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Utah Lake

Lake fishing  Utah · 07:08 - 19:36

Utah Lake is a lake set in Utah. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
80°
Thu
79%
81°
Fri
78%
75°
Sat
77%
71°
Sun
77%
75°
Mon
81%
74°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
78°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.86 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
45.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:23–08:23 Day 08:23–18:21 Dusk 18:21–20:21

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:37–17:37 Major period 03:37–05:37 Minor period 11:04–12:34 Minor period 20:40–22:10

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
78°
15:00
81°
16:00
83°
17:00
83°
18:00
82°
19:00
80°
20:00
74°
21:00
69°
22:00
70°
23:00
70°
00:00
69°
01:00
68°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
60%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
60%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
58%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
42%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Utah Lake is a shallow freshwater lake in the center of Utah County, Utah, United States. It lies in Utah Valley, surrounded by the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. The lake's only river outlet, the Jordan River, is a tributary of the Great Salt Lake. Evaporation accounts for 42% of the lake's outflow, which leaves the lake slightly saline. The elevation of the lake is at 4,489 feet (1,368 m) above sea level. If the lake's water level rises above that, the pumps and gates on the Jordan River are left open.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Utah Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Utah Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Utah Lake?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Utah Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 17%.