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
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork 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, 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.
What are the fishing limits at Uinta Mountains, Smiths Fork?
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.