Tropic Reservoir - Bryce Canyon City, Utah
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Tiger Muskellunge |
Tropic Reservoir near Bryce Canyon City spans 190 acres and offers classic trout and warmwater fishing. Rainbow trout are stocked seasonally and average 10–14 inches. They respond well to PowerBait and spoons around shallow drop-offs and inlets during spring and fall.
The summer fishery attracts largemouth bass—2–4 pounders thrive in vegetated shorelines and docks. Bass take plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Bluegill and sunfish provide easy fun, especially for kids.
Channel catfish are active in deep water, taking cut or stink bait from dusk onward.
Amenities include a boat ramp, picnic areas, and day-use parking. Gas motors are permitted, though wakeless operation is recommended in shallow bays.
For combination fishing with trout early and bass midseason against a backdrop of red cliffs, Tropic Reservoir delivers variety and accessibility in southern Utah.
The summer fishery attracts largemouth bass—2–4 pounders thrive in vegetated shorelines and docks. Bass take plastic worms, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Bluegill and sunfish provide easy fun, especially for kids.
Channel catfish are active in deep water, taking cut or stink bait from dusk onward.
Amenities include a boat ramp, picnic areas, and day-use parking. Gas motors are permitted, though wakeless operation is recommended in shallow bays.
For combination fishing with trout early and bass midseason against a backdrop of red cliffs, Tropic Reservoir delivers variety and accessibility in southern Utah.
Latest Fish Plants
| Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
| 4-30-2025 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | |
| 4-29-2025 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | |
| 4-29-2025 | Tiger Trout | UTDNR | |
| 6-20-2024 | Tiger Muskellunge | UTDNR | |
| 5-29-2024 | Tiger Trout | UTDNR |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 8-21-2025 | The reservoir was drawn low this summer, but still has some water left Fishing forecast (September through November): The reservoir was... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 5-27-2025 | Fair to good fishing through the summer! Catchable-sized rainbow and tiger trout are stocked in... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 11-20-2024 | Tropic Reservoir Fishing Forecast Fishing forecast (December through March): The reservoir was... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
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