Last modified: Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Left Fork of Huntington Creek

(Confluence of Right Fork to Headwater)

Location:: Southeastern Region/Emery County

Game fish: Brown and cutthroat trout

Stream length: 7.6 miles.

Elevation: 7,650 – 8,530 feet

Average Flow (minimum flow): Average flow is 6 cfs

Maximum water temperature: 60° F

Productivity: High quality habitat and abundant forage provide for a healthy population of naturally reproducing trout.

Type of fishing available: Entire stream is artificial flies and lures only

Angler pressure: Light angling pressure.

Accommodations: Nearest motels are in Fairview, Price and Huntington. There is a campground at the lower end of this stream, and there are many undeveloped camping opportunities in the area.

Food: There are restaurants in Huntington

Fish food: Aquatic and terrestrial insects, and fish (sculpins). Insects are primarily mayflies, caddis flies, and midges.

Land ownership: U.S. Forest Service

Access: From Highway 31, there is automobile access to campgrounds at the lower end of the stream, where a hiking trail originates. The trail runs along the stream for 5 miles up to the confluence with the Lake Canyon Creek. It can be accessed at the top by a trail near the Staker Creek crossing on the Miller Flat Road (USFS Road 014).

Unique attraction: Opportunities to fish areas that see very little pressure are available to anglers willing to hike.