Water Lily Lake in Duchesne County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Duchesne County, Water Lily Lake is a Utah water. It stands 9,360 feet above sea level. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. For a base, Roosevelt sits 28 miles out. The nearest city of size is Provo, 75 miles away. Other water nearby: Grayling Lake out at 3.7 miles, Lily Pad Lakes near enough 3.7 miles, Deer Lake out at 4.5 miles, Heller Lake near enough 5.4 miles and Bollie Lake out at 5.6 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Water Lily Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Duchesne County: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, Arctic grayling and black-spotted cutthroat trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Water Lily Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 56°F, the coldest about 20°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Anyone fishing Water Lily Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Grayling Lake, 3.7 miles out. For Water Lily Lake in particular, ask before you travel.