Ridge Lake fishing
Ridge Lake was last stocked on July 14, 2026 with 47 brook trout (2.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 306 fish here, the 63rd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Ridge Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| July 14, 2026 | Brook trout | 47 | 2.8 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 Ridge 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. 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.
Ridge Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 24 stockings here in 24 different years, 2,131 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 100% (306 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (71% of records) and June (29% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.6 to 3.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 306, the 63rd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 998th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Bess Lake, 0.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Ridge Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 47 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 50 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 55 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 55 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 48 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 51 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 61 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 55 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 105 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 150 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 105 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 110 | 1.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 104 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 100 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 107 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 111 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 104 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 111 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 98 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 105 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 99 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 98 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 97 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 105 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (5)
| June 23, 2025 | Brook trout | 50 | 2.9 in. |
| June 24, 2024 | Brook trout | 55 | 2.6 in. |
| July 10, 2023 | Brook trout | 55 | 2.6 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 48 | 3.0 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Brook trout | 51 | 2.7 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.
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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Ridge Lake questions
When is Ridge Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Ridge Lake was stocked in early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 14, 2026.
What fish are in Ridge Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Ridge 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. 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.