Fern Lake (X-5) fishing
Fern Lake (X-5) was last stocked on July 24, 2026 with 1,450 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 4,351 fish here, the 50th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Fern Lake (X-5) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 24, 2026 | Brook trout | 1,450 | 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 Fern Lake (X-5) 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.
Fern Lake (X-5) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 24, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 9 stockings here in 9 different years, 13,003 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 100% (4,351 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (67% of records) and June (33% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.8 to 3.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 4,351, the 50th most of 258 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 472nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Survey Lake (RC-20), 1.8 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Fern Lake (X-5) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1,450 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,452 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 1,449 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 1,446 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,463 | 2.4 in. | Brook trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 1,445 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 1,450 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 1,394 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 1,454 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (2)
| July 21, 2023 | Brook trout | 1,452 | 3.0 in. |
| June 30, 2021 | Brook trout | 1,449 | 2.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Fern Lake (X-5) 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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Fern Lake (X-5) questions
When was Fern Lake (X-5) last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 24, 2026: 1,450 brook trout.
What fish are in Fern Lake (X-5)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout.
What are the fishing limits at Fern Lake (X-5)?
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.