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Lake Information for Fish Lake
Fish Lake is a high alpine lake (elevation approximately 8,848 ft/2,700 m) located in the Fishlake/ Southern Wasatch Plateau region of south-central Utah, United States. It lies within and is the namesake of the Fishlake National Forest. The lake, five miles (8 km) long by one and a half miles wide at its widest point (8 by 2.5 km), lies in a geologic structure known as a graben valley. It is bounded by the Mytoge Mountains on the south-east shore which rise sharply to over 1,000 feet (300 m) above the lake level. Along the north-west shore, the lake is bounded by Fish Lake Hightop Plateau (elev. ~11,600 ft / ~3,500 m).
Two-room lodges and RV spots are available for rental next to the lake.
The nearest town is Koosharem, approximately 12 to 15 miles away (19–24 km). Larger cities within a one hour drive are Loa and Richfield. The lake is stocked by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fish hatchery in Glenwood.
The lake is best known for its sport fishing — particularly its large lake trout (also known as mackinaw). Fish are caught every summer upwards of 25 lb (10 kg).[citation needed] The region sees heavy snowfall in the winter, with snowfall occurring as late as June in any given year.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Freedom Rv & Sports Center
- 396 S Main St - Gunnison, UT
- (435) 528-7244
- Barney Company
- 348 W 300 S - Richfield, UT
- (435) 896-4380
- Ron's Custom Upholstery
- 255 E 300 South St - Gunnison, UT
- (435) 528-7667
Vacation Rental
- Fish Lake Lodge
- 1 N Highway 25 - Richfield, UT
- (435) 638-1000
- Inn at Apple Creek
- 940 S Highway 99 - Fillmore, UT
- (435) 743-4334
- Yardley Inn & Spa
- 190 S 200 West St - Manti, UT
- (435) 835-1861
