In the last few decades, many groups have joined in the effort to restore Utah Lake to its original splendor. Projects such as carp removal, phragmites treatment, and wetland restoration have made great strides improving this treasured but underutilized natural resource. While many issues Utah Lake faces can be traced to human activity, there’s one …
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, …
What is Ice Fishing? Do you love Utah Lake? Do you love fishing? Do you love wintertime? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, you need to go ice fishing! Ice fishing is a great way for anglers to take their family and friends out fishing during the wintertime without a boat. …
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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Have you been meaning to pick up a new hobby? Do you enjoy fishing? Do you enjoy exploring Utah Lake? In this article we share a little bit about the fun experience of bowfishing! Whether you know about bowfishing or are new to learning about it, keep reading because there is always something to learn! …
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. …