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Fish Lake is a high, natural lake in central Utah, famous for lake trout (mackinaw), splake, rainbows and perch.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Fish Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Fish Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
It is cold up here and ice will form soon. Lake trout move shallow in the fall.
Strip larger streamers along rocky points for lake trout and splake.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Fish Lake and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Fish Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Fish Lake lake details
| Access | Marinas, resorts and shoreline off State Route 25. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 8,800 ft |
| Nearest town | Loa, Utah |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Lake trout, splake, rainbows, tiger trout and perch |
| Regulations | Special rules apply for lake trout. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fishing guidebook for current rules. A Utah fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Good ice fishing for perch and splake. |
| Camping | Fishlake National Forest campgrounds (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Weather turns fast at this elevation. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Ice-off in late spring.
Summer
Trout and perch.
Fall
Lake trout move shallow.
How to get there
From I-70 near Sigurd, take State Route 24 south and State Route 25 to Fish Lake.