Kamas Lake, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kamas Lake is a Summit County water, Utah side. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 17 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Kamas, is 21 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Salt Lake City, 52 miles away. Others within reach: Lofty Lake (0.3 miles), Cutthroat Lake 0.6 miles, Hayden Lake (0.8 miles), Picturesque Lake 0.9 miles and Jewel Lake (1 mile). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Kamas Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Summit County records list brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and Utah sucker among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Kamas Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 54°F on average, December about 18°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count the season from break-up, usually early June. Average temperatures cross freezing around early June in spring and again near mid November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Expect Kamas Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lofty Lake at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Kamas Lake are worth checking on the day.