Hite Conditions as of 10/22/2011
Lake Elevation 3651
Launch Areas – Please do not park blocking launching areas.
• North Concrete Ramp- Open, waterlevel at end of concrete, bet launch area with small coutesty dock.
• South Gravel Ramp - Open
• Farley Launch Area – Open, 4WD recommended
• Blue Notch Launch Ramp – Open, 4WD recommended
• Colorado River Take Out Ramp – Open, 4WD, limited parking space due to high water
North (concrete) launch ramp:
Water elevation 3654. Water level has now declined to leading edge of ramp.
Water Condition:
- Clear and glassy with calm water.
New Photo: South primitive ramp (10-22-2011)
Closeup of launch area
Fishing: October 22 report
- Striped Bass – Good, some boils at North Wash and up river.
- Large Mouth Bass- good in White and Farleys
- Small Mouth Bass- fair to good, in back of Farley & White Canyon’s
- Catfish- fair, along river channel shorelines using hotdogs or any stink bait
- Crappie- fair to good in White Canyon
- Walleye- very good, in White Canyon and mouth of farley Canyon.
Invasive Aquatic Species Certification Process:
Self Certification available online or at Ranger Station when no watercraft inspector is present. Must be visibly displayed in all vehicles associated with watercraft trailers.
Farley Canyon Shoreline Access - Close shot
Road Conditions:
- Hite Main Shoreline Access- dirt; low to medium clearance 2WD recommended
- Farley Canyon Road– gravel road; medium clearance 4WD recommended for access to lake
- White Canyon West Access Road – sandy & dirt; medium clearance 4WD recommended, no vehicle access to lake
- Blue Notch Canyon Road – dirt; medium to high clearance 4WD recommended
- Orange Cliffs Backcountry Roads – dirt; high clearance 4WD, extra water, food, & fuel recommended
- Dirty Devil River Access Road –Closed
- Dirty Devil Campground- dirt; low clearance 2WD, lake access is a short hike down sandstone slope
Fees:
All NPS entrance, camping, boating, and all usage fees apply, see website or contact Hite ranger Station
Hite Ranger Station
Glen Canyon NRA
National Park Service
PO BOX 509
Hite, Utah 84533
Office: 435-684-2457
FAX: 435-684-2479
