PANGUITCH, Utah, April 22, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced Monday that it has lifted an emergency closure to fishing at Panguitch Lake, but still asks that people stay from the area of the dam.
DWR Director J. Shirley issued the emergency change to the Utah Fishing Guidebook after damage to the Panguitch Lake Dam that resulted in a crack on the upper portion of the dam.
The fishing closure reportedly went into effect on April 10. In an updated statement Monday, the Utah DWR announced he lake is now reopened to people who want to fish, but they are asked to stay away from the area of the dam that was damaged earlier this month.
“Public safety is a top priority for us, and we want to deter anglers and others from visiting the area at this time,” Shirley said.
The public can get updates on the situation and other important public safety information on the Garfield County website and on the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
All other rules established in the 2024 Utah Fishing Guidebook remain in effect.
