Navajo Lake - Cedar City, Utah
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Tui Chub, Tiger Trout, Tiger Muskellunge, Splake |
Navajo Lake, situated at 9,000 feet near Cedar City, offers 600 acres of trout fishing with rainbow, brook, and splake trout thriving in its cool waters.
Rainbows averaging 12–16 inches take PowerBait, nightcrawlers, or spoons near campgrounds. Brook trout feed near inlets and structure, favoring small spinners or fly patterns like ants and midges. Splake, often holding deeper, go for jigs or streamers trolled from float tubes.
Boating is allowed but limited to non-gas craft. Shore access is plentiful, especially along the south end. Amenities include a ramp, marina, restrooms, and multiple campgrounds.
Summer algae can affect visibility, but spring and fall bring clean water and strong bites. Ice fishing is also productive for trout during the colder months.
Whether fishing from bank or boat, Navajo Lake offers a peaceful, productive alpine setting for anglers chasing a mix of trout species.
Rainbows averaging 12–16 inches take PowerBait, nightcrawlers, or spoons near campgrounds. Brook trout feed near inlets and structure, favoring small spinners or fly patterns like ants and midges. Splake, often holding deeper, go for jigs or streamers trolled from float tubes.
Boating is allowed but limited to non-gas craft. Shore access is plentiful, especially along the south end. Amenities include a ramp, marina, restrooms, and multiple campgrounds.
Summer algae can affect visibility, but spring and fall bring clean water and strong bites. Ice fishing is also productive for trout during the colder months.
Whether fishing from bank or boat, Navajo Lake offers a peaceful, productive alpine setting for anglers chasing a mix of trout species.
Latest Fish Plants
| Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
| 5-30-2025 | Tiger Trout | UTDNR | |
| 5-30-2025 | Tiger Trout | UTDNR | |
| 5-28-2025 | Tiger Trout | UTDNR | |
| 5-27-2025 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | |
| 11-05-2024 | Cutthroat Trout | UTDNR |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 8-19-2025 | The water level is low and weed growth is dense in 2025, making shore fishing often difficult. The water level is low and weed growth... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 5-27-2025 | Fair to good fishing this summer at Navajo Catchable-sized (10-inch) rainbow, and tiger trout have been... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 11-20-2024 | Navajo Lake typically ices over in early-to-mid December Fishing forecast (December through April): Navajo Lake typically... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
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