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Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a lake in Utah, near Sevier County.

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Fish species in Fish Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Fish Lake in Sevier County is a lake in Utah and covers about 2,581.5 acres, reaches about 89 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 91,901.8 acre-feet.

The size of Fish Lake rewards a simple area-by-area plan instead of long random moves. Deep water at Fish Lake gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.

What Makes Fish Lake Different

Fish Lake is a deep natural mountain lake enlarged by a low dam. Cold open water, rocky shelves, weeded shallows, and a strong forage base support lake trout, splake, kokanee, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and other fish.

Jig or troll for lake trout and splake, search open water for kokanee, and use small jigs near weeds and shelves for perch. Separate the big-fish pass from the panfish pass.

How Fish Lake Fishes

Utah’s record splake came from Fish Lake. The lake’s depth and forage allow hybrid trout and lake trout to grow, but fish can suspend well above the 89-foot bottom.

Kokanee spawning work is also part of Fish Lake’s identity. During the rest of the year, locate the school before choosing a trolling depth instead of following a fixed summer route.

Yellow perch provide both a target and food for larger predators. A perch school on a shelf can be a clue for the lake trout or splake holding just outside it.

Fish Lake FAQs

What makes Fish Lake different from other Utah waters?

The key difference is that fish Lake is a deep natural mountain lake enlarged by a low dam.

What is a practical first fishing plan for Fish Lake?

For a first trip, jig or troll for lake trout and splake, search open water for kokanee, and use small jigs near weeds and shelves for perch.

What should anglers avoid assuming at Fish Lake?

Do not let the largest depth or an old stocking note replace current water conditions, food, and the confirmed fish list; use stronger line beside wood and sharp rock.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Trout — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Stocking Report

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Cutthroat Trout — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sockeye Salmon — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Trout — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Splake — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tiger Muskie — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tiger Trout — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Utah Chub — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Utah Sucker — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fish Utah

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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