Willow Lake fishing
Willow Lake was last stocked on Aug. 5, 2026 with 1,000 rainbow trout (10.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 34,213 fish here, the 9th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: cooling water should clear out the summer algae, and trout then feed hard ahead of winter. Expect fair to good rainbow and tiger trout fishing on natural baits, lures and flies.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Willow Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 5, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| June 24, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.4 in. |
| June 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 2,968 | 3.7 in. |
| May 27, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 998 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,008 | 11.8 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 Willow Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on June 18, last on Oct. 2.
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.
Willow Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 24, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 114 stockings here in 25 different years, 190,291 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 50% (17,188 fish) and rainbow trout 50% (17,025 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (41% of records) and June (32% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 7.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.7 to 11.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 34,213, the 9th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 151st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Ferron Reservoir, 3.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Willow Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 5,965 | 7.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 6,020 | 7.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 6,006 | 7.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 5,207 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 6,018 | 7.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 4,997 | 6.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 6,130 | 7.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 7,008 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 6 | 7,011 | 7.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 6,995 | 7.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 7,008 | 8.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 4 | 7,002 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 7,120 | 7.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 7,003 | 7.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 5 | 7,103 | 7.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 9,906 | 7.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2010 | 4 | 9,892 | 6.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 4 | 9,968 | 6.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 9,895 | 6.6 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 6 | 9,875 | 6.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2006 | 6 | 9,898 | 6.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 5 | 9,957 | 6.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 6 | 10,977 | 6.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 6 | 8,026 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2002 | 4 | 5,304 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (18)
| July 28, 2025 | Tiger trout | 3,000 | 3.9 in. |
| July 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 504 | 10.3 in. |
| June 18, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,508 | 9.6 in. |
| Oct. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| Aug. 1, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,005 | 10.8 in. |
| July 29, 2024 | Tiger trout | 3,001 | 4.3 in. |
| June 13, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| Oct. 26, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.3 in. |
| July 27, 2023 | Tiger trout | 2,205 | 4.9 in. |
| July 27, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.0 in. |
| June 28, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 9.5 in. |
| Oct. 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,005 | 11.9 in. |
| July 27, 2022 | Tiger trout | 3,014 | 5.1 in. |
| July 13, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.1 in. |
| June 14, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 11.2 in. |
| July 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 997 | 9.6 in. |
| July 7, 2021 | Tiger trout | 3,000 | 4.5 in. |
| June 9, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Willow Lake 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
- Facilities
- Fire rings, Covered picnic area, Restrooms
- Accessible
- Picnic tables, Restrooms, Trails/shoreline paths
- Camping
- 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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Willow Lake questions
When is Willow Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Willow Lake was stocked in mid June (3 of the last 5 years), late July (5 of the last 5 years) and early to mid October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 5, 2026.
What fish are in Willow Lake?
DWR lists rainbow trout and tiger trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and tiger trout.
What are the fishing limits at Willow Lake?
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.