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Fish Lake Fishing Report

Updated Fri, Sep 4, 2026 from live gauge and weather data

Utah’s mountain lake: Fish Lake grows huge lake trout and splake at 8,800 feet.

1/5
Tough. Pick your battles.Post-front sun and slick water make them sulk.
Water temp
~54 F est.
Air / High
66 / 68 F
Wind
SW 23 mph

Sources: Open-Meteo, solunar calculated for these coordinates.

Satellite view
Friday
4
September 2026

Today's Fishing Report

Generated this morning from live readings: gauge, weather model, sun and moon. A fresh report is published here every morning.

1/5Tough. Pick your battles.Post-front sun and slick water make them sulk.

Fish Lake feels the season turning: shorter days, grouping fish. Today brings clear skies, wind SW around 23 mph, rising pressure near 1006 hPa and a high of 68. Water sits around 54 F for the season (estimated). With the last quarter, the solunar majors run 5:39 AM-7:39 AM and 5:39 PM-7:39 PM: the windows to build the day around.

The plan, species by species

Rainbow troutFair

Blue-winged olives and midges on soft seams; streamers on overcast days move the better fish.

Brown troutFair

Pre-spawn aggression: this is streamer season for the fish of the year.

Tomorrow: Similar at 69 F. The solunar majors shift about 50 minutes later.Next report: Sat, Sep 5, 6:30 AMHow this report is made →

Water and weather

Live readings.

No live gauge on this water

Conditions here are modeled from weather, season and the nearest stations. Water readings appear when a USGS gauge is available.

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Right now

Latest readings

Air temp66 F
High / Low68 / 48 F
WindSW 23-31 mph
Pressure1005.6 hPa, rising
Sky / Rain0% cloud, 2%
Sunrise / Sunset06:58 / 19:52
MoonLast Quarter, 50%
Water temp (seasonal)~54 F est.

Bite planner

Hour-by-hour bite forecast for today. Tap a bar to see why.

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Next 7 days

Tap a day for the detailed outlook.

Fri Sep 4 · Clear, 68/48 F, wind 25 mph, rain 2%

Slow. Wind at 25 mph makes boat control the day's real problem; find protected banks.

Species guide

The species that matter on Fish Lake: seasons, structure and how to fish each one. Today's ratings live in the report above.

Rainbow trout illustration

Rainbow trout

Best: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

The workhorse of western rivers: riffles, seams and dry-fly eats. Blue-winged olives and midges on soft seams; streamers on overcast days move the better fish.

Brown trout illustration

Brown trout

Best: Sep-Nov

Wary, predatory and nocturnal by preference. The big ones eat streamers. Pre-spawn aggression: this is streamer season for the fish of the year.

When to come: the Fish Lake calendar

Activity by species and month, and how the water warms through the year. Tap any cell.

Species activity by month

1 = slow, 5 = peak. Current month highlighted.

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Brown trout
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Water temperature through the year

Typical surface temperature for this water type; today is around 54 F (estimated, not a reading).

30405060JanMarMayJulSepNovSep, ~54 F now

Angler reports

Real reports from real anglers, reviewed before publishing. The water log below tracks each day automatically.

No angler reports yet this weekBe the first: your report helps every angler who checks Fish Lake today, and we feature the best catch of the week.

Water log, last days

Auto-logged from live data
Thu, Sep 3

3/5 Fair. Fish the windows. A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day. Rainbow trout led the card at good. High of 67 F, wind to 21 mph.

Wed, Sep 2

2/5 Slow. The wind owns today. 26 mph gusts make boat control the real battle. Rainbow trout led the card at good. High of 66 F, wind to 26 mph.

Tue, Sep 1

3/5 Fair. Fish the windows. A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day. Rainbow trout led the card at good. High of 61 F, wind to 20 mph.

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Before you go

License

Utah requires a valid fishing license for adults. Buy online from the state agency; one-day options exist for visitors.

Regulations

Utah license. Lake trout, splake and perch limits per current DWR regulations, including any lake-specific rules.

Access

Lodge and Forest Service ramps and campgrounds via Highway 25; winter access for ice fishing.

About this water

A 2,500-acre natural mountain lake at 8,800 feet on the Fish Lake Plateau, Sevier County, Utah.

Fishing Fish Lake: the full guide

A high plateau lake

Fish Lake covers about 2,500 acres at 8,800 feet on the Fish Lake Plateau in central Utah, the largest natural mountain lake in the state and a fishery with a long tradition. Lake trout (mackinaw) reach substantial size, splake are stocked and grow fast, and rainbow trout, yellow perch and brown trout fill out a card that fishes year-round including through the ice.

Mackinaw and splake

Lake trout are the trophy species: troll large plugs and spoons deep or jig over the structure at 60-120 feet, with fish moving shallower after ice-out and in fall. Splake, a lake trout-brook trout hybrid, are stocked and provide excellent action in the 15-40-foot range, taking jigs, spoons and bait through open water and ice alike.

Perch, rainbows and the ice

Yellow perch school over the flats in numbers and anchor the winter fishery, which is a Utah institution: the lake freezes reliably and draws anglers from across the state. Rainbow trout cruise the shallower water and take bait and spinners from shore, particularly around the resorts and the inlet areas.

Sevier County logistics

Lodges, ramps and Forest Service campgrounds serve the lake, reached by Highway 25 off Highway 24. Services are available at the historic lodges but limited otherwise. The elevation keeps summer comfortable and winter serious: check ice conditions and road access, and dress for weather that changes quickly at 8,800 feet.

Common questions

What is a splake?

A lake trout-brook trout hybrid, stocked here and growing fast: excellent action in the 15 to 40-foot range.

How big do the mackinaw get?

Substantial: Fish Lake has a long reputation for large lake trout, taken deep by trolling and jigging.

Is ice fishing popular?

Very: the lake freezes reliably and the winter perch and trout fishing is a Utah institution.

Is fishing good at Fish Lake right now?

Check the daily report at the top of this page: it is regenerated every morning from live data. Today's read: Tough. Pick your battles. Post-front sun and slick water make them sulk.

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