Potter Lake in Daggett County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Daggett County entry here is Potter Lake, in Utah. It lies 10,151 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 20 acres — small enough to read in one session. Supplies mean a trip to Maeser, 27 miles off. Provo is the closest city, 101 miles away. More in the same country: Pollen Lake (0.7 miles), Lamb Lakes some 1.6 miles off, Red Lake (2.4 miles), Deadman Lake some 2.7 miles off and Tepee Lakes (2.7 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Potter Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Daggett County cover rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Potter Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 53°F, while December sits near 18°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early June. The water is typically free of ice between early June and mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Potter Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Pollen Lake, 0.7 miles out. None of that is settled for Potter Lake in what we hold.