Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork fishing
Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork is a lake in Summit County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. This DWR fishing area covers 12 stocked waters listed below.
Stocked waters in Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork
| Water | County | Last stocked | Species | Years stocked, 2021 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Red Castle (G-17) | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 5 |
| Hessie Lake (G-18) | Summit | Sept. 17, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2 |
| Lake G-13 | Summit | July 15, 2026 | Brook trout | 3 |
| Lake G-52 | Summit | July 15, 2026 | Brook trout | 3 |
| Lake G-56 | Summit | June 28, 2024 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Lake G-60 | Summit | July 8, 2024 | Tiger trout | 2 |
| Lake G-61 | Summit | July 15, 2026 | Brook trout | 3 |
| Lake G-64 | Summit | July 25, 2026 | Tiger trout | 3 |
| Lower Red Castle (G-12) | Summit | July 15, 2026 | Brook trout | 5 |
| Red Castle Lake (G-15) | Summit | July 25, 2026 | Tiger trout | 5 |
| Smiths Fork Pass Lake (G-14) | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 5 |
| Upper Red Castle (G-16) | Summit | July 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 5 |
Fishing rules
No water-specific entry for Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork 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, Smiths Fork questions
What fish are in Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork?
DWR lists brook trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish and tiger trout 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.