Electric Lake - Scofield, Utah

Lake Information

Fish Species: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Mackinaw Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Tiger Trout
Electric Lake near Scofield is a high-mountain reservoir offering consistent trout fishing year-round. At 8,600 feet, the 350-acre lake is stocked with rainbow and tiger trout and stays cool even in summer.

Rainbow trout average 10–16 inches and respond well to PowerBait, worms, or trolling setups like spoons and spinner rigs. Tiger trout grow larger and hit jigs, streamers, or large in-line spinners near structure.

Bank access is best near the dam and inlet, while boaters do well along drop-offs. Ice fishing is reliable when safe ice forms—typically mid-December through March. Mealworms and waxworms on small jigs are winter staples.

Electric Lake has vault toilets, primitive camping, and gravel ramps. Wind can be an issue after midday, so fish early for the best results.

With solid trout action, alpine views, and cold, clear water, Electric Lake remains a central Utah favorite for anglers who appreciate quiet, scenic surroundings and the chance at larger fish.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
10-31-2024Cutthroat TroutUTDNR17324
8-06-2024Mackinaw TroutUTDNR252
7-30-2024Tiger TroutUTDNR10065
10-26-2023Cutthroat TroutUTDNR4408
10-26-2023Cutthroat TroutUTDNR12804


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-22-2025 Head to Electric Lake for some great summer fishing.
Escape the summer heat and head to Electric... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
11-25-2024 Safe ice usually forms by late December
Fishing forecast (December through May): Safe ice usually... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
6-12-2015 Electric Lake Fish Report
Fishing has been sporadic, especially for kokanee.... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
6-8-2015 Electric Lake Fish Report
On BigFishTackle.com, an angler reported that he and... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
5-28-2015 Electric Lake Fish Report
Officer T.J. Robertson reported fair fishing for trout... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife

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