Barney Lake fishing
Barney Lake was last stocked on Sept. 14, 2026 with 5,009 cutthroat trout (2.2 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 36,790 fish here, the 8th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Barney Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 14, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 5,009 | 2.2 in. |
| July 28, 2026 | Tiger trout | 1,000 | 3.0 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Barney Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on Sept. 17.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Barney Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 23, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 50 stockings here in 25 different years, 158,270 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 84% (30,773 fish) and tiger trout 16% (6,017 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (30% of records) and July (28% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.9 to 4.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 36,790, the 8th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 141st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Manning Meadow Reservoir, 1.1 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Barney Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6,009 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 6,011 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 5,499 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 6,028 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 6,292 | 2.1 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 6,951 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 6,055 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 7,450 | 1.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 6,343 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 6,083 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 7,954 | 3.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 2,842 | 6.4 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 2,751 | 7.0 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 2,741 | 6.6 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 2,162 | 6.6 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 2,898 | 7.2 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 2,959 | 6.7 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 8,259 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 8,202 | 2.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 8,007 | 1.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 8,103 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 8,003 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 5,082 | 2.2 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 17,200 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 8,386 | 2.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| Sept. 17, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 5,010 | 2.1 in. |
| Sept. 17, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1,001 | 4.0 in. |
| Sept. 16, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,498 | 1.9 in. |
| July 30, 2024 | Tiger trout | 1,001 | 3.2 in. |
| Sept. 12, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 5,028 | 1.9 in. |
| July 6, 2023 | Tiger trout | 1,000 | 2.5 in. |
| Sept. 7, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 5,288 | 2.0 in. |
| July 5, 2022 | Tiger trout | 1,004 | 2.8 in. |
| Sept. 2, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 5,940 | 2.1 in. |
| July 1, 2021 | Tiger trout | 1,011 | 2.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Barney Lake under that name, so statewide rules apply unless DWR posts a change. Some waters are covered by a group entry (for example a drainage or its tributaries).
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Barney Lake questions
When is Barney Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Barney Lake was stocked in early July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 14, 2026.
What fish are in Barney Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout and tiger trout.
What are the fishing limits at Barney Lake?
The 2026 guidebook lists no water-specific rules under this name, so statewide limits apply unless DWR posts a change. See our statewide limits page and check the guidebook.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.