Fishing at Fire Lake, Wasatch County, Utah

• Overview

  Fire Lake lies within the bounds of Wasatch County, Utah. What surrounds it is pine and birch. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Kamas sits 14 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Francis at 14 miles and Oakley at 15 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Fire Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Work Fire Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 56°F and December near 19°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After late May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about late May through to roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Fire Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Duck Lake is 0.3 miles off. Check the position on Fire Lake before loading the car.