Overview
Utah Lake is a natural lake in UT. Primary inflow is Provo River. It is managed by Utah Division of Water Rights / Utah DWR.
The basin is characterized by about 96,000 acres of surface area, an average depth near 10.5 feet, a maximum depth near 14 feet. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Utah Lake supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Utah Lake is not operated to a classic reservoir full-pool curve. Where a gauge exists, water-surface elevation is the reference. Conditions still matter for boating, fishing access, and shoreline use.
Current Conditions
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About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Utah Lake is a 96,000-acre reservoir on the Provo River managed by Utah Division of Water Rights / Utah DWR.
