Lake Canyon Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (UT)

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Typical here: Jun 1 – Sep 30 · Green River peak is Aug–Sept; warm Indian-summer days stretch terrestrials later

adultall day in high summer, best when afternoon wind knocks bugs onto the water

Pulls fish to the windward grassy banks and edges for months — fish the bank the wind blows ONTO.

The friendliest crossover of the summer: on lakes, drift the windward bank with a bubble-and-foam-hopper — the bubble's splash doesn't hurt a hopper presentation. On rivers, the same rig dead-drifted along the undercut grass banks, or small gold spinners under the banks between rises.

The event happens over grassy banks, undercut edges and windward shorelines

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Lake Canyon Lake: what the data says

29-acre lake in Duchesne County, Utah. The lake tops out around 36 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

The outline encloses 29 acres, worked by 1.1 miles of shoreline. At index 1.4 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 38% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.5 mi. It sits in Duchesne County. Starvation Reservoir sits 12 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.

Cutthroat Trout fishing at Lake Canyon Lake

Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 35 ft; cold water stacks them in 9 to 36 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 16 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon
Summer	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (16 ft)	Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner
Fall	5 to 25 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (9 ft)	Casting spoon, Inline spinner
Winter	9 to 36 ft	dawn	Break off the point (16 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 31 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 16 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft

Lake Canyon Lake stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
May 28	Cutthroat trout	15,150	~5.3"
May 28	Tiger Trout	603	~3.3"

Source: Utah DWR fish-stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Lake Canyon Lake fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Utah waters are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — and special regulations can apply to Lake Canyon Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Utah fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Lake Canyon Lake?

Lake Canyon Lake is about 36 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Lake Canyon Lake?

Anglers target cutthroat trout on Lake Canyon Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Lake Canyon Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Lake Canyon Lake?

For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Is Lake Canyon Lake stocked with fish?

Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Lake Canyon Lake was most recently stocked May 28 with 15,150 cutthroat trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Lake Canyon Lake?

Fishing on Lake Canyon Lake is regulated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Check the official Utah regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Starvation Reservoir 12 mi · Red Creek Reservoir 21 mi · Big Sand Wash 27 mi · Strawberry Reservoir 28 mi · Currant Creek Reservoir 30 mi · Scofield Reservoir 34 mi · Moon Lake 37 mi · Mill Hollow Reservoir 39 mi · Gooseberry Reservoir 43 mi · Dean Lake 43 mi · Electric Lake 44 mi · Cleveland Reservoir 46 mi

See how Lake Canyon Lake stacks up: best cutthroat trout lakes in Utah

More water nearby: Duchesne County fishing maps (5 charts). Browse all Utah fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.