Emerald Lake (D-20) fishing
Emerald Lake (D-20) was last stocked on June 26, 2025 with 53 brook trout (3.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Duchesne County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 217 fish here, the 255th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Emerald Lake (D-20) stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated June 26, 2025.
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 Emerald Lake (D-20) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 26.
In past years, stocking here had usually started by this time of year (5 of the last 5 years). No stocking has been recorded here yet in 2026.
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.
Emerald Lake (D-20) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 24, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 15 stockings here in 15 different years, 960 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 100% (217 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (53% of records) and June (47% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.7 to 3.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 217, the 255th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 1,035th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Mirror Lake (Z-3), 0.4 mi away.
- Other water with this name: Emerald Lake in Sanpete County, 117.1 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids II141AM and I448A).
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Emerald Lake (D-20) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 53 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 41 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 52 | 2.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 36 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 35 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 50 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 75 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 74 | 2.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 75 | 1.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 65 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 81 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 80 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 84 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 82 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 77 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (5)
| June 26, 2025 | Brook trout | 53 | 3.0 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Brook trout | 41 | 2.9 in. |
| July 13, 2023 | Brook trout | 52 | 2.7 in. |
| June 27, 2022 | Brook trout | 36 | 2.8 in. |
| June 29, 2021 | Brook trout | 35 | 2.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Emerald Lake (D-20) 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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Emerald Lake (D-20) questions
When is Emerald Lake (D-20) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Emerald Lake (D-20) was stocked in late June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 26, 2025.
What fish are in Emerald Lake (D-20)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Emerald Lake (D-20)?
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.