Panguitch Lake is a quaint mountain retreat flanked by aspens, spruce and ponderosa pines. The lake is estimated to be 1,000 years old and is fed by three streams, thus the steady flow of fresh mountain water has prevented the lake from ever receding its 38 ft. natural depth. In the 1890's the dam was built increasing the lake's depth by an additional 32 feet.
Appropriately named by the Paiute Indians, Panguitch means "BIG FISH." The lake is one of Utah's most popular fishing lakes with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning station. If fishing is not your thing, try mountain biking on the nearby trails, (maps available), or maybe just enjoying a ride on one of the nearby roads and watching wildlife at its best. Deer and elk can usually be seen in the early morning hours or late afternoons. Ask for one of the area's side trip maps for additional ideas on things to do.
