Monroe Mountain Lakes - Monroe, UT
Lake Information
| Fish Species: | Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout |
Monroe Mountain Lakes near Monroe, UT, are a group of high-elevation trout lakes ideal for anglers seeking remote beauty and quality fishing. Manning Meadow, Barney Lake, and Lower Box Creek Reservoir are standouts.
Manning Meadow is known for large tiger and cutthroat trout, with fish often over 18 inches. Use streamers, jigs, or dry flies like hoppers in summer.
Barney Lake offers good shore fishing for brook and rainbow trout. Try PowerBait, midges, or caddis patterns for consistent action. It’s a solid choice for families or novice anglers.
Lower Box Creek Reservoir holds aggressive tiger trout and some splake. Cast spoons from shore or troll crankbaits in spring and fall for best success.
Access is limited by snow until summer. Most lakes support float tubes but have no boat ramps. Facilities are primitive, but camping is available.
These mountain lakes offer peaceful surroundings and multi-species trout fishing in a secluded alpine setting.
Manning Meadow is known for large tiger and cutthroat trout, with fish often over 18 inches. Use streamers, jigs, or dry flies like hoppers in summer.
Barney Lake offers good shore fishing for brook and rainbow trout. Try PowerBait, midges, or caddis patterns for consistent action. It’s a solid choice for families or novice anglers.
Lower Box Creek Reservoir holds aggressive tiger trout and some splake. Cast spoons from shore or troll crankbaits in spring and fall for best success.
Access is limited by snow until summer. Most lakes support float tubes but have no boat ramps. Facilities are primitive, but camping is available.
These mountain lakes offer peaceful surroundings and multi-species trout fishing in a secluded alpine setting.
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 8-19-2025 | All Monroe Mountain lakes are within the closure area for the Monroe Canyon Fire and access is closed indefinitely All Monroe Mountain lakes are within the closure... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 5-27-2025 | Summer Forecast Catchable-sized rainbow trout are stocked in the Box... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
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