Fishing at Circle Lake, Garfield County, Utah

• Overview

  Set in Garfield County, Circle Lake is a Utah water. The surroundings are lake country bush. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It sits higher than most water we list in Utah. Nearest town is Monroe, 52 miles off. The nearest city of size is Provo, 150 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Circle Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Garfield County: brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, Arctic grayling and black-spotted cutthroat trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Circle Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 58°F, while January sits near 22°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It holds true on Circle Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Halfmoon Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Circle Lake in particular, ask before you travel.