Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) fishing
Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) was last stocked on July 15, 2026 with 805 cutthroat trout (2.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Daggett County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 4,698 fish here, the 14th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County.
Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 15, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 805 | 2.0 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 3 of those 5 years.
Stocking dates moved around from year to year, so no single window repeats in 3 or more of the last 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 30.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Sept. 23, 2020. Since then DWR has logged 5 stockings here in 5 different years, 7,707 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (4,698 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (40% of records) and July (20% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 3.8 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 4,698, the 14th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County and 458th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: West Fork Carter Creek, 1.3 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 805 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 900 | 2.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 1,502 | 3.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,491 | 1.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 3,009 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (3)
| June 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 900 | 2.7 in. |
| Oct. 1, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 1,502 | 3.8 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1,491 | 1.7 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) 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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Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) questions
When was Upper Potter Lake (GR-28) last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 15, 2026: 805 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in Upper Potter Lake (GR-28)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Upper Potter Lake (GR-28)?
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. 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.