Panguitch Lake fishing
Panguitch Lake was last stocked on Aug. 11, 2026 with 7,976 splake, 2,802 tiger trout and 50 brook trout (3.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Garfield County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 1,178,223 fish here, the most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Latest fishing report
A dam replacement kept the lake lower, with work expected to wrap up in mid or late summer 2026. Fall outlook: once summer algae clears, shore fishing should be good to excellent as trout cruise the banks. Release cutthroat and tigers 15 to 22 inches. Wipers and tiger muskie were stocked; muskie limit is one over 40 inches.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 18, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Panguitch Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Splake | 7,976 | 3.1 in. |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Brook trout | 50 | 3.2 in. |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Tiger trout | 2,802 | 3.4 in. |
| May 26, 2026 | Tiger trout | 10,002 | 3.3 in. |
| May 26, 2026 | Tiger trout | 10,081 | 3.2 in. |
| April 22, 2026 | Tiger muskie | 5,000 | 2.0 in. |
| March 16, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 3,300 | 8.4 in. |
| March 16, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 22,075 | 8.4 in. |
| March 9, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6,000 | 8.4 in. |
| March 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 23,432 | 10.4 in. |
| March 3, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 16,284 | 10.2 in. |
| Nov. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,784 | 11.3 in. |
| Nov. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 5,120 | 11.3 in. |
| Nov. 3, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 27,405 | 4.1 in. |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 30,024 | 8.1 in. |
| Sept. 29, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 29,928 | 7.8 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 Panguitch Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 14 records, first on March 19, last on Nov. 6.
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.
Panguitch Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 7, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 686 stockings here in 25 different years, 5,722,213 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 57% (675,535 fish), cutthroat trout 27% (314,760 fish), tiger trout 11% (128,883 fish), splake 2% (20,066 fish), brook trout 1% (17,641 fish), wiper 1% (12,487 fish) and tiger muskie 1% (8,851 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (30% of records) and October (23% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 7.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.0 to 11.6 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 1,178,223, the most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 9th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Panguitch Creek, 4.4 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Panguitch Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 107,002 | 7.3 in. | Splake, Brook trout, Tiger trout, Tiger muskie, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 14 | 187,946 | 7.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Tiger muskie, Wiper |
| 2024 | 39 | 218,800 | 6.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger muskie, Wiper, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 35 | 275,267 | 6.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Wiper, Splake |
| 2022 | 30 | 198,019 | 7.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brook trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 36 | 191,189 | 7.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2020 | 28 | 170,154 | 8.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2019 | 11 | 167,833 | 7.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2018 | 21 | 240,018 | 7.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2017 | 6 | 171,215 | 6.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2016 | 27 | 174,282 | 7.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2015 | 24 | 164,519 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2014 | 14 | 175,293 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2013 | 26 | 184,343 | 6.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brook trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2012 | 30 | 175,555 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2011 | 24 | 161,252 | 7.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2010 | 28 | 215,691 | 6.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2009 | 17 | 217,980 | 6.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2008 | 30 | 323,305 | 4.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 31 | 359,632 | 4.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2006 | 65 | 462,560 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 20 | 251,847 | 5.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2004 | 67 | 374,407 | 5.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2003 | 28 | 304,560 | 4.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 24 | 249,544 | 4.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (149)
| May 23, 2025 | Tiger trout | 20,017 | 3.0 in. |
| May 19, 2025 | Tiger muskie | 3,511 | 3.5 in. |
| May 12, 2025 | Wiper | 1,681 | 7.8 in. |
| May 12, 2025 | Wiper | 328 | 7.8 in. |
| March 26, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 3,025 | 8.0 in. |
| March 26, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 22,110 | 8.0 in. |
| March 24, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 11,367 | 9.9 in. |
| March 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 14,118 | 10.6 in. |
| March 19, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 14,528 | 10.3 in. |
| Nov. 5, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 5,499 | 4.1 in. |
| Nov. 4, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 27,495 | 4.1 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,680 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,680 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,680 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,680 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,520 | 8.3 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,450 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,199 | 5.0 in. |
| Oct. 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,335 | 3.5 in. |
| Oct. 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 4,733 | 6.1 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 340 | 9.0 in. |
| July 17, 2024 | Wiper | 5,130 | 2.0 in. |
| June 27, 2024 | Tiger trout | 3,311 | 3.2 in. |
| June 27, 2024 | Tiger trout | 20,002 | 3.4 in. |
| June 11, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 40,163 | 7.2 in. |
| May 8, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 676 | 10.0 in. |
