EMERALD LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • UTAH

Emerald Lake


April 19, 2024

Emerald Lake in Utah is a popular fishing destination known for its abundance of rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. The lake is located in the Uinta Mountains, offering visitors nearby hiking and camping opportunities. The best fishing times are typically from June through September, with average temperatures ranging from 45-70°F. Fishing tips include using small lures or flies and fishing in the mornings or evenings. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Flat Lake

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout • Tiger Trout

McGath Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout

Dougherty Basin

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lower Barker Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Upper Barker Reservoir

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout • Tiger Trout

Long Willow Bottom

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout • Tiger Trout

Joe Lay Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Brown Trout • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Yellow Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Chriss Lake

American Eel • Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • Tiger Trout

Round Willow Bottom

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Fort Utah Park

Utah Lake State Park

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Camp Floyd State Park

Footprinters Park

Ream Wilderness Park

Nielson's Grove Park

Rock Canyon Park

Tabby Mountain State Wildlife Area

State Wildlife Area Currant Creek

                                                                                                                        
                                               
FERRON CANYON OVERLOOK
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ROCHESTER ROCK ART PANEL
The Rochester Rock Art Panel is a significant cultural and historical site located in the Muddy watershed of Utah. The panel features a collection of Native American petroglyphs that are ...
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