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.
Recent stockings at Ridge Lake
- July 14, 202647 brook trout, 2.8 in. average
- June 23, 202550 brook trout, 2.9 in. average
- June 24, 202455 brook trout, 2.6 in. average
- July 10, 202355 brook trout, 2.6 in. average
- July 7, 202248 brook trout, 3.0 in. average
- July 6, 202151 brook trout, 2.7 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Ridge Lake facts
- Last stocked
- July 14, 2026 (119 days ago): 47 brook trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 1 (47 fish): 47 brook trout
- County
- Garfield County
- Stocked since 2021
- brook trout
- Average size stocked
- 2.8 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 63rd most fish of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- RIDGE L BTN
- Nearest water
- Bess Lake, 0.2 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
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 Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
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 1,007th of 1,076 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.
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. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
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 Nov. 10, 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.
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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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 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.