Fishing Dry Lake in Iron County, Utah

• Overview

  Out in Iron County, Utah, sits Dry Lake. It lies 7,700 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Cedar City is 16 miles out. Then Enoch, 21 miles, and Enterprise, 22 miles. Within a short drive: Big Water after 7.2 miles, Harris Gubler Reservoir 7.6 miles, Quichapa Lake after 7.7 miles, Newcastle Reservoir 12 miles and Ash Creek Reservoir after 12 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Dry Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Iron County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and smallmouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Dry Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 68°F and January at 30°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Dry Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Big Water sits 7.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Dry Lake if anything is unclear.