Fishing Lyman Lake in Summit County, Utah

• Overview

  Summit County in Utah is where Lyman Lake sits. Height above sea level is 9,314 feet. With some 37 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It ranks high for size among our Summit County listings. Mountain View at 27 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Evanston at 29 miles and Lyman at 32 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lyman Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Summit County names brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Lyman Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 56°F for July and 21°F for December. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from 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. Lyman Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Little Lyman Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lyman Lake locally before you travel.