Blue Lake (Garfield County) fishing
Blue Lake was last stocked on Sept. 10, 2026 with 150 arctic grayling (1.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 663 fish here, the 55th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Recent stockings at Blue Lake
- Sept. 10, 2026150 arctic grayling, 1.8 in. average
- Aug. 15, 202550 cutthroat trout, 2.5 in. average
- Sept. 18, 202351 cutthroat trout, 1.3 in. average
- Sept. 26, 202264 cutthroat trout, 2.1 in. average
- Sept. 23, 2021258 arctic grayling, 2.6 in. average
- July 6, 202190 splake, 3.3 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Blue Lake facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 10, 2026 (61 days ago): 150 arctic grayling
- Stockings in 2026
- 1 (150 fish): 150 arctic grayling
- County
- Garfield County
- Stocked since 2021
- cutthroat trout, arctic grayling and splake
- Average size stocked
- 2.4 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 55th most fish of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- BLUE L GT
- Nearest water
- Purple Lake, 0.7 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Blue Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 150 | 1.8 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.
Blue Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 24 stockings here in 21 different years, 8,244 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: arctic grayling 62% (408 fish), cutthroat trout 25% (165 fish) and splake 14% (90 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (50% of records) and September (33% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.3 to 3.3 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 663, the 55th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 877th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Purple Lake, 0.7 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake (NCL) in Garfield County, 17.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I298 and I297).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in Sanpete County, 67.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I298 and I436).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in San Juan County, 131 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I298 and I426).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake (A-5) in Summit County, 179.8 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I298 and V542).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
When is Blue Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 4 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on Aug. 15.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Blue Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 150 | 1.8 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2025 | 1 | 50 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 51 | 1.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 64 | 2.1 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 348 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Splake |
| 2020 | 1 | 252 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2019 | 1 | 250 | 2.3 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2018 | 1 | 255 | 3.2 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2017 | 1 | 250 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2015 | 1 | 261 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2014 | 1 | 272 | 2.3 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2013 | 1 | 502 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 494 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 501 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 1,002 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 519 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 510 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,002 | 2.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 507 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 500 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 504 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (5)
| Aug. 15, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 50 | 2.5 in. |
| Sept. 18, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 51 | 1.3 in. |
| Sept. 26, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 64 | 2.1 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 258 | 2.6 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Splake | 90 | 3.3 in. |
Fishing rules
- Individually listed Boulder Mountain waters follow their own entries; any water not named separately follows statewide rules.
- No fishing from a boat with a motor, except at Wide Hollow Reservoir, Pine Lake and Lower Bowns Reservoir.
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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Blue Lake questions
When is Blue Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Blue Lake was stocked in mid to late September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Blue Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout, arctic grayling and splake.
Are there special fishing rules at Blue 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 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.