Deer Lake Fishing in Duchesne County, Utah

• Overview

  The Duchesne County entry here is Deer Lake, in Utah. This is lake country bush ground. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Duchesne County are larger. The closest town, Roosevelt, is 32 miles distant. Ballard is 34 miles and Duchesne 35 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Deer Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Duchesne County: brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Deer Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 52°F, with December the cold end at about 17°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid June. The water is typically free of ice between mid June and early November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan around that when you fish Deer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Grayling Lake is 0.8 miles distant. Treat Deer Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.