Crater Lake fishing
Crater Lake was last stocked on Sept. 10, 2026 with 299 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 1,720 fish here, the 38th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Crater Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 299 | 1.8 in. |
| July 14, 2026 | Brook trout | 200 | 2.8 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 Crater Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 23.
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.
Crater Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 40 stockings here in 25 different years, 13,968 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 62% (1,071 fish) and arctic grayling 38% (649 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (50% of records) and September (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 3.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 1,720, the 38th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 660th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Dead Lake, 0.9 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Crater Lake (X-94) in Duchesne County, 186.2 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I303 and II129).
- Other water with this name: Crater Lake (Lost Lake) in Sevier County, 46.6 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I303 and VI497).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Crater Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 499 | 2.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 70 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 404 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 193 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 201 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 353 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 355 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 150 | 2.3 in. | Arctic grayling |
| 2018 | 2 | 358 | 3.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 360 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 236 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 345 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 803 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 806 | 2.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 299 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 307 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 319 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 1,327 | 1.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 1,298 | 1.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 300 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 1,306 | 1.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,286 | 1.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 293 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 798 | 1.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 1,302 | 1.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (7)
| June 23, 2025 | Brook trout | 70 | 2.9 in. |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | Arctic grayling | 199 | 2.5 in. |
| June 24, 2024 | Brook trout | 205 | 2.6 in. |
| July 10, 2023 | Brook trout | 193 | 2.6 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 201 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 151 | 2.6 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Brook trout | 202 | 2.7 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.
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.
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Crater Lake questions
When is Crater Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Crater Lake was stocked in early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Crater Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout and arctic grayling.
Are there special fishing rules at Crater 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 Sept. 25, 2026. 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.