Henrie Outfitters
Capitol Reef region · Southern Utah
Go deep for a trophy Mackinaw at Fish Lake, or add variety on Lake Powell.
Book a guided trip→Capitol Reef National Park is known for its red rock cliffs and the Waterpocket Fold, not for fishing. Our guided trips for Capitol Reef visitors are on lakes in the surrounding region, outside the park. Check the National Park Service website for current rules about fishing inside the park.
Two of our lakes fit a Capitol Reef trip. They are very different days, so pick the one that matches what you want from the water.
Deep water Mackinaw hunting
A serious trout destination, with lake trout (Mackinaw), splake, rainbow and cutthroat. This is deep-water hunting for a fish that can weigh tens of pounds, in Utah’s high country. In winter the lake becomes an ice fishing destination.
Canyon striper adventure
The biggest variety in Southern Utah: striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish and bluegill. Best fished by boat. For Capitol Reef visitors it is a longer day, so ask us which fits your plans.
Capitol Reef is one of the quieter national parks, and a guided fishing day fits that pace. Fish Lake is the trophy-hunting day, and Lake Powell is the canyon-variety day. Either one gives you a full day outdoors without the planning.
A guided trip with Henrie Outfitters is a private full day charter with owner and guide James Henrie: up to 6 hours of fishing, so plan on about 8 hours with travel, depending on where you are coming from. Your boat, rods, tackle, bait and lures, life jackets, bottled water and ice are included, and fish are cleaned and bagged with ice if you want to keep them. Beginners, families and experienced anglers are all welcome.
This page covers guided trips on lakes in the region, not fishing inside the park. Check the National Park Service website for current rules.
Lake trout (Mackinaw), splake, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and other trout.
In winter, Fish Lake becomes an ice fishing destination. Contact us to ask about winter trips.