Fish Lake, Utah
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Fish Lake is a high alpine
lake
(elevation approximately 8848 ft (2,696.9 m)) located in the Fishlake/ Southern Wasatch Plateau region of south-central Utah
, United States
. It lies within and is the namesake of the Fishlake National Forest
.
Fish Lake, six miles long and one mile wide, lies in a geologic structure known as a graben
valley. It is bounded by the Mytoge Mountains on the south-east shore which rise sharply to over 1,000 feet (300 m) above the lake level. Along the north-west shore, the lake is bounded by Fish Lake Hightop Plateau (elev. ~11,600 ft / ~3,500 m). Based on recent research the lake has an average depth in summer of about 100 ft (30 m) and has been found to be 127 feet (39 m) deep in its deepest known location.
The lake is best known for its sport fishing — particularly its large lake trout
(also known as mackinaw). Fish are caught every summer upwards of 25 lb (10 kg). The lake is stocked by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
fish hatchery
in Glenwood
. The region sees heavy snowfall in the winter, with snowfall occurring as late as June in any given year. For this reason tourist activity is at its peak in the summer months. A large collection of cabins are available for rent. Everything from studio type to 6 bedroom cabins that hold 22 people. There are also campgrounds and RV spots are available for rental next to the lake.
Pando
, a clonal quaking aspen
stand, that, according to some sources, is the largest organism on Earth, is located close to Fish Lake.
The nearest town is Koosharem
, approximately 12 to 15 miles away (19–24 km). A larger community, Richfield
, is within a one hour drive.
Alpine climate
Alpine climate is the average weather for a region above the tree line. This climate is also referred to as mountain climate or highland climate....
lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
(elevation approximately 8848 ft (2,696.9 m)) located in the Fishlake/ Southern Wasatch Plateau region of south-central Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It lies within and is the namesake of the Fishlake National Forest
Fishlake National Forest
Fishlake National Forest is located in south central Utah, USA. Its namesake is the largest freshwater mountain lake in the state.-Geography:...
.
Fish Lake, six miles long and one mile wide, lies in a geologic structure known as a graben
Graben
In geology, a graben is a depressed block of land bordered by parallel faults. Graben is German for ditch. Graben is used for both the singular and plural....
valley. It is bounded by the Mytoge Mountains on the south-east shore which rise sharply to over 1,000 feet (300 m) above the lake level. Along the north-west shore, the lake is bounded by Fish Lake Hightop Plateau (elev. ~11,600 ft / ~3,500 m). Based on recent research the lake has an average depth in summer of about 100 ft (30 m) and has been found to be 127 feet (39 m) deep in its deepest known location.
The lake is best known for its sport fishing — particularly its large lake trout
Lake trout
Lake trout is a freshwater char living mainly in lakes in northern North America. Other names for it include mackinaw, lake char , touladi, togue, and grey trout. In Lake Superior, they can also be variously known as siscowet, paperbellies and leans...
(also known as mackinaw). Fish are caught every summer upwards of 25 lb (10 kg). The lake is stocked by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is part of the Utah Department of Natural Resources for the state of Utah in the United States. The mission of the Division of Wildlife Resources is to serve the people of Utah as trustee and guardian of the state's wildlife, and to ensure its future and...
fish hatchery
Fish hatchery
A fish hatchery is a "place for artificial breeding, hatching and rearing through the early life stages of animals, finfish and shellfish in particular". Hatcheries produce larval and juvenile fish primarily to support the aquaculture industry where they are transferred to on-growing systems...
in Glenwood
Glenwood, Utah
Glenwood is a town in Sevier County, Utah, United States. The population was 437 at the 2000 census.- History :Glenwood was established in 1863 by Mormon pioneers. It was named for an early pioneer, Robert Wilson Glenn...
. The region sees heavy snowfall in the winter, with snowfall occurring as late as June in any given year. For this reason tourist activity is at its peak in the summer months. A large collection of cabins are available for rent. Everything from studio type to 6 bedroom cabins that hold 22 people. There are also campgrounds and RV spots are available for rental next to the lake.
Pando
Pando (tree)
Pando is a clonal colony of a single male Quaking Aspen located in the U.S. state of Utah, all determined to be part of a single living organism by identical genetic markers and one massive underground root system, although whether it is a single tree is disputed...
, a clonal quaking aspen
Aspen
Populus section Populus, of the Populus genus, includes the aspen trees and the white poplar Populus alba. The five typical aspens are all native to cold regions with cool summers, in the north of the Northern Hemisphere, extending south at high altitudes in the mountains. The White Poplar, by...
stand, that, according to some sources, is the largest organism on Earth, is located close to Fish Lake.
The nearest town is Koosharem
Koosharem, Utah
Koosharem is a town in Sevier County, Utah, United States. The town's name is said to come from either an edible tuber, a traditional staple food for the area's Native Americans, or a Native American name for red clover. The population was 276 at the 2000 census...
, approximately 12 to 15 miles away (19–24 km). A larger community, Richfield
Richfield, Utah
Richfield is a city in and the county seat of Sevier County, Utah, in the United States, and is the largest city in southern-central Utah. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,551. It lies in the Mormon Corridor, just off of Interstate 70 about 40 miles east of its junction with...
, is within a one hour drive.
External links
- Info on Fish Lake and some of its newer cabins that are available to rent
- Info on Fish Lake Lodge, Lakeside Resort, Bowery Haven, and other area info
- Fish Lake Lodge & Lakeside Resort
- A guide to yellow perch fishing at Fish Lake by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources by the Utah Division of Water QualityUtah Division of Water QualityThe Utah Division of Water Quality is an organization dedicated to preserving Utah's surface and underground water from certain hazards. It is a member of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.-External links:* *...
- Fish Lake fishing