Marsell Lake

Marsell Lake is a lake in Duchesne County, Utah and covers about 15.3 acres, reaches about 12.4 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 76 acre-feet.

One weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity; follow the outside weed line, then make one pass close to bottom.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Marsell Lake include Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Utah Chub, and Utah Sucker.

For rainbow trout on Marsell Lake, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.

Brook Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch; change lure speed before moving.

How to Read the Water

Make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break; check a rocky edge, then use one moving lure and one slow bait.

Season by Season

Spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search; work from shallow to deep, then keep one slow bait ready.

A Simple Tackle Plan

a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control; begin where shallow cover meets depth, then add vibration in stained water.

Record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; follow the outside weed line, then match the hook and line to the named target.