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Big Elk Lake

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Utah, United States

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Tiger trout

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Tiger trout

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Brook trout

11 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Arctic grayling

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General info

Big Elk Lake is a lake located in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is most popular for fishing Tiger trout, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

Location

40°40′34.6″N 111°03′13.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Elk Lake, UT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Utah can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Timber Lakes

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Wanship

21.3 miles away

Heber

21.5 miles away

East Basin

22.2 miles away

Independence

22.3 miles away

Park City

23.6 miles away

Interlaken

24.0 miles away

Midway

24.6 miles away

Coalville

24.9 miles away

Snyderville

25.7 miles away

Charleston

25.8 miles away

Wallsburg

27.7 miles away

Summit Park

28.3 miles away

Echo

29.1 miles away

Alta

30.5 miles away

Sundance

34.3 miles away

Emigration Canyon

36.8 miles away

Cottonwood Heights

40.1 miles away

Holladay

40.3 miles away

Millcreek

40.6 miles away

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FAQ about Big Elk Lake fishing

Big Elk Lake is a lake located in Summit County, Utah, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°40′34.6″N 111°03′13.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Elk Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Big Elk Lake are:
  • Tiger trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Big Elk Lake fishing reports are:

Fishing in Utah requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at licensed vendors.

In Utah, no fishing license is required for anglers under 12. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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