Dons Lake - La Sal, Utah

Lake Information
Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout |
Dons Lake near La Sal Mountain is a serene 16-acre alpine pond at about 8,500 feet. It offers rainbow and brook trout fishing in a peaceful mountain setting.
Rainbows 10–14 inches and brookies 8–12 inches are common. Anglers use PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs, and fly enthusiasts cast small dries or nymphs near inflows.
A gravel forest road provides seasonal access for float tubes and non-gas boats. Shore fishing is convenient, though float tubes reach more productive water.
Primitive camping and a picnic shelter provide basic facilities. No gas motors are allowed, preserving a quiet fishing experience.
Mountain weather can shift rapidly; anglers should plan for storms and cool evenings.
Ideal for calm alpine days, Dons Lake supplies a hands‑on trout fishing experience in a scenic, accessible mountain pond.
Rainbows 10–14 inches and brookies 8–12 inches are common. Anglers use PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs, and fly enthusiasts cast small dries or nymphs near inflows.
A gravel forest road provides seasonal access for float tubes and non-gas boats. Shore fishing is convenient, though float tubes reach more productive water.
Primitive camping and a picnic shelter provide basic facilities. No gas motors are allowed, preserving a quiet fishing experience.
Mountain weather can shift rapidly; anglers should plan for storms and cool evenings.
Ideal for calm alpine days, Dons Lake supplies a hands‑on trout fishing experience in a scenic, accessible mountain pond.
Latest Fish Plants
Plant Date | Species | Source | # of Fish |
5-12-2025 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1080 |
7-22-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1001 |
5-20-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1038 |
7-17-2023 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1008 |
6-01-2023 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 997 |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
5-22-2025 | Fair to good fishing throughout the summer Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
11-25-2024 | Dons Lake Fishing Forecast Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
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