Utah Lake Monster
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
| Similar entities | Bear Lake Monster, North Shore Monster, Moon Lake Monster |
| Origin | |
| First attested | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Utah Lake, Utah |
| Habitat | Water |
| Details | Described by witnesses as a large, serpentine creature with a head resembling a hound. |
Utah Lake
Location of Utah Lake in Utah
The Utah Lake Monster is a legendary creature reportedly inhabiting Utah Lake in Utah County. The legend may have roots in local Ute traditions regarding aquatic beings known as Pawapicts (or "Water Babies"), and continued through sightings reported by 19th-century settlers.