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Silver Lake Flat Reservoir

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reservoir8,200 ft elevation150 acresLicense required ↗

Silver Lake Flat Reservoir is high in American Fork Canyon and offers good Rainbow Trout fishing in a scenic alpine setting. Popular with day-hikers and anglers alike.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Rainbow Trout900 fish
Rainbow Trout899 fish
Rainbow Trout999 fish
Rainbow Trout999 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Tiger Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — good quality at high elevation
  • Tiger Trout: Tiger Trout present

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

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Fishing Regulations

Updated

General Regulations: Anglers may possess a daily limit of 4 fish, anglers can catch fish using flies, bait and lures and there are no size restrictions on the fish they catch.

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

Get Directions

From American Fork, take UT-92 east (Alpine Loop) up American Fork Canyon. Silver Lake Flat is approximately 15 miles up the canyon.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

65°F

Wind

12 mph

Clear skies

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