Lambert Lake, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lambert Lake lies in Duchesne County, in Utah. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Duchesne County list. Some 37 miles away sits Kamas, the nearest settlement. Francis lies 38 miles off, Oakley another 38 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lambert Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Duchesne County records list brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, Arctic grayling and black-spotted cutthroat trout among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lambert Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 53°F for July and 17°F for December. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Look for the thaw near early June; the fishing lifts straight after. From about early June to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Lambert Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. 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. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lower Ottoson Lake at 3.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Lambert Lake.