PANGUITCH — Utah wildlife officials are allowing anglers to once again catch fish at Panguitch Lake, after closing the reservoir off amid concerns over cracks in its dam earlier this month.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources lifted its emergency fishing closure at the reservoir Monday morning. While that allows people to return, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office asks people to keep away from parts close to the dam.
Justin Shirley, the division’s director, issued the emergency closure on April 10 after cracks were found within the top 2 to 5 feet of the Panguitch Lake dam on April 8. The reservoir is a popular fishing spot in the region, offering species like rainbow trout, Bear Lake cutthroat trout and tiger trout. Shirley said the closure was meant to keep people away from the reservoir while crews repaired the dam.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Panguitch Lake is officially back open for fishing,” Garfield County Office of Tourism officials added in a statement Monday.
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Written by CARTER WILLIAMS, KSL.com.