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709-acre lake in Kane County, Utah. The lake tops out around 10 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
There are 6.4 miles of drawn shoreline to work. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2.1) — enough points and pockets to pattern. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. The basin spans about 2.7 mi end to end and 0.5 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Kane County. For a second option, Panguitch Lake lies 15 mi northeast.
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 3 to 10 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 10 ft. Creek inflow is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (4 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (4 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 10 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
In spring, splake run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 10 ft, and they winter in 2 to 10 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for summer splake. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 2 to 10 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
Come spring, look for cutthroat trout tight to the bank in 2 to 10 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 10 ft; the winter hold is 3 to 10 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Creek inflow: an inflow / creek mouth around 4 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (4 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
In spring, muskellunge run shallow here, mostly 3 to 10 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 10 ft, and they winter in 3 to 10 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for fall muskellunge. Time it for the evening and early morning. You won't need more than a double-10 bucktail or a topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Smaller bucktail (#8 blades), 6" glide bait |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Double-10 bucktail, Topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), 10"+ glide bait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Large rubber, crawled slow |
Structure-wise the chart holds 9 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 9 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2 | Cutthroat trout | 182 | ~14" |
| Jul 2 | Cutthroat trout | 208 | ~14" |
| Jun 23 | Splake trout | 6,085 | ~2.7" |
| Jun 19 | Cutthroat trout | 546 | ~15" |
| May 28 | Muskie Tiger | 999 | ~4.9" |
| May 28 | Muskie Tiger | 3,800 | ~5" |
| May 11 | Tiger Trout | 1,650 | ~9.3" |
| May 11 | Tiger Trout | 1,617 | ~9.3" |
Source: Utah DWR fish-stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.
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 Navajo Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Navajo Lake is about 10 ft (3 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.
Anglers target rainbow trout, splake, cutthroat trout, muskellunge on Navajo Lake.
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For rainbow 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.
Yes — per Utah DWR fish-stocking report records, Navajo Lake was most recently stocked Jul 2 with 182 cutthroat trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Navajo 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.
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