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.
Recent stockings at Oowah Lake
- Sept. 10, 20262,002 arctic grayling, 1.8 in. average
- July 1, 20261,300 rainbow trout, 10.5 in. average
- May 27, 20261,820 rainbow trout, 10.1 in. average
- July 9, 20251,443 rainbow trout, 10.5 in. average
- June 2, 20251,657 rainbow trout, 10.3 in. average
- July 15, 20241,118 rainbow trout, 9.8 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Oowah Lake facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 10, 2026 (61 days ago): 2,002 arctic grayling
- Stockings in 2026
- 3 (5,122 fish): 3,120 rainbow trout and 2,002 arctic grayling
- County
- Grand County
- Stocked since 2021
- rainbow trout and arctic grayling
- Likely catch (DWR)
- rainbow trout
- Average size stocked
- 8.9 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 3rd most fish of 9 stocked waters in Grand County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- OOWAH L
- Nearest water
- Warner Lake, 1.2 mi
- Rules
- Statewide rules (no water-specific entry in the 2026 guidebook)
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: cooling water should clear out the summer algae, and trout then feed actively to bulk up ahead of winter. DWR expects fair to good rainbow and brook trout fishing with natural baits, lures and flies.
This report is more than 60 days old. Conditions have likely changed.
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 Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
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 232nd of 1,076 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.
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. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
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 Nov. 10, 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
No water-specific entry for Oowah Lake in the 2026 guidebook: statewide limits apply unless a group entry (such as a drainage) covers it.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing.
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.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.