Gates Lake fishing
Gates Lake was last stocked on Aug. 11, 2026 with 251 tiger trout (3.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 6,382 fish here, the 24th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Gates Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Tiger trout | 251 | 3.4 in. |
| June 2, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 806 | 10.1 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 Gates Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 26, last on Aug. 4.
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.
Gates Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 25, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 49 stockings here in 24 different years, 28,604 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 76% (4,861 fish) and tiger trout 24% (1,521 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (37% of records) and June (35% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 8.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.2 to 11.0 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 6,382, the 24th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 401st of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Hamilton Reservoir, 0.7 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Gates Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,057 | 8.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 1,055 | 8.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 1,059 | 8.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 1,063 | 8.9 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 1,079 | 9.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,069 | 8.6 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 1,008 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,276 | 8.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 1,270 | 7.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 1,265 | 8.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 1,263 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 1,315 | 8.0 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 1,279 | 8.0 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 1,246 | 8.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 1,264 | 9.3 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 1,264 | 9.4 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 1,575 | 9.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 1,571 | 8.9 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 1,561 | 9.3 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,251 | 9.2 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 1,033 | 8.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,280 | 7.4 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 750 | 8.4 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 751 | 7.2 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Tiger trout | 250 | 3.4 in. |
| June 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 805 | 10.3 in. |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | Tiger trout | 255 | 3.5 in. |
| June 24, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 804 | 10.1 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | Tiger trout | 255 | 3.3 in. |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 808 | 10.7 in. |
| July 28, 2022 | Tiger trout | 254 | 3.2 in. |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 825 | 11.0 in. |
| July 20, 2021 | Tiger trout | 256 | 4.5 in. |
| June 3, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 813 | 9.9 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Gates 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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Gates Lake questions
When is Gates Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Gates Lake was stocked in late June (3 of the last 5 years) and late July to early August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 11, 2026.
What fish are in Gates Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout and rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Gates 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.