Center Timothy Lake Fishing Guide, Duchesne County, Utah

• Overview

  Look for Center Timothy Lake in the Duchesne County part of Utah. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is high ground by Utah standards. You are 34 miles from Roosevelt. After that come Ballard at 36 miles and Duchesne at 38 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Center Timothy Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Duchesne County include brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Center Timothy Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 52°F, the coldest about 17°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid June. Ice clears near mid June and comes back about early November in a typical year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Center Timothy Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, East Timothy Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position at Center Timothy Lake before loading the car.