Slide Lake Fishing Guide, Sanpete County, Utah

• Overview

  Slide Lake lies within the bounds of Sanpete County, Utah. Elevation runs to 10,230 feet. A splashy cast here empties the swim; a quiet one owns it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sanpete County. The closest town, Centerfield, is 19 miles away. Then Manti, 19 miles, and Gunnison, 19 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Slide Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Sanpete County include rainbow trout, brown trout and Atlantic salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Slide Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 58°F; by January the average is down near 20°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid usually goes in early May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Slide Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Blue Lake sits 2.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Slide Lake locally before you travel.