Everyone knows that the best thing about a fishing trip is the story you make up when you get back home. “I caught a 30-pound trout,” you tell your friends, and they smile and shake their heads. When you go to Utah’s Fish Lake, you might not have to tell tall tales…you really could catch a gigantic trout!
Tucked away in the Fish Lake National Forest, Utah’s Fish Lake is a paradise for anglers, boaters, and campers. You’ll find it just southeast of Richfield.
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The lake is full of yellow perch and several species of trout, but the Mackinaw Trout here are legendary. It’s common for folks to pull 20 to 30-pound Macks from this lake.
Fish Lake Resorts/Facebook Pictured is Johannah Skougaard, who caught a 34-pound Mackinaw trout in 1917. The fish was 54 inches long! Johannah held the record for the largest fish caught here for many years.
Head to Fish Lake Lodge for a fishing and camping trip you’ll never forget. It sits at 9,000 feet, so it’s often a cool respite from the summer heat.
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The current lodge was built in 1932, and it’s a historic gem that still welcomes guests.
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Check out this beautiful structure that’s made from native spruce logs. Once considered one of the largest log buildings in the West, this lodge measures 80 x 320 feet!
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Fish Lake Resorts offers boat rentals so you can get out on the lake to troll for fish.
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Fish Lake is one of Utah’s most popular fishing spots, and the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources reports that the lake provides 80,000 to 100,000 hours of fishing recreation ever year.
Management/Tripadvisor Fish Lake Resorts’ Facebook page is full of photo just like this, showing anglers holding up gigantic lake trout.
In addition to boating and fishing, you’ll enjoy hiking and wildlife viewing during your stay. Mule deer are plentiful around the lake, and you might also spot some elk or moose.
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Smaller mammals, like chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits are common sights, too.
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The clear waters of Fish Lake make it a popular spot for scuba diving, and you can also explore the area on a horseback ride. You’ll find ATV trails nearby as well.
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In addition to an RV park, the resort has several different styles and sizes of cabins available to accommodate groups of every size.
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Snuggle into a log cabin with a lake view, and enjoy all the amenities of home.
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If you’ve never visited Fish Lake, now’s the time! Pick up a Utah fishing license and some tackle, and get ready to tell your own fish stories!
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Visit Fish Lake Resorts’ website to learn more and book your stay! You’ll also want to follow the resort’s Facebook page to see what’s new there.
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Pictured is Johannah Skougaard, who caught a 34-pound Mackinaw trout in 1917. The fish was 54 inches long! Johannah held the record for the largest fish caught here for many years.
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Fish Lake Resorts’ Facebook page is full of photo just like this, showing anglers holding up gigantic lake trout.
Have you ever caught a huge fish at Fish Lake? Tell us your fish stories and share your photos in the comments!
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