Foy Lake fishing
Foy Lake was last stocked on April 23, 2026 with 1,498 rainbow trout (9.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 5-acre lake in San Juan County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 17,123 fish here, the 7th most of 16 stocked waters in San Juan 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 rainbow 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.
Foy Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| April 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,498 | 9.9 in. |
| April 8, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,601 | 10.1 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 Foy Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on April 22, last on June 26.
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.
Foy Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 13, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 79 stockings here in 25 different years, 84,885 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (17,123 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (30% of records) and June (28% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.7 to 10.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 17,123, the 7th most of 16 stocked waters in San Juan County and 247th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Monticello Lake, 2.3 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Foy Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3,099 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 3,126 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 3,137 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 3,100 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 3,105 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,556 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 3,108 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 3,093 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 3,130 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 3,099 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 3,103 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 3 | 3,104 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 3,127 | 8.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 3,036 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 4 | 3,101 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 5 | 3,099 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 4 | 3,123 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 4 | 3,112 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 3,122 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 4 | 3,134 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 4 | 3,142 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 4,622 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 4 | 6,004 | 8.3 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 4 | 6,001 | 8.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 4,502 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (11)
| June 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,506 | 10.3 in. |
| April 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,620 | 10.2 in. |
| July 1, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,512 | 9.7 in. |
| May 22, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,625 | 9.9 in. |
| July 17, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 960 | 9.9 in. |
| June 7, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 990 | 10.2 in. |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,150 | 10.0 in. |
| June 27, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,605 | 10.2 in. |
| May 16, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 10.9 in. |
| June 17, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 600 | 10.0 in. |
| May 12, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 956 | 10.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Foy 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
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Restrooms
- Other activities
- OHV or 4WD trails
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Foy Lake questions
When is Foy Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Foy Lake was stocked in mid May (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 23, 2026.
What fish are in Foy Lake?
DWR lists brook trout and rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Foy 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.