Flaming Gorge
U.S. National Recreation Area
One of the premier fishing destinations in the U.S. Species include: German brown, lake, rainbow
and cutthroat trout; small-mouth bass; and kokanee salmon. Ice-fishing is popular during winter months.
But there is also an abundance of natural scenery and wildlife here attracting wilderness treks, hunting, hiking, guest ranches and more.
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Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
PO Box 279, Manila, UT 84046; (801) 784-3445;
NRA Website -
Flaming Gorge is a 91 mile long reservoir of the Green River.
Straddeling the Wyoming/Utah border, it is reached from either the north or
south by US-191. Mapped by explorer John Wesley Powell in 1869,
it is famous for its scenery and excellent fishing.
Construction of Flaming Gorge Dam was started in 1958 and today rises some 502
above the colorful bedrock to form Flaming Gorge Reservoir. At full capacity (elev 6045 ft)
it impounds 42,042 acres area of the Green River.
Open to public use year-round, many facilities close during the winter.
Red Canyon Visitors Center;
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM Memorial Day to Labor Day; (801) 784-3445;
Flaming Gorde Dam Visitors Center; (801) 784-3445;
Open: Daily 8AM-6PM Memorial Day to Labor Day / 10AM-4PM Rest of year ; (801) 784-3445;
Fishing
One of the premier fishing destinations in the U.S. Species include: German brown, lake, rainbow
and cutthroat trout; small-mouth bass; and kokanee salmon. Fishing is
permitted year-round but a license is required from either Utah or
Wyoming. Ice-fishing is popular during winter months.
Fish Flaming Gorge
- Guided Lake Trout Fishing with Capt. Jim Williams
Old Moe Guide Service
- Green River Fly Fishing
Fish Green River
- the team at Trout Creek Flies and Green River Outfitters are your host to the famous Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.
Trout Bum 2
- Flyfishing in Northeastern Utah.
Western Rivers Fly Fisher
- River guide and outfitter.
Spinner Fall
- Green River's first recognized permit holder and has been an integral part of the Utah fly fishing scene since 1980. -
Conquest Fishing Expeditions
- Lake Fishing guide
Boating Marinas
Marinas located on west shore at Buckboard and Lucerne Valley; on the southeast shore at Cedar Springs.
Cedar Springs Marina
- a sheltered cove offering the perfect harbor for boating and camping.
Lucerne Valley Marina
- boat rentals, campgrounds and fishing guides
Green River Drifters
- One-day and overnight trips, BBQ shore lunches and Dutch oven cuisine. Year-round.
Campgrounds
There are several campgrounds located on both the eastern and western shores.
KOA Campground - Manila / Flaming Gorge
American Land & Leisure -
Other Recreational Adventures
Hunting - seasonal hunting permitted except
near public-use facilities.
Wintersports - Several trails for
cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Tour Roosevelt Utah
Prime adventure destination area in Northern Utah is convenient to Dinoland, Flaming Gorge,
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In Northeastern Utah you can find a lot of exciting adventure opportunites from this
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Tour Northeast Utah
Adventure abounds at some of the most dramatic scenery in the American West - Find fishing, hiking,
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Dinosaur National Monument - There
is a lot more besides old dino tracks here -
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area -
One of the best fishing destinations of the west.
Vernal Utah - Outdoor adventure base.
Ashley National Forest - High-adventure back country areas.
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311 E. Main St., Vernal, UT, 84078
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1460 S. University Ave., Provo, UT 84601 US;
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