Emerald Lake Fishing in Utah County, Utah

• Overview

  In Utah, Emerald Lake falls inside Utah County. Elevation runs to 10,364 feet. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. It is a small entry by Utah County standards. For supplies, Lindon is 5.5 miles out. Pleasant Grove lies 5.5 miles off, Cedar Hills another 6.4 miles. This one is safely inside the county line. Most of the shoreline can be walked in a session.

• Where to Fish on Emerald Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Utah County cover rainbow trout, brown trout and common carp. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Emerald Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 63°F and January at 24°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Emerald Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Hidden Lakes at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Emerald Lake may have changed since it was mapped.