Red Pine Lake, Utah: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Red Pine Lake in Salt Lake County, Utah. It stands 9,590 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Granite sits 6.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Alpine follows at 7.6 miles, then Cottonwood Heights at 8.1 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Red Pine Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Salt Lake County list rainbow trout, black-spotted cutthroat trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Red Pine Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 59°F; the cold one sits at 21°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Red Pine Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can camp 100 yards off, which suits an early start. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. White Pine Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Red Pine Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.