Fishing Brook Lake in Duchesne County, Utah

• Overview

  Brook Lake sits within Duchesne County in Utah. The surface lies 10,974 feet up. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Utah water on our list, it sits high. Nearest place of any size is Mountain View, 35 miles away. Further out sit Roosevelt (35 miles) and Maeser (36 miles). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Brook Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Duchesne County include brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Brook Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 51°F, while December sits near 16°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid June. Open water usually runs from mid June until about early November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Time your trip to Brook Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Fox Lake, 0.8 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Brook Lake for certain.