Big Lake (Sevier County) fishing
Big Lake was last stocked on April 9, 2026 with 2,700 rainbow trout (10.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 16,318 fish here, the 13th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Big Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| April 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,700 | 10.1 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Big Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on May 13.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Big Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 16, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 47 stockings here in 25 different years, 94,986 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (16,318 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (72% of records) and June (26% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 11.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.9 to 12.2 in.). The yearly average was 11.0 in. in 2021 and 10.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 16,318, the 13th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 252nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Deep Lake, 1.8 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Big Lake in Garfield County, 47.4 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids VI494 and I296).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Big Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2,700 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 2,712 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 2,730 | 11.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 2,708 | 12.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 2,723 | 11.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 2,745 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 2,845 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 2,867 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 2,726 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 2,717 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 2,712 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 4,830 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 5,003 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 5,058 | 8.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 5,002 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 5,018 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 6,065 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 6,008 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 4 | 6,502 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 4 | 5,511 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 3,122 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 3,148 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 3,500 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 4,003 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 2,031 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (8)
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,712 | 10.2 in. |
| May 29, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,730 | 11.5 in. |
| June 15, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 308 | 9.9 in. |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,400 | 12.2 in. |
| May 23, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,206 | 10.8 in. |
| May 23, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,517 | 11.7 in. |
| May 10, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,030 | 10.5 in. |
| May 10, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 715 | 12.2 in. |
Fishing rules
- Trout limit: 8 from Aug. 15 to Dec. 31.
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Big Lake questions
When is Big Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Big Lake was stocked in mid to late May (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 9, 2026.
What fish are in Big Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Big Lake?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.