Deep Lake fishing

Deep Lake was last stocked on April 30, 2026 with 1,456 rainbow trout (9.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 8,911 fish here, the 19th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.

Sevier County

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedApril 30, 2026194 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20261,4561 record

Records since 20216History back to 2002

Stocked species1rainbow trout

Recent stockings at Deep Lake

April 30, 20261,456 rainbow trout, 9.8 in. average
May 29, 20251,450 rainbow trout, 9.9 in. average
June 4, 20241,461 rainbow trout, 10.2 in. average
June 9, 20231,568 rainbow trout, 9.9 in. average
May 31, 20221,476 rainbow trout, 10.1 in. average
May 26, 20211,500 rainbow trout, 9.8 in. average

Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.

Deep Lake facts

Last stocked: April 30, 2026 (194 days ago): 1,456 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 1 (1,456 fish): 1,456 rainbow trout
County: Sevier County
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout
Average size stocked: 10.0 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 19th most fish of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County since 2021
Name in DWR report: DEEP L
Nearest water: Annabella Reservoir, 0.6 mi
Rules: Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

Deep Lake stocking report, last 12 months

Deep Lake: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

April 30, 2026	Rainbow trout	1,456	9.8 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.

Deep Lake stocking profile

First record in the DWR report: May 17, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 32 stockings here in 25 different years, 49,770 fish in all.
Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (8,911 fish).
Busiest months in the record: June (59% of records) and May (34% of records).
Stocked fish averaged 10.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.8 to 10.2 in.).
Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 8,911, the 19th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 343rd of 1,076 statewide.
Nearest other water with a page: Annabella Reservoir, 0.6 mi away.
Other water with this name: Deep Lake (Manti Mountains) in Sanpete County, 41 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids VI498 and VI444).

Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.

When is Deep Lake stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

late Maystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 1 record, first on May 29.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.

Deep Lake stocking history by year

Deep Lake: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
Year	Records	Fish	Avg. length	Species
2026	1	1,456	9.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2025	1	1,450	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2024	1	1,461	10.2 in.	Rainbow trout
2023	1	1,568	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2022	1	1,476	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2021	1	1,500	9.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2020	1	1,491	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2019	1	1,507	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2018	1	1,456	10.2 in.	Rainbow trout
2017	1	1,457	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2016	1	1,446	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2015	1	1,580	8.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2014	2	2,700	9.4 in.	Rainbow trout
2013	1	2,704	8.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2012	2	2,702	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2011	2	2,686	10.4 in.	Rainbow trout
2010	2	3,504	10.3 in.	Rainbow trout
2009	2	3,504	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2008	2	3,510	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2007	2	2,999	10.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2006	1	1,562	9.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2005	1	1,546	10.4 in.	Rainbow trout
2004	1	1,502	10.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2003	1	2,002	9.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2002	1	1,001	9.6 in.	Rainbow trout

All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (5)

Deep Lake: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

May 29, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,450	9.9 in.
June 4, 2024	Rainbow trout	1,461	10.2 in.
June 9, 2023	Rainbow trout	1,568	9.9 in.
May 31, 2022	Rainbow trout	1,476	10.1 in.
May 26, 2021	Rainbow trout	1,500	9.8 in.

Fishing rules

Deep Lake, Sevier County2026 guidebook, p. 30

Trout limit: 8 from Aug. 15 to Dec. 31.

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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Deep Lake questions

When is Deep Lake stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Deep Lake was stocked in late May (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 30, 2026.

What fish are in Deep Lake?

Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.

Are there special fishing rules at Deep Lake?

Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.

Sources

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.