Uinta Mountains, Uinta River fishing
Uinta Mountains, Uinta River is a lake in Duchesne County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. This DWR fishing area covers 29 stocked waters listed below.
Stocked waters in Uinta Mountains, Uinta River
| Water | County | Last stocked | Species | Years stocked, 2021 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolley Lake (U-96) | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Bowden Lake (U-32) | Duchesne | July 20, 2026 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Brook Lake (U-54) | Duchesne | July 15, 2026 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Carrot Lake (U-17) | Duchesne | July 1, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Chain Lake No. 4 (U-4) | Duchesne | Sept. 23, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 2 |
| Crescent Lake (U-48) | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Diamond Lake (U-39) | Duchesne | Sept. 15, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 1 |
| Divide Lake (U-59) | Duchesne | Sept. 18, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2 |
| Fox Reservoir (U-47) | Duchesne | July 7, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Gilbert Lake (U-82) | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lake U-100 | Duchesne | Sept. 15, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 1 |
| Lake U-22 | Duchesne | June 26, 2024 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Lake U-38 | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lake U-42 | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lake U-45 | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lake U-50 | Duchesne | June 30, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Lake U-75 | Duchesne | Sept. 23, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lake U-91 | Duchesne | Sept. 23, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lake U-93 | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Lilly Lake (U-23) | Duchesne | July 15, 2026 | Brook trout | 2 |
| Lower Rock Lake (WR-17) | Duchesne | July 7, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1 |
| Middle Rock Lake (WR-16) | Duchesne | Sept. 18, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2 |
| Okey Doke Lake (U-5) | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Penny Nickell Lake (U-98) | Duchesne | Sept. 18, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Pole Creek Lake | Duchesne | July 27, 2026 | Tiger trout | 6 |
| Rainbow Lake (U-33) | Duchesne | July 16, 2026 | Brook trout | 4 |
| Roberts Lake (U-15) | Duchesne | Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1 |
| Upper Rock Lake (WR-14) | Duchesne | Sept. 18, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2 |
| West Kidney Lake (U-26) | Duchesne | July 1, 2025 | Brook trout | 2 |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Uinta Mountains, Uinta River 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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Uinta Mountains, Uinta River questions
What fish are in Uinta Mountains, Uinta River?
DWR lists brook trout and cutthroat trout as likely catches and arctic grayling and golden trout as possible.
What are the fishing limits at Uinta Mountains, Uinta River?
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.