Boulder Mountain Lakes fishing
Boulder Mountain Lakes is a lake in Garfield and Wayne counties, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. This DWR fishing area covers 21 stocked waters listed below.
Stocked waters in Boulder Mountain Lakes
| Water | County | Last stocked | Species | Years stocked, 2021 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony Lake | Garfield | Aug. 19, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3 |
| Bess Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Big Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Blind Lake | Wayne | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Blue Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 5 |
| Blue Lake (NCL) | Garfield | July 15, 2026 | Tiger trout | 5 |
| Chuck Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Crater Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Crescent Lake | Garfield | July 13, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6 |
| Dead Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Deer Creek Lake | Garfield | July 13, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6 |
| Grass Lake Sb | Garfield | Aug. 4, 2026 | Brook trout | 6 |
| Green Lake | Wayne | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Little Antimony | Garfield | July 22, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3 |
| Little Scout Lake Eb | Garfield | July 14, 2026 | Brook trout | 3 |
| Lower Barker Reservoir | Garfield | Aug. 18, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6 |
| Pleasant Creek Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Raft Lake | Wayne | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Ridge Lake | Garfield | July 14, 2026 | Brook trout | 6 |
| Rim Lake | Garfield | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
| Round Lake | Wayne | Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 6 |
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.
Access and facilities
- Other activities
- Hiking, Mountain biking, OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching, Cycling
- Facilities
- Restrooms, Trails/shoreline paths, Drinking water, Fire rings, Picnic tables
- Boating
- Hand launch
- Camping
- Backpacking, Primitive tent camping, RV camping, Cabins
- Accessible
- Fishing piers
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Boulder Mountain Lakes questions
What fish are in Boulder Mountain Lakes?
DWR lists arctic grayling, brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, splake and tiger trout as likely catches and tiger muskie as possible.
Are there special fishing rules at Boulder Mountain Lakes?
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. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.