Ruth Lake (BR-40) fishing
Ruth Lake (BR-40) was last stocked on July 24, 2026 with 500 brook trout (3.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 2,993 fish here, the 58th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Ruth Lake (BR-40) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 24, 2026 | Brook trout | 500 | 3.0 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 Ruth Lake (BR-40) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 26.
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.
Ruth Lake (BR-40) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 24, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 26 stockings here in 23 different years, 11,794 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 100% (2,993 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (73% of records) and June (27% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.7 to 3.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 2,993, the 58th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 555th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Lofty Lake (W-41), 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.
Ruth Lake (BR-40) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 500 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 500 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 500 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 494 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 504 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 495 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 512 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 650 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 500 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 503 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 533 | 2.4 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 496 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 542 | 2.4 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 499 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 495 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 500 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 496 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 504 | 3.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 504 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 496 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 505 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 500 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 566 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (5)
| June 26, 2025 | Brook trout | 500 | 3.0 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Brook trout | 500 | 2.9 in. |
| July 13, 2023 | Brook trout | 494 | 2.7 in. |
| June 27, 2022 | Brook trout | 504 | 2.8 in. |
| June 29, 2021 | Brook trout | 495 | 2.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Ruth Lake (BR-40) 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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Ruth Lake (BR-40) questions
When is Ruth Lake (BR-40) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Ruth Lake (BR-40) was stocked in late June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 24, 2026.
What fish are in Ruth Lake (BR-40)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Ruth Lake (BR-40)?
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.