Raft Lake fishing
Raft Lake was last stocked on Sept. 10, 2026 with 1,001 arctic grayling (1.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Wayne County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 4,237 fish here, the 8th most of 34 stocked waters in Wayne County.
Recent stockings at Raft Lake
- Sept. 10, 20261,001 arctic grayling, 1.8 in. average
- July 13, 2026399 brook trout, 2.8 in. average
- June 23, 2025401 brook trout, 2.9 in. average
- Sept. 25, 2024249 arctic grayling, 2.5 in. average
- June 24, 2024396 brook trout, 2.6 in. average
- July 11, 2023401 brook trout, 2.6 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Raft Lake facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 10, 2026 (61 days ago): 1,001 arctic grayling
- Stockings in 2026
- 2 (1,400 fish): 1,001 arctic grayling and 399 brook trout
- County
- Wayne County
- Stocked since 2021
- brook trout, arctic grayling and splake
- Average size stocked
- 2.5 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 8th most fish of 34 stocked waters in Wayne County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- RAFT L BTN
- Nearest water
- Cub Lake, 2 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Raft Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 1,001 | 1.8 in. |
| July 13, 2026 | Brook trout | 399 | 2.8 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.
Raft Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 43 stockings here in 25 different years, 23,485 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 57% (2,403 fish), arctic grayling 41% (1,744 fish) and splake 2% (90 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (51% of records) and September (19% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 3.3 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 4,237, the 8th most of 34 stocked waters in Wayne County and 480th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Cub Lake, 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 Raft Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 23.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Raft Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,400 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 401 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 645 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 401 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 402 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 988 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout, Splake |
| 2020 | 2 | 1,016 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,000 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 605 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout, Splake |
| 2017 | 2 | 1,011 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 537 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 998 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 1,023 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 996 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 498 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 508 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 1,519 | 2.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 1,534 | 1.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 1,510 | 1.9 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,500 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 1,507 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,483 | 1.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 507 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 992 | 1.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 504 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (8)
| June 23, 2025 | Brook trout | 401 | 2.9 in. |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | Arctic grayling | 249 | 2.5 in. |
| June 24, 2024 | Brook trout | 396 | 2.6 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Brook trout | 401 | 2.6 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 402 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 494 | 2.6 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Brook trout | 404 | 2.7 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Splake | 90 | 3.3 in. |
Fishing rules
- Individually listed Boulder Mountain waters follow their own entries; any water not named separately follows statewide rules.
- No fishing from a boat with a motor, except at Wide Hollow Reservoir, Pine Lake and Lower Bowns Reservoir.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Raft Lake questions
When is Raft Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Raft Lake was stocked in late June to early July (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Raft Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout, arctic grayling and splake.
Are there special fishing rules at Raft 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 Nov. 10, 2026. 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.