Candy Lake (GR-17) fishing
Candy Lake (GR-17) was last stocked on July 15, 2026 with 220 cutthroat trout (2.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Daggett County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 985 fish here, the 28th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County.
Candy Lake (GR-17) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 15, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 220 | 2.0 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 Candy Lake (GR-17) stocked?
Stocked in 2 of the last 5 years (2021 to 2025). We show a pattern only when a water was stocked in at least 3 of the last 5 years, so this page shows the stocking history only.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. How we read stocking patterns.
Candy Lake (GR-17) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 30, 2007. Since then DWR has logged 5 stockings here in 5 different years, 2,634 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (985 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (60% of records) and June (20% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.0 to 3.8 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 985, the 28th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County and 796th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Daggett Lake (GR-6), 1.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Candy Lake (GR-17) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 220 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 207 | 2.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 558 | 3.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 825 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 824 | 1.5 in. | Arctic grayling |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (2)
| June 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 207 | 2.7 in. |
| Oct. 1, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 558 | 3.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Candy Lake (GR-17) 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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Candy Lake (GR-17) questions
When was Candy Lake (GR-17) last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 15, 2026: 220 cutthroat trout.
What fish are in Candy Lake (GR-17)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Candy Lake (GR-17)?
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.