Blanche Lake Fish Stocking
SALT LAKE County, Utah · 1981–2025 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Blanche Lake was last stocked September 17, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Blanche Lake has 50 stocking records on file, spanning 1981–2025, with about 90,540 fish stocked over that period.
When Blanche Lake is stocked
Blanche Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 21 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Blanche Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in SALT LAKE County, Utah.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Blanche Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Blanche Lake was last stocked September 17, 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Utah freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Utah license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Utah fish & wildlife agency.Official Utah regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Blanche Lake:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Blanche Lake
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Blanche Lake, freshest activity first.
Silver Lake
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Last stocked July 2026
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Last stocked September 2025
Red Pine Lake
4 miSALT LAKE County · 2 species · 23 records
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White Pine Lake
4 miSALT LAKE County · 1 species · 26 records
Last stocked September 2025
Red Pine Lake Upper
5 miSALT LAKE County · 1 species · 27 records
Last stocked September 2025
Upper Bells Reservoir
5 miSALT LAKE County · 1 species · 32 records
Last stocked September 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,035 | 2.26" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 2025 | Brook Trout | 909 | 3.01" | Utah DWR |
| September 24, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,040 | 2.31" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2024 | Brook Trout | 912 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| September 19, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,001 | 2.28" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 2023 | Brook Trout | 910 | 2.68" | Utah DWR |
| September 19, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,000 | 2.43" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2022 | Brook Trout | 912 | 2.75" | Utah DWR |
Show 42 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | 2.46" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2021 | Brook Trout | 909 | 2.79" | Utah DWR |
| September 22, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,002 | 2.13" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,006 | 2.47" | Utah DWR |
| October 1, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 4,998 | 2.39" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,001 | 2.68" | Utah DWR |
| October 15, 2018 | Arctic Grayling | 4,510 | 3.31" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 2.88" | Utah DWR |
| September 25, 2017 | Arctic Grayling | 3,016 | 2.79" | Utah DWR |
| June 28, 2017 | Brook Trout | 999 | 2.38" | Utah DWR |
| August 8, 2016 | Brook Trout | 1,022 | 2.67" | Utah DWR |
| September 19, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 4,007 | 2.93" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,501 | 2.04" | Utah DWR |
| July 2, 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,512 | 2.56" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 2.36" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,495 | 2.45" | Utah DWR |
| September 15, 2010 | Brook Trout | 745 | 3.77" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2010 | Brook Trout | 0 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2009 | Brook Trout | 0 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2008 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 11, 2007 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3.22" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2007 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 17, 2006 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2006 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 19, 2005 | Brook Trout | 1,501 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2005 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2004 | Brook Trout | 994 | 2.32" | Utah DWR |
| July 2, 2003 | Brook Trout | 1,501 | 2.62" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 2002 | Brook Trout | 1,499 | 2.54" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 2001 | Brook Trout | 1,501 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| July 13, 2000 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 2.55" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1999 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 2.72" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 1998 | Brook Trout | 1,505 | 2.46" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 1997 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 2.85" | Utah DWR |
| August 1, 1995 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 3.14" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 1993 | Brook Trout | 1,502 | 2.61" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 1991 | Brook Trout | 2,470 | 3.1" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 1989 | Brook Trout | 2,491 | 2.93" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1987 | Brook Trout | 2,511 | 2.67" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 1985 | Brook Trout | 1,701 | — | Utah DWR |
| July 11, 1983 | Brook Trout | 1,697 | — | Utah DWR |
| August 14, 1981 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,725 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Blanche Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Blanche Lake was last stocked September 17, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Blanche Lake?
Blanche Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and Arctic Grayling.
What time of year is Blanche Lake stocked?
Blanche Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Blanche Lake stocked?
Blanche Lake is stocked intermittently — 50 recorded stockings between 1981 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Blanche Lake?
About 90,540 fish have been stocked in Blanche Lake across 50 recorded events since 1981, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Blanche Lake?
Fish stocked in Blanche Lake average about 2.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Blanche Lake?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Utah freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Utah fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Blanche Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Blanche Lake typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.