Pine Lake fishing
Pine Lake was last stocked on June 10, 2026 with 2,494 rainbow trout (9.5 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 57,095 fish here, the 6th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: rainbows and tiger trout are plentiful, with good to excellent fishing as water cools on common baits, lures and flies. Cutthroat show up now and then.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 18, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Pine Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| June 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,494 | 9.5 in. |
| May 6, 2026 | Tiger trout | 1,501 | 9.7 in. |
| April 15, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3,510 | 9.8 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 Pine Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 6 records, first on April 30, last on Sept. 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.
Pine Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 17, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 132 stockings here in 25 different years, 263,509 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 64% (36,430 fish), cutthroat trout 21% (12,144 fish) and tiger trout 15% (8,521 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (44% of records) and April (24% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 8.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.6 to 12.2 in.). The yearly average was 9.0 in. in 2021 and 7.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 57,095, the 6th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 100th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: North Creek Reservoir, 13 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Pine Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7,505 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 6 | 11,551 | 7.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 9,847 | 8.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 6 | 9,607 | 8.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 5 | 9,017 | 8.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 5 | 9,568 | 9.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 12,664 | 7.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 6 | 12,475 | 7.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 8 | 13,894 | 7.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 6 | 14,059 | 6.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 10,537 | 8.0 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 4 | 10,797 | 8.0 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 9,035 | 6.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 11,280 | 7.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2012 | 7 | 8,660 | 9.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 7 | 11,276 | 8.0 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 5 | 11,003 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2009 | 9 | 13,252 | 8.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2008 | 5 | 11,437 | 9.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 5 | 11,711 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2006 | 4 | 7,991 | 8.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 5 | 6,305 | 9.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 6 | 10,012 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2003 | 6 | 10,001 | 8.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 4 | 10,025 | 8.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (26)
| Sept. 9, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 4,007 | 2.0 in. |
| June 11, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,035 | 10.2 in. |
| April 30, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1,515 | 9.4 in. |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,690 | 9.3 in. |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,687 | 9.4 in. |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,617 | 12.0 in. |
| Sept. 18, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 2,015 | 1.6 in. |
| June 19, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,200 | 9.7 in. |
| June 12, 2024 | Tiger trout | 1,512 | 9.0 in. |
| April 25, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,120 | 10.1 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 2,068 | 2.0 in. |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,200 | 12.2 in. |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,820 | 9.9 in. |
| May 25, 2023 | Tiger trout | 623 | 8.7 in. |
| May 25, 2023 | Tiger trout | 886 | 9.5 in. |
| May 11, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,010 | 10.8 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 2,034 | 2.0 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,004 | 10.1 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Tiger trout | 954 | 8.6 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,023 | 11.7 in. |
| April 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,002 | 10.0 in. |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 2,020 | 2.1 in. |
| June 18, 2021 | Tiger trout | 1,530 | 9.9 in. |
| May 26, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,995 | 10.8 in. |
| May 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,900 | 10.8 in. |
| April 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,123 | 11.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Pine 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
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Other activities
- OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching, Hiking, Mountain biking
- Facilities
- Restrooms, Drinking water, Fire rings, Picnic tables
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Pine Lake questions
When is Pine Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Pine Lake was stocked in late April (3 of the last 5 years), late May (3 of the last 5 years), mid June (3 of the last 5 years) and mid September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 10, 2026.
What fish are in Pine Lake?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches and brook trout, cutthroat trout and tiger trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, tiger trout and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Pine 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.