Rainbow Lake Fish Stocking
DUCHESNE County, Utah · 1982–2026 on record
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Rainbow Lake was last stocked July 16, 2026 with Brook Trout. Rainbow Lake has 21 stocking records on file, spanning 1982–2026, with about 57,194 fish stocked over that period.
When Rainbow Lake is stocked
Rainbow Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | Brook Trout | 2,471 | 3.45" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2026 | Brook Trout | 524 | 3.51" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2026 | Tiger Trout | 501 | 4.02" | Utah DWR |
| June 26, 2024 | Tiger Trout | 698 | 3.64" | Utah DWR |
| July 21, 2023 | Brook Trout | 3,514 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 6, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 398 | 3.69" | Utah DWR |
| September 21, 2020 | Brook Trout | 3,496 | 2.97" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,519 | 2.53" | Utah DWR |
Show 13 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2013 | Brook Trout | 3,531 | 2.61" | Utah DWR |
| July 15, 2010 | Brook Trout | 3,496 | 2.89" | Utah DWR |
| July 16, 2007 | Brook Trout | 3,489 | 2.6" | Utah DWR |
| July 1, 2007 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 3" | Utah DWR |
| July 2, 2003 | Brook Trout | 3,499 | 2.49" | Utah DWR |
| July 11, 2000 | Brook Trout | 495 | 2.56" | Utah DWR |
| July 9, 1999 | Brook Trout | 3,503 | 2.63" | Utah DWR |
| July 11, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 3,510 | 3.46" | Utah DWR |
| July 27, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 3,498 | 2.6" | Utah DWR |
| July 12, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.9" | Utah DWR |
| June 24, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,502 | 1.98" | Utah DWR |
| June 17, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 3,550 | — | Utah DWR |
| July 14, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | — | Utah DWR |
Frequently asked
When was Rainbow Lake last stocked?
According to Utah DWR — Fish Stocking Report, Rainbow Lake was last stocked July 16, 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Rainbow Lake?
Rainbow Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Tiger Trout, and Rainbow 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 — 21 recorded stockings between 1982 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake?
About 57,194 fish have been stocked in Rainbow Lake across 21 recorded events since 1982, per Utah fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Rainbow Lake?
Fish stocked in Rainbow Lake average about 3.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.