Blue Lake (NCL) fishing
Blue Lake (NCL) was last stocked on July 15, 2026 with 53 tiger trout (2.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 409 fish here, the 62nd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Recent stockings at Blue Lake (NCL)
- July 15, 202653 tiger trout, 2.9 in. average
- Aug. 7, 202459 tiger trout, 3.4 in. average
- Aug. 1, 202352 tiger trout, 3.3 in. average
- Aug. 16, 202252 tiger trout, 3.4 in. average
- July 13, 2021193 tiger trout, 3.1 in. average
- July 28, 202054 tiger trout, 3.3 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Blue Lake (NCL) facts
- Last stocked
- July 15, 2026 (118 days ago): 53 tiger trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 1 (53 fish): 53 tiger trout
- County
- Garfield County
- Stocked since 2021
- tiger trout
- Average size stocked
- 3.2 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 62nd most fish of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- BLUE L NCL
- Nearest water
- Yellow Lake, 0.1 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Blue Lake (NCL) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 15, 2026 | Tiger trout | 53 | 2.9 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 (NCL) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 22, 2018. Since then DWR has logged 7 stockings here in 7 different years, 515 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 100% (409 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (43% of records) and August (43% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.9 to 3.4 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 409, the 62nd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 984th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Yellow Lake, 0.1 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in Garfield County, 17.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and I298).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in Sanpete County, 79.3 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and I436).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in San Juan County, 146.9 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 and I426).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake (A-5) in Summit County, 192.6 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I297 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 (NCL) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 4 of those 5 years.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Blue Lake (NCL) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 53 | 2.9 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 59 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 52 | 3.3 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 52 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 193 | 3.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 54 | 3.2 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 52 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (4)
| Aug. 7, 2024 | Tiger trout | 59 | 3.4 in. |
| Aug. 1, 2023 | Tiger trout | 52 | 3.3 in. |
| Aug. 16, 2022 | Tiger trout | 52 | 3.4 in. |
| July 13, 2021 | Tiger trout | 193 | 3.1 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 (NCL) questions
When is Blue Lake (NCL) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Blue Lake (NCL) was stocked in early to mid August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 15, 2026.
What fish are in Blue Lake (NCL)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Blue Lake (NCL)?
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.