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Fish Lake

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★ Blue Ribbonlake8,846 ft elevation2,676 acresLicense required ↗

Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural high-elevation lake and one of the premier fishing destinations in the state. Known for trophy Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout with stunning scenery in the Fish Lake National Forest.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout46,575 fish
Tiger Trout31,900 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout50,193 fish
Rainbow Trout7,800 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout27,120 fish

Species

Primary

Lake TroutRainbow Trout

Also present

Kokanee Salmon
  • Lake Trout: Lake Trout — trophy fish to 20+ lbs in deeper water
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked heavily spring and fall
  • Kokanee Salmon: Splake present in mid-depth water

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Fishing Regulations

Updated
Species / RuleLimit
trout or kokanee salmon (combined)4 (max 1 over 24")
Kokanee Salmon4 (combined)
Lake Trout4 (combined)
Rainbow Trout4 (combined)
Splake4 (combined)
Brook Trout4 (combined)
Brown Trout4 (combined)
Cutthroat Trout/Colorado River4 (combined)
Tiger Muskie1
Tiger Trout4 (combined)
  • Underwater spearfishing is permitted from 6 am on the first Saturday of June through Sept 15
  • When ice fishing, the size of the hole may not exceed 18 inches
  • Yellow Perch: No limit; yellow perch and their parts may be used as bait at Fish Lake; yellow perch from Fish Lake may be "wasted" (see Utah Fishing Guidebook, pages 22-23)
  • Twin Creek (Tributary to Fish Lake): CLOSED TO FISHING

See Utah Fishing Guidebook p.22

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

Get Directions

From Richfield, take UT-119 east to UT-25 north. Fish Lake is approximately 25 miles east of Richfield.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

75°F

Wind

5 mph

Clear skies

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