Amethyst Lake Fishing Guide, Summit County, Utah

• Overview

  The Summit County end of Utah holds Amethyst Lake. Land around it is pine and birch. Around 42 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It ranks high for size among our Summit County listings. Kamas sits 28 miles from the bank. Further out sit Oakley (29 miles) and Francis (29 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Amethyst Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Summit County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and Utah sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Amethyst Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 19°F in December and 54°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early June. Ice clears near early June and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It holds true on Amethyst Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Helen Lake is 0.9 miles off. Check the position on Amethyst Lake before loading the car.