Dale Lake Fishing Guide, Summit County, Utah

• Overview

  Dale Lake falls in Summit County, part of Utah. The bank is 10,696 feet above sea level. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Kamas sits 27 miles from the bank. Provo is the closest city, 56 miles away. Within a short run: Jean Lake after 0.3 miles, Daynes Lake (0.3 miles), Dean Lake after 0.4 miles, Allen Lake (1 mile) and Olga Lake after 1.1 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Dale Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Summit County records list brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Dale Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 17°F in December to roughly 53°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter locks it down, and early June brings it back. Average temperatures cross freezing around early June in spring and again near early November in autumn. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Dale Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping marks this water as fished, so there is at least an established use. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Jean Lake is 0.3 miles off. For Dale Lake in particular, ask before you travel.