The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fish Lake
Sevier County, Utah · about 2,510 acres (3.9 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Fish Lake
Fish Lake spreads over about 2,510 acres in Sevier County, Utah. Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, lying in a fault-formed graben valley in Fishlake National Forest.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.6 miles. The water sits about 8,850 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 175 ft. The nearest town, Loa, is about 9.4 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,510 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 175 ft
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,850 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Sevier County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Fish Lake
The fish here: trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and yellow perch. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 5:14 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fish Lake
- Loaabout 9.4 mi south
- Monroeabout 22 mi west
- Richfieldabout 25 mi northwest
- Auroraabout 27 mi northwest
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Questions about Fish Lake
What fish are in Fish Lake?
Fish Lake holds trout, lake trout, kokanee salmon and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fish Lake?
About 175 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Fish Lake?
About 2,510 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fish Lake?
Loa is about 9.4 miles south; Monroe is about 22 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Fish Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