| April 30, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 6,716 | 8.7 in. |
| April 29, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 6,417 | 8.7 in. |
| April 29, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 6,509 | 8.7 in. |
| April 24, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,715 | 8.7 in. |
| Dec. 4, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 4,246 | 4.0 in. |
| Nov. 14, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 50,000 | 3.2 in. |
| Nov. 6, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 28,860 | 4.2 in. |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | Tiger trout | 8,000 | 5.6 in. |
| Oct. 23, 2023 | Tiger trout | 7,600 | 5.6 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,870 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,870 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,713 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,825 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,645 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,600 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,600 | 8.2 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,600 | 8.2 in. |
| Aug. 17, 2023 | Wiper | 3,323 | 8.3 in. |
| June 8, 2023 | Wiper | 2,025 | 7.7 in. |
| June 8, 2023 | Wiper | 0 | 9.8 in. |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 36,782 | 7.5 in. |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 32,250 | 7.7 in. |
| June 2, 2023 | Splake | 10,053 | 3.0 in. |
| May 19, 2023 | Splake | 2,037 | 2.8 in. |
| May 15, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 4,247 | 10.0 in. |
| May 9, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1,535 | 10.0 in. |
| May 9, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 2,235 | 9.1 in. |
| May 8, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,248 | 9.1 in. |
| May 8, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,310 | 9.1 in. |
| May 8, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,535 | 9.1 in. |
| May 8, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,658 | 9.1 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,750 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,875 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,875 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 12, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,150 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,050 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,750 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,750 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,750 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,750 | 7.9 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,750 | 7.9 in. |
| June 23, 2022 | Tiger trout | 10,027 | 4.3 in. |
| June 23, 2022 | Tiger trout | 10,027 | 4.3 in. |
| June 7, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 32,817 | 7.9 in. |
| June 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 3,243 | 2.5 in. |
| June 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 8,271 | 2.7 in. |
| June 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 977 | 2.6 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 28,224 | 8.3 in. |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 5,029 | 2.8 in. |
| June 2, 2022 | Tiger trout | 1,004 | 3.0 in. |
| May 12, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 10,864 | 6.7 in. |
| May 4, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 6,019 | 8.5 in. |
| May 3, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 6,945 | 8.5 in. |
| May 3, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 7,177 | 8.5 in. |
| May 3, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 6,945 | 8.5 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,280 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,280 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,280 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,360 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,280 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,280 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,724 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,981 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 96 | 11.6 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,760 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| Oct. 13, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,944 | 8.8 in. |
| July 26, 2021 | Brook trout | 5,100 | 3.2 in. |
| June 18, 2021 | Tiger trout | 11,010 | 2.6 in. |
| June 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 8,705 | 3.2 in. |
| June 16, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 625 | 10.4 in. |
| June 1, 2021 | Tiger trout | 15,000 | 3.3 in. |
| May 6, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 6,213 | 8.6 in. |
| May 5, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 6,649 | 8.6 in. |
| May 5, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 20,096 | 7.4 in. |
| May 5, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 44,557 | 7.1 in. |
| May 5, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 6,540 | 8.6 in. |
| May 4, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 6,213 | 8.6 in. |
Fishing rules
- Trout limit: 4 combined.
- Of those, no more than 2 cutthroat or tiger trout under 15 inches and no more than 1 cutthroat or tiger trout over 22 inches.
- All cutthroat and tiger trout from 15 to 22 inches must be released right away.
- Trout may not be filleted or have heads or tails removed in the field or in transit.
- Any trout with cutthroat markings counts as a cutthroat trout.
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
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Camping
- Cabins, RV camping, Camp host, Primitive tent camping
- Facilities
- Drinking water, Electrical hookups, Fish cleaning station, Restrooms, Picnic tables, Fire rings, Gray water disposal
- Other activities
- Wildlife watching, Cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, OHV or 4WD trails
- Accessible
- Docks
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Panguitch Lake questions
When is Panguitch Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Panguitch Lake was stocked in early to mid May (5 of the last 5 years), early June (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late June (3 of the last 5 years), mid October (3 of the last 5 years) and early November (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 11, 2026.
What fish are in Panguitch Lake?
DWR lists cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout as likely catches and brook trout, brown trout, splake, tiger muskie, chub and wiper as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, tiger trout, wiper, brook trout, splake and tiger muskie.
Are there special fishing rules at Panguitch Lake?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
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.