Lily Lake, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lily Lake is one of the Summit County waters in Utah. It sits at 8,907 feet above sea level. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Oakley at 28 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Salt Lake City, 57 miles away. In the same area: Scow Lake a touch under 4.2 miles, 4.8 miles away is Lym Lake, Baker Lake a touch under 5 miles, 5.3 miles away is Grassy Lake and Lake Lorena a touch under 5.4 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Summit County names brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and Utah sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Lily Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 58°F; the cold one sits at 21°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid May. On average, mid May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Lily Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Scow Lake at 4.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lily Lake locally before you travel.