Dons Lake Fish Stocking
GRAND County, Utah · 1980–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Dons Lake was last stocked June 22, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Dons Lake has 140 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2026, with about 182,086 fish stocked over that period.
When Dons Lake is stocked
Dons Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 46 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 994 | 10.54" | Utah DWR |
| April 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 9.59" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 920 | 10.51" | Utah DWR |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | 10.21" | Utah DWR |
| July 17, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 9.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 997 | 10.19" | Utah DWR |
| June 27, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 10.15" | Utah DWR |
| May 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,035 | 10.37" | Utah DWR |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,061 | 10.5" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 964 | 10.06" | Utah DWR |
| May 12, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,067 | 10.17" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 734 | 10.33" | Utah DWR |
| June 11, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 9.99" | Utah DWR |
| May 15, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 910 | 9.62" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 732 | 8.68" | Utah DWR |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 860 | 10.3" | Utah DWR |
| May 10, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 940 | 10.05" | Utah DWR |
| July 26, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 9.76" | Utah DWR |
| June 29, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 875 | 9.63" | Utah DWR |
| May 23, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 848 | 9.51" | Utah DWR |
| August 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 793 | 10.37" | Utah DWR |
| June 29, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 857 | 9.88" | Utah DWR |
| May 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 853 | 9.05" | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 806 | 9.43" | Utah DWR |
| June 8, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 853 | 8.59" | Utah DWR |
| May 12, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 854 | 8.27" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 801 | 8.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 8.56" | Utah DWR |
| May 19, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 848 | 8.79" | Utah DWR |
| July 2, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 785 | 8.92" | Utah DWR |
| May 29, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 839 | 7.93" | Utah DWR |
| April 25, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 835 | 9.86" | Utah DWR |
| July 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 681 | 10.83" | Utah DWR |
| June 20, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 812 | 10.52" | Utah DWR |
| May 3, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | 10.1" | Utah DWR |
| July 26, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 602 | 11.17" | Utah DWR |
| June 15, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 848 | 10.24" | Utah DWR |
| May 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,061 | 10.22" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 605 | 10.38" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2010 | Tiger Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 21, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 871 | 10.39" | Utah DWR |
| May 28, 2010 | Splake | 2,000 | 5" | Utah DWR |
| May 11, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,036 | 9.6" | Utah DWR |
| August 4, 2009 | Tiger Trout | 2,000 | 4.21" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2009 | Tiger Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 19, 2009 | Splake | 2,110 | 3.7" | Utah DWR |
| May 28, 2009 | Splake | 2,000 | 5" | Utah DWR |
| July 29, 2008 | Tiger Trout | 2,010 | 4.49" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2008 | Tiger Trout | 2,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 13, 2008 | Splake | 2,002 | 5.16" | Utah DWR |
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Frequently asked
When was Dons Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Dons Lake was last stocked June 22, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Dons Lake?
Dons Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Splake.
What time of year is Dons Lake stocked?
Dons Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Dons Lake stocked?
Dons Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 140 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Dons Lake?
About 182,086 fish have been stocked in Dons Lake across 140 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Dons Lake?
Fish stocked in Dons Lake average about 8.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.