, terrestrials — small insects, taken with enthusiasm.
- Small dries (Adams, Griffith's Gnat, size 14–18)
- Tiny unweighted nymphs when they won't commit to the surface
- Micro-spinners on ultralight gear where flies aren't an option
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All 7 arctic grayling waters in southern Utah
| Water | Right now | Flow / level | Water temp | Stocked | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bess Lake — Boulder Top North | Fair | — | stocked 5w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling | |
| Blind Lake — Boulder Mtn North Slope | Fair | — | stocked 5w ago | cutthroat trout, arctic grayling, kokanee salmon, … | |
| Crater Lake — Boulder Top South | Fair | — | stocked 5w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling | |
| Puffer Lake — Tushar Mtns | Fair | — | stocked 5w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling, rainbow trout, … | |
| Raft Lake — Boulder Top North | Fair | — | stocked 5w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling | |
| Round Lake — Boulder Mtn North Slope | Fair | — | stocked 5w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling | |
| Pleasant Creek Lake — Boulder Top South | — | stocked 5w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling |