With this season’s astounding snowpack, there have been concerns over flooding statewide. Utah Lake is no exception, but it’s not as bad as some may think. There have been substantial flood control improvements since the heavy 1983 flooding season. Continue reading to learn a little about the differences between the 1983 flooding and 2023. We’ve …
Its back! Like the winter version, this isn’t your typical fishing tournament; we like to think of it as a fishing challenge. You’ll have 9 days, you can go anywhere on Utah Lake, as often as you want, and earn entries to a raffle. Catch a fish, take a photo, repeat. You’ll have some fun, …
Utah is a place with diverse landscapes, unique ecosystems, and natural resources. There are diverse recreational, agricultural, and economic opportunities. Healthy watersheds are the foundation for Utah. Watersheds sustain all that use them. Restoration projects maintain water quality and yield of watersheds while enhancing overall sustainability. What is the Utah Wetland Restoration Initiative (WRI)? Utah’s …
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Its back! Well, kind of. Although this is the first ever Utah Lake Summer Fishfest, if that name sounds familiar its because the idea was pulled from the Utah Lake WINTER Fishfest. We know, original, right? 😉 Like the winter version, this isn’t your typical fishing tournament; we like to think of it as a …
The Utah Lake Scavenger Hunt returns! This countywide scavenger hunt, focusing on Utah Lake, uses the GooseChase app. Photo, Video, Text, and GPS scavenger hunt missions are created and assigned point values by organizers, and players are automatically awarded points after completing each submission on their device. Missions will include answering trivia questions about the …
The lake is a place we love; a place we respect. We understand its beauty and its danger. *Purchasing online or in-person is available May 2 – 31. Thanks for your patience! Photo Fundraiser Utah Lake Commission and the Utah Lake Photography Club are hosting a fund raising photo exhibition to highlight beauty throughout Utah. …
At a recent meeting of the Utah Lake Commission Governing Board, a resolution was discussed and approved, supporting science-based conservation, restoration, and enhancement of Utah Lake. The PDF of that signed resolution is available below for viewing. For the last 15 years, the Utah Lake Commission has worked diligently to fulfill the core objectives that …
Two companies participated in pilot testing algae remediation treatments on Utah Lake last summer. Both of those companies have now submitted their reports on their treatments, i.e. technologies used, challenges encountered, outcomes and recommendations. To learn more about the overall effort, visit our blog post, Marina Algae Treatments Start at Utah Lake. The reports are …
The Utah Lake Winter Fishfest runs Feb. 8, 2021 through Feb 15, 2021. This page is a compilation of the resources for those participating in the Fishfest. Start By Registering for the Event Submit Photos of Your Catch to Start Earning Raffle Entries Where You Can Fish The map below shows where fishing qualifies for …