Blue Lake (Sanpete County) fishing
Blue Lake was last stocked on Sept. 10, 2026 with 3,003 arctic grayling (1.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 7,795 fish here, the 41st most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: cooling water should clear out the summer algae, and trout then feed hard ahead of winter. Expect fair to good tiger trout fishing on natural baits, lures and flies.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Blue Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 3,003 | 1.8 in. |
| July 14, 2026 | Tiger trout | 497 | 2.9 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 Blue Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 24.
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.
Blue Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 40 stockings here in 24 different years, 37,853 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: arctic grayling 62% (4,807 fish) and tiger trout 38% (2,988 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (48% of records) and September (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 4.5 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 7,795, the 41st most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 360th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Emerald Lake, 1.4 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in San Juan County, 130.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I436 and I426).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake (A-5) in Summit County, 113.4 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I436 and V542).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake in Garfield County, 67.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I436 and I298).
- Other water with this name: Blue Lake (NCL) in Garfield County, 79.3 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I436 and I297).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Blue Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3,500 | 2.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 496 | 2.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 793 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 500 | 2.9 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 502 | 2.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 2,004 | 3.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 1,999 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,996 | 2.5 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 2,009 | 3.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 2,000 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 497 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 2,019 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,003 | 2.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 999 | 3.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 997 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 2,001 | 2.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 2,015 | 3.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 2,000 | 2.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,997 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 1,996 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,990 | 2.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 1,000 | 3.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 1,542 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 1,998 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (7)
| June 24, 2025 | Tiger trout | 496 | 2.8 in. |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | Arctic grayling | 299 | 2.5 in. |
| June 25, 2024 | Tiger trout | 494 | 2.7 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Tiger trout | 500 | 2.9 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Tiger trout | 502 | 2.8 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 1,505 | 2.6 in. |
| July 7, 2021 | Tiger trout | 499 | 4.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Blue Lake under that name, so statewide rules apply unless DWR posts a change. Some waters are covered by a group entry (for example a drainage or its tributaries).
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.
Access and facilities
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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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 late June to early July (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Blue Lake?
DWR lists tiger trout as likely catches and arctic grayling and brook trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout and arctic grayling.
What are the fishing limits at Blue Lake?
The 2026 guidebook lists no water-specific rules under this name, so statewide limits apply unless DWR posts a change. See our statewide limits page and check the guidebook.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.