Rainbow Lake Fish Stocking
Utah · 1980–2021 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Rainbow Lake was last stocked June 30, 2021 with Brook Trout. Rainbow Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 1980–2021, with about 16,895 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainbow Lake is stocked
Rainbow Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 9 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 | 1,403 | 2.79" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 2.88" | Utah DWR |
| June 30, 2016 | Brook Trout | 3,571 | 2.06" | Utah DWR |
| June 19, 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,011 | 2.4" | Utah DWR |
| July 8, 2010 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 2.79" | Utah DWR |
| July 7, 2006 | Brook Trout | 996 | 2.75" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2006 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2004 | Brook Trout | 994 | 2.48" | Utah DWR |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2000 | Brook Trout | 495 | 2.55" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 1996 | Brook Trout | 1,005 | 2.3" | Utah DWR |
| July 10, 1992 | Brook Trout | 1,001 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| June 23, 1988 | Brook Trout | 1,005 | 2.79" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1984 | Brook Trout | 1,210 | — | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 1980 | Brook Trout | 1,204 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Events (1979–2024 archive), Rainbow Lake was last stocked June 30, 2021 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rainbow Lake?
Rainbow Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Rainbow Lake stocked?
Rainbow Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Rainbow Lake stocked?
Rainbow Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 1980 and 2021.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake?
About 16,895 fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake across 14 recorded events since 1980, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainbow Lake?
Fish stocked in Rainbow Lake average about 2.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.