Oowah Lake fishing
Oowah Lake was last stocked on Sept. 10, 2026 with 2,002 arctic grayling (1.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Grand County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 19,461 fish here, the 3rd most of 9 stocked waters in Grand County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: summer algae should die back as it cools, and trout then feed heavily. Rainbow and brook trout should bite fair to good on flies, lures and bait.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Oowah Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 2,002 | 1.8 in. |
| July 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,300 | 10.5 in. |
| May 27, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,820 | 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 Oowah Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 2, last on July 9.
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.
Oowah Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 13, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 71 stockings here in 25 different years, 83,280 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 85% (16,448 fish) and arctic grayling 15% (3,013 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (38% of records) and June (31% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 8.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 11.0 in.). The yearly average was 6.1 in. in 2021 and 10.4 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 19,461, the 3rd most of 9 stocked waters in Grand County and 229th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Warner Lake, 1.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Oowah Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5,122 | 7.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 3,100 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 3,118 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 3,107 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 3,103 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,911 | 6.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 3,101 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 3,119 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 3,119 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 3,100 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 3,102 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 3 | 3,121 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 3,100 | 8.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 3,034 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 2,499 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 3 | 3,106 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 3,127 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 3,153 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 3,368 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 3,123 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 3 | 3,119 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 3,120 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 5 | 4,802 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 5 | 4,801 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 4 | 4,805 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (9)
| July 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,443 | 10.5 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,657 | 10.3 in. |
| July 15, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,118 | 9.8 in. |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 9.9 in. |
| July 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,107 | 9.6 in. |
| July 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,551 | 10.3 in. |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,552 | 11.0 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 1,011 | 2.6 in. |
| May 24, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 10.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Oowah 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
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Oowah Lake questions
When is Oowah Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Oowah Lake was stocked in early June (3 of the last 5 years) and early to mid July (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Oowah Lake?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches and arctic grayling and brook trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
What are the fishing limits at Oowah 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.