Elkhorn Lake Fish Stocking
Utah · 1981–2023 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Elkhorn Lake was last stocked July 13, 2023 with Brook Trout. Elkhorn Lake has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1981–2023, with about 3,091 fish stocked over that period.
When Elkhorn Lake is stocked
Elkhorn Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2023 | Brook Trout | 104 | 2.68" | Utah DWR |
| July 30, 2020 | Brook Trout | 115 | 2.47" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 2017 | Brook Trout | 105 | 2.29" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 2014 | Brook Trout | 102 | 1.78" | Utah DWR |
| August 6, 2012 | Brook Trout | 96 | 2.68" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2010 | Brook Trout | 0 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2009 | Brook Trout | 0 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2008 | Brook Trout | 100 | 2.92" | Utah DWR |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2008 | Brook Trout | 100 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 13, 2005 | Brook Trout | 496 | 2.65" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2005 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 2002 | Brook Trout | 107 | 2.54" | Utah DWR |
| July 5, 2000 | Brook Trout | 105 | 2.55" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1999 | Brook Trout | 105 | 2.72" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 1996 | Brook Trout | 103 | 2.3" | Utah DWR |
| July 22, 1993 | Brook Trout | 99 | 2.61" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1990 | Brook Trout | 198 | 2.84" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1987 | Brook Trout | 206 | 2.67" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 1984 | Brook Trout | 200 | — | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 1981 | Brook Trout | 250 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Elkhorn Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Elkhorn Lake was last stocked July 13, 2023 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Elkhorn Lake?
Elkhorn Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Elkhorn Lake stocked?
Elkhorn Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Elkhorn Lake stocked?
Elkhorn Lake is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1981 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Elkhorn Lake?
About 3,091 fish have been stocked in Elkhorn Lake across 20 recorded events since 1981, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Elkhorn Lake?
Fish stocked in Elkhorn Lake average about 2.7 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.