Round Lake

The 4.4-acre Round Lake in Summit County is a reservoir in Utah and covers about 4.4 acres, reaches about 15.1 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 28.8 acre-feet.

At Round Lake, the small size of this water makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Round Lake include Arctic Grayling, and Cutthroat Trout.

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; begin over firm bottom, then use wind to narrow the search.

Season by Season

In spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace; start with the cover closest to deep water, then make short moves after each pass.

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; try the windblown bank, then use a smaller lure in clear 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; use water color to choose the first lure, then let a light jig fall beside the break.