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.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
5-30-2025Tiger TroutUTDNR1038
5-30-2025Tiger TroutUTDNR1125
5-28-2025Tiger TroutUTDNR2839
5-27-2025Rainbow TroutUTDNR4000
11-05-2024Cutthroat TroutUTDNR4230


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
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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