Utah Lake fishing
Utah Lake was last stocked on Oct. 8, 2026 with 11,894 sucker (7.5 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Utah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 163,948 fish here, the most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County.
Recent stockings at Utah Lake
- Oct. 8, 202611,894 sucker, 7.5 in. average
- Oct. 7, 20261,498 channel catfish, 4.3 in. average
- June 17, 202622,890 sucker, 11.3 in. average
- June 25, 202519 sucker, 14.9 in. average
- May 29, 202510,471 sucker, 13.2 in. average
- March 18, 20252,058 sucker, 5.2 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Utah Lake facts
- Last stocked
- Oct. 8, 2026 (33 days ago): 11,894 sucker
- Stockings in 2026
- 4 (36,282 fish): 34,784 sucker and 1,498 channel catfish
- County
- Utah County
- Size
- 96,600 surface acres
- Stocked since 2021
- sucker and channel catfish
- Likely catch (DWR)
- black bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, walleye and white bass
- Average size stocked
- 9.1 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- Most fish of 58 stocked waters in Utah County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- UTAH L
- Nearest water
- Provo River, Lower (Center Street Bridge to I-15), 6.5 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Utah Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Oct. 8, 2026 | Sucker | 11,894 | 7.5 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Channel catfish | 1,498 | 4.3 in. |
| June 17, 2026 | Sucker | 21,575 | 11.3 in. |
| June 17, 2026 | Sucker | 1,315 | 11.3 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
Utah Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Aug. 27, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 343 stockings here in 23 different years, 958,591 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: sucker 99% (162,450 fish) and channel catfish 1% (1,498 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: August (18% of records) and September (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.1 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 4.3 to 14.9 in.). The yearly average was 10.3 in. in 2021 and 11.9 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 163,948, the most of 58 stocked waters in Utah County and 35th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Provo River, Lower (Center Street Bridge to I-15), 6.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
When is Utah Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on March 18, last on June 25.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Utah Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 36,282 | 9.7 in. | Sucker, Channel catfish |
| 2025 | 3 | 12,548 | 11.9 in. | Sucker |
| 2024 | 4 | 16,287 | 10.4 in. | Sucker |
| 2023 | 6 | 64,035 | 6.9 in. | Sucker |
| 2022 | 6 | 19,761 | 11.3 in. | Sucker |
| 2021 | 4 | 15,035 | 10.3 in. | Sucker |
| 2020 | 7 | 28,819 | 11.5 in. | Sucker |
| 2019 | 15 | 31,042 | 11.0 in. | Sucker |
| 2018 | 23 | 26,444 | 11.8 in. | Sucker |
| 2017 | 10 | 18,665 | 7.8 in. | Sucker |
| 2016 | 20 | 60,856 | 8.4 in. | Sucker |
| 2015 | 21 | 63,571 | 7.7 in. | Sucker |
| 2014 | 28 | 97,324 | 7.8 in. | Sucker |
| 2013 | 25 | 80,410 | 8.1 in. | Sucker |
| 2012 | 28 | 106,730 | 7.6 in. | Sucker |
| 2011 | 17 | 71,354 | 7.9 in. | Sucker |
| 2010 | 13 | 25,421 | 7.8 in. | Sucker |
| 2009 | 30 | 49,576 | 8.1 in. | Sucker |
| 2008 | 34 | 55,556 | 6.4 in. | Sucker |
| 2007 | 19 | 69,607 | 6.4 in. | Sucker |
| 2006 | 14 | 2,692 | 7.4 in. | Sucker |
| 2005 | 11 | 3,566 | 7.2 in. | Sucker |
| 2002 | 1 | 3,010 | 3.3 in. | Sucker |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (23)
| June 25, 2025 | Sucker | 19 | 14.9 in. |
| May 29, 2025 | Sucker | 10,471 | 13.2 in. |
| March 18, 2025 | Sucker | 2,058 | 5.2 in. |
| Nov. 18, 2024 | Sucker | 1,164 | 11.0 in. |
| Oct. 25, 2024 | Sucker | 17 | 14.1 in. |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | Sucker | 1,106 | 12.0 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Sucker | 14,000 | 10.2 in. |
| Oct. 11, 2023 | Sucker | 4,781 | 7.1 in. |
| Oct. 10, 2023 | Sucker | 5,032 | 7.1 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Sucker | 27,956 | 6.6 in. |
| July 10, 2023 | Sucker | 24,079 | 7.0 in. |
| May 17, 2023 | Sucker | 2,175 | 9.9 in. |
| March 2, 2023 | Sucker | 12 | 9.8 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2022 | Sucker | 4,692 | 11.0 in. |
| Oct. 17, 2022 | Sucker | 6,346 | 11.0 in. |
| June 14, 2022 | Sucker | 1,138 | 11.3 in. |
| June 13, 2022 | Sucker | 5,429 | 11.8 in. |
| May 4, 2022 | Sucker | 1,078 | 11.4 in. |
| May 4, 2022 | Sucker | 1,078 | 11.4 in. |
| Aug. 10, 2021 | Sucker | 12 | 6.9 in. |
| May 18, 2021 | Sucker | 4,051 | 10.3 in. |
| May 17, 2021 | Sucker | 5,239 | 10.3 in. |
| May 17, 2021 | Sucker | 5,733 | 10.3 in. |
Fishing rules
- Bass limit: 6 largemouth and smallmouth combined, no more than 1 over 12 inches.
- Northern pike: no limit, and none may be released; every pike caught must be killed right away.
- All suckers must be released immediately.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
Access and facilities
- Boating
- Hand launch, Boat ramp, Fuel
- Other activities
- Swimming, Wildlife watching, Waterskiing, Mountain biking, Cycling
- Facilities
- Trails/shoreline paths, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Covered picnic area, Drinking water, Fish cleaning station, Electrical hookups, Gray water disposal, Showers
- Accessible
- Docks, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Fishing piers, Wheelchair access
- Camping
- Camp host, Primitive tent camping, RV camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Utah Lake questions
When is Utah Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Utah Lake was stocked in early to mid May (3 of the last 5 years), late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Oct. 8, 2026.
What fish are in Utah Lake?
DWR lists black bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, walleye and white bass as likely catches and black crappie, bluegill, brown trout, cutthroat trout, green sunfish, largemouth bass and yellow perch as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked sucker and channel catfish.
Are there special fishing rules at Utah Lake?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
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.