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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Utah Lake
Utah County, Utah · 95,000 acres (148.4 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this morning.
About Utah Lake
Utah Lake spreads over 95,000 acres in Utah County, Utah. Utah Lake is a large, shallow freshwater lake whose biomass is dominated by common carp.
It stretches about 23.8 miles end to end with roughly 87 miles of shoreline. At about 4,490 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 14 ft, with an average depth near 10 ft. Saratoga Springs is on the shore.
- Size
- 95,000 acres (148.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 14 ft (average 10 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 87 miles
- End to end
- About 23.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,490 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Utah County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Utah Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, walleye and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
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
2 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 7:10 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Utah Lake
- Saratoga Springson the shore
- Vineyardon the shore
- Provoabout 2.1 mi east
- American Forkabout 2.2 mi north
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Questions about Utah Lake
What fish are in Utah Lake?
Utah Lake holds largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, walleye and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Utah Lake?
About 14 ft at the deepest point, about 10 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Utah Lake?
95,000 acres, with about 87 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Utah Lake?
Saratoga Springs is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Utah Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Utah Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
