Fishing at Powell Lake, Summit County, Utah

• Overview

  Powell Lake is one of the Summit County waters in Utah. It stands 9,984 feet above sea level. Around 25 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It ranks high for size among our Summit County listings. Some 26 miles away sits Kamas, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Provo, 53 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Powell Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Powell Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 55°F in July and bottoms out near 18°F in December. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Once it clears, about early June, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up near early June, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. That shapes the year on Powell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. 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. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Lost Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Check the position at Powell Lake before loading the car.