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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rush Lake
Tooele County, Utah · about 1,580 acres (2.5 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (21 mph S).
About Rush Lake
In Tooele County, Utah, Rush Lake covers about 1,580 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 7.8 miles of shoreline. At about 4,960 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Tooele, is about 7 miles northeast. South Jordan, the nearest city, is about 25 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,580 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,960 ft
- County
- Tooele County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Utah mix for a lake this size: trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- 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
3 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 7:13 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rush Lake
- Tooeleabout 7 mi northeast
- Grantsvilleabout 11 mi north
- Erdaabout 12 mi north
- Stansbury parkabout 14 mi north
- South Jordannearest city, about 25 mi east
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Questions about Rush Lake
What fish are in Rush Lake?
Lakes like Rush Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Rush Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Rush Lake?
About 1,580 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rush Lake?
Tooele is about 7 miles northeast; Grantsville is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Rush Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rush Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
