Uinta Mountains, Bear River fishing
Uinta Mountains, Bear River is a lake in Summit County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. This DWR fishing area covers 20 stocked waters listed below.
Stocked waters in Uinta Mountains, Bear River
| Water | County | Last stocked | Species | Years stocked, 2021 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Lake (BR-45) | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 3 |
| Bourbon Lake (BR-1) | Summit | July 23, 2026 | Brook trout | 6 |
| Cutthroat Lake (BR-37) | Summit | July 2, 2024 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Hayden Lake (BR-36) | Summit | July 25, 2026 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Lake BR-2 | Summit | June 26, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Lake BR-24 | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Lake BR-34 | Summit | July 2, 2025 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Lake BR-43 | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 3 |
| Lake BR-44 | Summit | July 8, 2024 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Lake BR-50 | Summit | July 23, 2026 | Brook trout | 6 |
| Lake BR-55 | Summit | June 26, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Lorena Lake (BR-46) | Summit | June 26, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
| McPheters Lake (BR-14) | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 5 |
| Ostler Lake (BR-27) | Summit | July 8, 2024 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Priord Lake (BR-48) | Summit | July 8, 2024 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Ruth Lake (BR-40) | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Brook trout | 6 |
| Salamander Lake (BR-26) | Summit | July 23, 2026 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Scow Lake (BR-12) | Summit | June 26, 2025 | Brook trout | 3 |
| Teal Lake (BR-32) | Summit | July 2, 2025 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Whiskey Island Lake Br3 | Summit | Sept. 14, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 2 |
Fishing rules
No water-specific entry for Uinta Mountains, Bear River in the 2026 guidebook: statewide limits apply unless a group entry (such as a drainage) covers it.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing.
Access and facilities
- Other activities
- Hiking, OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching
- Camping
- Backpacking, Primitive tent camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Uinta Mountains, Bear River questions
What fish are in Uinta Mountains, Bear River?
DWR lists brook trout, cutthroat trout and tiger trout as likely catches and arctic grayling and mountain whitefish as possible.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.