Fish Lake (Utah)

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lake_name = Fish Lake
image_lake = FishLake.jpg
caption_lake = Bowery Resort in the foreground and the Mytoges to the left
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location = Utah
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max-depth = 127 feet (39 m)
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elevation = 8,848 ft (2,697 m)
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Fish Lake is a high alpine lake (elevation approximately convert|8848|ft|m|abbr=on or 2,697 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. The lake, five miles (8 km) long by one and a half miles wide at its widest point (8 by 2.5 km), 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. [ [http://www.waterquality.utah.gov/watersheds/lakes/FISHLAKE.pdf Fishlake.Pdf ] ]

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 (11 kg).Fact|date=February 2007 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. Two-room lodges and RV spots are available for rental next to the lake.

The nearest town is Koosharem, UT, approximately 12 to convert|15|mi|km away (19 - 24 km). Larger cities within a one hour drive are Loa and Richfield. The lake is stocked by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fish hatchery in Glenwood.

Pando, a quaking aspen that, according to some sources, is the largest organism on Earth, is located close to Fish Lake.

References

External links

* [http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/fish_lake/yellow_perch.html A guide to yellow perch fishing at Fish Lake]
* by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
* by the Utah Division of Water Quality
* [http://www.utahfishinginfo.com/utahlakes/fishlake.php Fish Lake fishing]

Fish Lake is one of Utah's mostbeautiful mountain lakes. Measuringsix miles long and a mile wide, thelake's 160-foot depth and crystal clearwaters provide some of the West'sfinest year-round fishing.Although Splake and Rainbow troutare commonly taken, the lake isespecially famous for its 20, 30 andeven 40-pound Mackinaw lake trout.(Any Mack under 10-pounds is calleda ”pup” and not considered worthkeeping by local fisherman)Fish Lake Lodge is a lodge in thetruest sense of the word. Underconstruction from 1928 until 1933, andbuilt of native spruce logs, the lodgemeasures 80 X 320 feet, and is one ofthe largest and most impressive logstructures in the United States.Lakeside Resort overlooks Fish Lakefrom a beautiful wooded setting at theentrance to the lake. Lakeside Resortoffers visitors the opportunity to enjoyyear-round recreation at Fish Lake