Panguitch Lake facts for kids
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Shore of Panguitch Lake, looking northwest
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 Panguitch Lake
Location in Utah
Panguitch Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Garfield County, Utah, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°42′55″N 112°38′33″W / 37.71528°N 112.64250°W |
| Type | natural lake, reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,248 acres (5 km2) |
Panguitch Lake is a beautiful lake in Utah, United States. It started as a natural lake. Now, a dam makes it much bigger. This dam is about 24-foot (7 m) tall. The lake is a popular spot for outdoor fun. It is especially known for its great fishing.
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Panguitch Lake: A Fun Place to Visit
Panguitch Lake is located in Garfield County, Utah. It sits on the Markagunt Plateau. You can find it between the town of Panguitch, Utah and Cedar Breaks National Monument. The lake is part of the Dixie National Forest. This area is very popular with tourists. It is close to three national parks and one national monument.
What Can You Do at Panguitch Lake?
Panguitch Lake has several places where you can set up camp. These campgrounds are great for families. There are also convenience stores nearby. You can walk to these stores from the camping areas. The roads around the lake are well-paved. They are easy to drive on and are kept in good condition. You can get to the lake using Utah State Route 143. This road is also called the Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway. Another name for it is Utah's Patchwork Parkway.
The Story of Panguitch Lake
The name Panguitch comes from the Paiute Indian language. It means "big fish." This shows that the Paiute people used the lake for fishing a long time ago.
Protecting the Fish
In 2006, something special happened at the lake. Scientists treated the lake with a substance called rotenone. This was done to help control an unwanted fish called the Utah chub. These chub fish were probably brought to the lake by accident. Fishermen might have used them as live bait.
After the treatment, the lake was restocked with new fish. About 20,000 rainbow trout were added in 2006. By 2016, the number of fish in the lake had fully recovered. This means Panguitch Lake is still a great place for fishing today!
