Meeks Lake fishing
Meeks Lake was last stocked on Aug. 4, 2026 with 185 brook trout (3.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 22,898 fish here, the 10th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Meeks Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 4, 2026 | Brook trout | 185 | 3.1 in. |
| May 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 768 | 3.7 in. |
| Oct. 21, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 3,744 | 2.1 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 Meeks Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on July 1, last on Oct. 21.
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.
Meeks Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 6, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 59 stockings here in 25 different years, 117,657 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 69% (15,816 fish), rainbow trout 24% (5,515 fish), brook trout 7% (1,501 fish) and tiger trout 0% (66 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (31% of records) and June (20% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.0 to 4.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 22,898, the 10th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 212th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Floating Island, 0.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Meeks Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 953 | 3.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 4,887 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 5,089 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 4,995 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 1,787 | 3.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 5,187 | 2.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 1,216 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 6,207 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 6,033 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 6,128 | 1.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 6,047 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 1,059 | 3.5 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 6,110 | 1.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 5,920 | 2.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 6,897 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 5,547 | 1.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 6,539 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 5,853 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 5,065 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 5,577 | 1.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 1,500 | 2.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 5,514 | 1.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 1,495 | 2.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 5,540 | 1.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 6,512 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (15)
| July 29, 2025 | Brook trout | 275 | 3.6 in. |
| July 29, 2025 | Tiger trout | 66 | 3.4 in. |
| July 1, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 802 | 2.8 in. |
| Oct. 28, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,050 | 2.1 in. |
| July 22, 2024 | Brook trout | 273 | 2.8 in. |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 766 | 4.0 in. |
| Oct. 24, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 3,996 | 2.0 in. |
| July 25, 2023 | Brook trout | 257 | 2.9 in. |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 742 | 4.9 in. |
| July 26, 2022 | Brook trout | 250 | 3.2 in. |
| June 14, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 785 | 4.2 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 752 | 3.7 in. |
| Sept. 28, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 4,026 | 2.0 in. |
| Aug. 3, 2021 | Brook trout | 261 | 3.0 in. |
| June 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 2.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Meeks 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.
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Meeks Lake questions
When is Meeks Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Meeks Lake was stocked in early June (3 of the last 5 years), late July (4 of the last 5 years) and late October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 4, 2026.
What fish are in Meeks Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout and tiger trout.
What are the fishing limits at Meeks 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. 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.