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Sevier River (Upper)

River · Southern Utah · May-October
Sevier River (Upper)
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Conditions Right Now

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Your Loadout

HEAD
Brimmed hat
sun off the water
EYES
Polarized glasses
read the current
TORSO
Quick-dry layers
you will get splashed
FEET
Waders + gripping boots
cold water, slick rocks
angler loadout
ROD
9' 5-weight fly rod
or an ultralight spin rod
LINE
5X tippet / 4 lb mono
clear water, wary fish
TOOLS
Nippers, forceps, net
barbless helps release
★ ALWAYS EQUIPPED
Utah fishing license
wildlife.utah.gov · kids under 12 free

Tackle + Bait Slots

HOOK
#14-18 nymphs
sow bugs, midges
WEIGHT
Micro split shot
tick the bottom
SWIVEL
Tippet ring
saves leader
FLOAT
Yarn indicator
high-vis
BAIT
Worms
see full bait list below

How To Fish It

Best rigs: Worm in the bends; hopper-dropper Aug

Bait and lures: Worms, hoppers, spinners

Best time: Evening. Season: May-October

Local tip: Overlooked meadows between Hatch and Panguitch.

Species Playbook

Brown Trout

Rig: Fly: sow bug/zebra midge under indicator; Spin: single-hook Rapala or spinner

Bait: Flies (sow bugs, streamers), Rapalas, worms after rain

When: Dawn, dusk, and overcast days; fall (spawn season) fires them up

Wary and smart. Downsize line to 4 lb fluoro on clear days.

Rainbow Trout

Rig: Slip-bobber or sliding sinker rig, 4 lb line, size 8-10 baitholder hook

Bait: PowerBait (rainbow/garlic), nightcrawler, small spinners (Panther Martin, Jake's)

When: Early morning & last 2 hours before dark

Utah's #1 fish. If a pond got stocked this week, cast anything shiny. Perfect first fish for kids.

Getting There + Nearby

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Nearby adventures: Panguitch Lake (Fishing, 12 mi) · Panguitch Lake North Campground (Camping, 12 mi) · Sunset Campground (Bryce) (Camping, 15 mi) · North Campground (Bryce) (Camping, 15 mi)

Quick Answers

What fish are in Sevier River (Upper)?
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.
What is the best bait at Sevier River (Upper)?
Worms, hoppers, spinners
When is the best time to fish Sevier River (Upper)?
Evening. Season: May-October.
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