Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway fishing
Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway is a lake in Duchesne and Summit counties, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. This DWR fishing area covers 10 stocked waters listed below.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: fewer people and plenty of fish, even at roadside lakes on the Mirror Lake Highway, but weather turns fast, so expect cold and possible snow; some lakes may allow ice fishing by late November. Rainbows take nightcrawler, dough bait, spinners, spoons and streamers; tiger and brook trout mostly hit lures.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Stocked waters in Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway
| Water | County | Last stocked | Species | Years stocked, 2021 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Lake (Z-1) | Duchesne | Aug. 31, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Lilly Lake (A-58) | Summit | Aug. 24, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Lily Lake (BR-11) | Summit | July 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Mirror Lake (Z-3) | Duchesne | Aug. 31, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Moosehorn Lake (Z-4) | Duchesne | Aug. 17, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Pass Lake (Z-5) | Duchesne | Aug. 31, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Teapot Lake (A-60) | Summit | Aug. 31, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Trial Lake (A-61) | Summit | Aug. 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Washington Lake (A-23) | Summit | July 15, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Whitney Reservoir | Summit | Aug. 26, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6 |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway 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.
Access and facilities
- Other activities
- Hiking, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Picnic tables, Restrooms
- Camping
- Backpacking
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway questions
What fish are in Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway?
DWR lists brook trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout as likely catches and arctic grayling as possible.
What are the fishing limits at Uinta Mountains, Mirror Lake Highway?
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. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.