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.

Sevier County

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedApril 9, 2026215 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20262,7001 record

Records since 20219History back to 2002

Stocked species1rainbow trout

Recent stockings at Big Lake

April 9, 20262,700 rainbow trout, 10.1 in. average
May 13, 20252,712 rainbow trout, 10.2 in. average
May 29, 20242,730 rainbow trout, 11.5 in. average
June 15, 2023308 rainbow trout, 9.9 in. average
June 5, 20232,400 rainbow trout, 12.2 in. average
May 23, 20222,723 rainbow trout, 11.3 in. average

Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.

Big Lake facts

Last stocked: April 9, 2026 (215 days ago): 2,700 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 1 (2,700 fish): 2,700 rainbow trout
County: Sevier County
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout
Average size stocked: 11.0 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 13th most fish of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County since 2021
Name in DWR report: BIG L
Nearest water: Deep Lake, 1.8 mi
Rules: Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

Big Lake stocking report, last 12 months

Big Lake: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

April 9, 2026	Rainbow trout	2,700	10.1 in.

Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.

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 257th of 1,076 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.

When is Big Lake stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

mid to late Maystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 1 record, first on May 13.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.

Big Lake stocking history by year

Big Lake: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
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 Nov. 10, 2025 (8)

Big Lake: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

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

Big Lake, Sevier County2026 guidebook, p. 29

Trout limit: 8 from Aug. 15 to Dec. 31.

From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check 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.

Sources

Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.