Rim Lake fishing
Rim 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 Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 3,290 fish here, the 26th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Recent stockings at Rim Lake
- Sept. 10, 20261,001 arctic grayling, 1.8 in. average
- July 13, 2026299 brook trout, 2.9 in. average
- June 23, 2025297 brook trout, 3.0 in. average
- June 24, 2024305 brook trout, 2.6 in. average
- July 10, 2023296 brook trout, 2.6 in. average
- July 7, 2022299 brook trout, 3.0 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Rim Lake facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 10, 2026 (61 days ago): 1,001 arctic grayling
- Stockings in 2026
- 2 (1,300 fish): 1,001 arctic grayling and 299 brook trout
- County
- Garfield County
- Stocked since 2021
- brook trout and arctic grayling
- Average size stocked
- 2.5 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 26th most fish of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- RIM L BTS
- Nearest water
- Spectacle Lake, 0.6 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Rim Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 1,001 | 1.8 in. |
| July 13, 2026 | Brook trout | 299 | 2.9 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.
Rim Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 33 stockings here in 25 different years, 11,995 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 55% (1,795 fish) and arctic grayling 45% (1,495 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (55% of records) and June (21% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 3.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 3,290, the 26th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 538th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Spectacle Lake, 0.6 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 Rim 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.
Rim Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,300 | 2.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 297 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 305 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 296 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 299 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 793 | 2.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 811 | 2.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 802 | 2.5 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 814 | 3.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 810 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 362 | 2.1 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 796 | 2.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 819 | 2.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 302 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 305 | 2.4 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 308 | 3.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 161 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 312 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 298 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 300 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 305 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 296 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 293 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 306 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 305 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (6)
| June 23, 2025 | Brook trout | 297 | 3.0 in. |
| June 24, 2024 | Brook trout | 305 | 2.6 in. |
| July 10, 2023 | Brook trout | 296 | 2.6 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 299 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 494 | 2.6 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Brook trout | 299 | 2.8 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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Rim Lake questions
When is Rim Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Rim Lake was stocked in early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Rim Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout and arctic grayling.
Are there special fishing rules at Rim 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.