Dons Lake - La Sal, UT
Spot Information
| Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout |
Dons Lake near La Sal Mountain is a serene 16-acre alpine pond at about 8,500 feet. It offers rainbow and brook trout fishing in a peaceful mountain setting.
Rainbows 10–14 inches and brookies 8–12 inches are common. Anglers use PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs, and fly enthusiasts cast small dries or nymphs near inflows.
A gravel forest road provides seasonal access for float tubes and non-gas boats. Shore fishing is convenient, though float tubes reach more productive water.
Primitive camping and a picnic shelter provide basic facilities. No gas motors are allowed, preserving a quiet fishing experience.
Mountain weather can shift rapidly; anglers should plan for storms and cool evenings.
Ideal for calm alpine days, Dons Lake supplies a hands‑on trout fishing experience in a scenic, accessible mountain pond.
Rainbows 10–14 inches and brookies 8–12 inches are common. Anglers use PowerBait, worms, or salmon eggs, and fly enthusiasts cast small dries or nymphs near inflows.
A gravel forest road provides seasonal access for float tubes and non-gas boats. Shore fishing is convenient, though float tubes reach more productive water.
Primitive camping and a picnic shelter provide basic facilities. No gas motors are allowed, preserving a quiet fishing experience.
Mountain weather can shift rapidly; anglers should plan for storms and cool evenings.
Ideal for calm alpine days, Dons Lake supplies a hands‑on trout fishing experience in a scenic, accessible mountain pond.
Latest Fish Plants
| Plant Date | Species | Source | # of Fish |
| 4-20-2026 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1008 |
| 5-12-2025 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1080 |
| 7-22-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1001 |
| 5-20-2024 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1038 |
| 7-17-2023 | Rainbow Trout | UTDNR | 1008 |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 3-2-2026 | Previous years’ stocked rainbows will be active as water temperature rises This high-elevation waterbody can be difficult to access... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 8-29-2025 | Rainbow trout are abundant and should provide good to excellent fishing Fishing forecast (September through November): Rainbow trout are... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 5-22-2025 | Fair to good fishing throughout the summer Rainbow trout stocked early in the summer typically... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
| 11-25-2024 | Dons Lake Fishing Forecast Fishing forecast (December through May): This high-elevation waterbody... more » |
Utah Division of Wildlife |
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