Four Lakes Fishing Guide, Garfield County, Utah

• Overview

  Four Lakes lies in Garfield County, Utah. Height above sea level is 10,869 feet. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. Our Garfield County list holds plenty of bigger water. Monroe lies 51 miles from the water. After that come Panguitch at 53 miles and Richfield at 57 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Four Lakes

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Garfield County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Four Lakes for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 20°F to 55°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. From about mid May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Four Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Rim Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Four Lakes locally before you travel.