Fish Lake - Loa, UT

Lake Information

Fish Species: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Mackinaw Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Common Carp, Tiger Trout, Yellow Perch, Tiger Muskellunge, Splake
Fish Lake, located near Loa, UT, is a 2,500-acre mountain lake famed for its massive lake trout, rainbow trout, splake, and yellow perch.

Lake trout here regularly exceed 20 pounds. Troll deep-running lures or jig heavy tubes in 40–100 feet of water. Summer and fall offer peak action. Rainbows run 12–18 inches and bite well on bait, spinners, and small trolled rigs.

Splake are aggressive hybrids caught near rocky shorelines with crankbaits or streamers. Yellow perch are abundant and caught easily on worms or jigs, making them a favorite for ice fishing.

Fish Lake is open year-round with excellent facilities, including campgrounds, marinas, boat rentals, and nearby lodges. Shore fishing is accessible, but boats help target deeper fish.

A destination for serious anglers and casual families alike, Fish Lake delivers four-season fishing in a spectacular alpine setting.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
8-11-2025Tiger TroutUTDNR407
8-11-2025Brook TroutUTDNR6708
8-11-2025Brown TroutUTDNR6462
7-21-2025Rainbow TroutUTDNR21675
7-21-2025Rainbow TroutUTDNR24220


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
8-25-2025 Fish Lake Fishing Forecast
Fish Lake is closed to the possession of... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
11-29-2024 Great Day Fishing
Great Day Fishing with the one and Only... more »
Quiet Fly Fisher Guide Service & Fly Shop
4-8-2024 Fish Lake still has plenty of ice
Fish Lake still plenty of ice, have not... more »
Quiet Fly Fisher Guide Service & Fly Shop
11-27-2023 Fish Lake Fishing Report
Fish Lake doesn't see much fishing pressure in... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
12-2-2022 Fish Lake Report
Fish Lake doesn't see much fishing pressure in... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife

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