Ranger Lake fishing
Ranger Lake was last stocked on Aug. 11, 2026 with 304 brook trout (3.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 1,872 fish here, the 31st most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Ranger Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Brook trout | 304 | 3.2 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 Ranger Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on Aug. 4.
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.
Ranger Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 12, 2007. Since then DWR has logged 20 stockings here in 19 different years, 4,913 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 100% (1,872 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (55% of records) and August (25% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.0 to 3.6 in.). The yearly average was 3.0 in. in 2021 and 3.6 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 1,872, the 31st most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 642nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Aberdunk Lake, 0.8 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Ranger Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 304 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 303 | 3.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 356 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 303 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 304 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 302 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 301 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 308 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 158 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 436 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 200 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 183 | 1.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 208 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 200 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 215 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 208 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 208 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 213 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 203 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (5)
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Brook trout | 303 | 3.6 in. |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | Brook trout | 356 | 3.3 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | Brook trout | 303 | 3.2 in. |
| July 28, 2022 | Brook trout | 304 | 3.2 in. |
| July 27, 2021 | Brook trout | 302 | 3.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Ranger 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.
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Ranger Lake questions
When is Ranger Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Ranger Lake was stocked in late July to early August (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 11, 2026.
What fish are in Ranger Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Ranger 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. 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.