Fishing Margie Lake in Summit County, Utah

• Overview

  Out in Summit County, Utah, sits Margie Lake. It stands 10,981 feet above sea level. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by Utah standards. You are 27 miles from Kamas. Francis follows at 28 miles, then Oakley at 28 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. The water gives you a straightforward day if you keep it simple.

• Where to Fish on Margie Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Summit County names brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Margie Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in December up to 53°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Break-up comes around early June, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around early June on average, with the water closing again about early November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Time your trip to Margie Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Rosalie Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Margie Lake locally before you travel.