Dean Lake Fish Stocking
Utah · 1981–2021 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Dean Lake was last stocked June 30, 2021 with Brook Trout. Dean Lake has 19 stocking records on file, spanning 1981–2021, with about 29,710 fish stocked over that period.
When Dean Lake is stocked
Dean Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,599 | 2.79" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.88" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.5" | Utah DWR |
| June 25, 2012 | Brook Trout | 890 | 2.3" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2010 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2009 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.71" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2009 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 2006 | Brook Trout | 1,596 | 2.75" | Utah DWR |
Show 11 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2006 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 2005 | Brook Trout | 1,595 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2005 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 2002 | Brook Trout | 1,607 | 2.54" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1999 | Brook Trout | 1,605 | 2.72" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 1996 | Brook Trout | 1,599 | 2.3" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 1993 | Brook Trout | 1,601 | 2.61" | Utah DWR |
| July 5, 1990 | Brook Trout | 1,603 | 3.02" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1987 | Brook Trout | 1,600 | 2.67" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1984 | Brook Trout | 1,613 | — | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 1981 | Brook Trout | 1,602 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Dean Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Dean Lake was last stocked June 30, 2021 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Dean Lake?
Dean Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Dean Lake stocked?
Dean Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Dean Lake stocked?
Dean Lake is stocked intermittently — 19 recorded stockings between 1981 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in Dean Lake?
About 29,710 fish have been stocked in Dean Lake across 19 recorded events since 1981, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Dean Lake?
Fish stocked in Dean Lake average about 2.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.