← How to catch arctic grayling in Utah
Arctic Grayling fishing in Southern Utah
7 waters in the DWR Southern region hold arctic grayling — 6 with live data, 0 fishing Hot 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
Full seasonal guide to arctic grayling →
All 7 arctic grayling waters in southern Utah
| Water | Right now | Flow | Water temp | Stocked | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bess Lake Btn | Fair | — | — | 7w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling |
| Blind Lake Nbs | Fair | — | — | 7w ago | cutthroat trout, arctic grayling, kokanee salmon, … |
| Crater Lake Bts | Fair | — | — | 7w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling |
| Puffer Lake | Fair | — | — | 14mo ago | brook trout, arctic grayling, rainbow trout, … |
| Raft Lake Btn | Fair | — | — | 7w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling |
| Round Lake Nbs | Fair | — | — | 7w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling |
| Pleasant Creek Lake Bts | — | — | 7w ago | brook trout, arctic grayling |