Electric Lake fishing
Electric Lake was last stocked on July 20, 2026 with 250 lake trout (4.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 425-acre lake in Emery County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 137,928 fish here, the 2nd most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: once algae dies back in cooler water, expect fair to good tiger trout fishing on flies, lures and bait. Cutthroat stay active all day, and shore anglers can reach them.
Kokanee may not be kept at Electric Lake or its tributaries from Sept. 10 to Nov. 30.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Electric Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| July 20, 2026 | Lake trout | 250 | 4.7 in. |
| May 12, 2026 | Tiger trout | 9,900 | 3.0 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 10,000 | 2.3 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 Electric Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on July 15, last on Oct. 14.
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.
Electric Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 22, 2007. Since then DWR has logged 45 stockings here in 20 different years, 587,055 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 44% (60,671 fish), cutthroat trout 38% (51,886 fish), kokanee salmon 17% (23,850 fish) and lake trout 1% (1,521 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (29% of records) and July (27% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.0 to 4.7 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 137,928, the 2nd most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County and 44th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Boulger Reservoir, 2.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Electric Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10,150 | 3.0 in. | Lake trout, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 3 | 20,227 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Lake trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 27,641 | 2.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Lake trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 27,700 | 2.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Lake trout, Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 10,252 | 4.2 in. | Lake trout, Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 41,958 | 3.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Lake trout, Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2020 | 3 | 38,246 | 3.9 in. | Lake trout, Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2019 | 3 | 43,364 | 3.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2018 | 3 | 53,359 | 3.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2017 | 3 | 48,277 | 3.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2016 | 2 | 20,854 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2015 | 2 | 38,319 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2014 | 2 | 43,120 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2013 | 2 | 48,200 | 3.0 in. | Tiger trout, Kokanee salmon |
| 2012 | 2 | 20,160 | 4.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 20,130 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 20,026 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 20,020 | 3.3 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 20,000 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 15,052 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (15)
| July 23, 2025 | Tiger trout | 9,976 | 3.7 in. |
| July 15, 2025 | Lake trout | 251 | 4.6 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 17,324 | 2.2 in. |
| Aug. 6, 2024 | Lake trout | 252 | 4.3 in. |
| July 30, 2024 | Tiger trout | 10,065 | 4.3 in. |
| Oct. 26, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 12,804 | 2.0 in. |
| Oct. 26, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 4,408 | 2.0 in. |
| July 26, 2023 | Lake trout | 248 | 3.6 in. |
| July 12, 2023 | Tiger trout | 10,240 | 4.5 in. |
| June 29, 2022 | Lake trout | 262 | 3.6 in. |
| June 23, 2022 | Tiger trout | 9,990 | 4.3 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 7,350 | 2.3 in. |
| June 30, 2021 | Lake trout | 258 | 4.1 in. |
| June 17, 2021 | Tiger trout | 10,500 | 3.6 in. |
| May 5, 2021 | Kokanee salmon | 23,850 | 3.2 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Electric 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
- Boating
- Boat ramp
- Accessible
- Restrooms
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Electric Lake questions
When is Electric Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Electric Lake was stocked in late July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late October (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 20, 2026.
What fish are in Electric Lake?
DWR lists cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon and tiger trout as likely catches and rainbow trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked lake trout, tiger trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon.
What are the fishing limits at Electric 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.