Emerald Lake fishing
Emerald 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 3-acre lake in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 10,870 fish here, the 32nd 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.
Emerald Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 3,003 | 1.8 in. |
| July 23, 2026 | Brook trout | 54 | 3.0 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 Emerald Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on July 22.
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.
Emerald Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 42 stockings here in 25 different years, 42,754 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 55% (6,009 fish), arctic grayling 44% (4,807 fish) and brook trout 0% (54 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (48% of records) and September (17% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 6.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 11.4 in.). The yearly average was 5.9 in. in 2021 and 10.3 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 10,870, the 32nd most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 309th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Blue Lake (Sanpete County), 1.4 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Emerald Lake (D-20) in Duchesne County, 117.1 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids I448A and II141AM).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Emerald Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3,057 | 1.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 1,008 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 2,297 | 8.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,000 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 1,003 | 11.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 2,505 | 5.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 2,494 | 6.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 2,499 | 6.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 2,511 | 6.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 2,508 | 5.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 1,000 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 2,508 | 5.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,001 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 1,008 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 1,003 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 1,000 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 2,005 | 6.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 2,015 | 5.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 1,699 | 4.5 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,627 | 4.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 1,631 | 5.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,627 | 4.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 805 | 9.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 1,302 | 6.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 1,641 | 4.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (8)
| July 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,008 | 10.3 in. |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | Arctic grayling | 299 | 2.5 in. |
| July 16, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 9.4 in. |
| June 18, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 9.8 in. |
| July 26, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.0 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,003 | 11.4 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 1,505 | 2.6 in. |
| June 22, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Emerald 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.
Email me when Emerald Lake is stocked
Email me when Emerald Lake shows up in the DWR stocking report. Alerts start once we switch on email; your choices are saved now.
"Was stocked" alerts come from new rows in the DWR stocking report. "Often stocked around now" heads-ups come from past stocking records only. DWR does not publish stocking schedules, so a heads-up is never a promise. We store your email only for these alerts; ask us to delete it at [email protected]. Privacy.
Emerald Lake questions
When is Emerald Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Emerald Lake was stocked in mid to late July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Emerald Lake?
DWR lists arctic grayling and rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, arctic grayling and brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Emerald 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.