Lower Ottoson Lake, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lower Ottoson Lake falls in Duchesne County, part of Utah. The ground around here is pine and birch. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Compared with other Utah water on our list, it sits high. The town to know is Kamas, 34 miles out. Francis is 35 miles away, with Oakley at 35 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lower Ottoson Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Lower Ottoson Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 52°F on average, December about 16°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually mid June. Break-up sits around mid June on average, with the water closing again about early November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Lower Ottoson Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Upper Ottoson Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Lower Ottoson Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.