Panguitch Lake Panguitch Lake is located in south central Utah and sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Thelake is in close proximity to several world-class attractions such as Bryce Canyon National Park , Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument , Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park . Also close by are the communities of Brian Head and Duck Creek Village , Utah. The Lake has approximately 10 miles of shoreline and is ideal for year-round fishing. In the summer you find excellent fishing for some of the largest rainbow trout in Utah.
Boats are available for rent.
In winter ice fishing is a popular sport and easily accessible from local lodges. Panguitch Lake sits in the Dixie National Forest and is adjacent to Scenic Highway 143 between the towns of Panguitch and Brian Head, Utah .