Solitaire Lake in Wayne County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Solitaire Lake is listed under Wayne County, Utah. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Monroe, 46 miles out. Further out sit Richfield (52 miles) and Aurora (56 miles). Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Solitaire Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. 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. Across Wayne County, recorded fish include Arctic grayling, bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, brook trout and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Solitaire Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 58°F and January about 20°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Solitaire Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Jay Pond at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Solitaire Lake is worth confirming on the day.