Hoop Lake fishing
Hoop Lake was last stocked on Sept. 14, 2026 with 1,000 arctic grayling (2.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 94,630 fish here, the 5th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Hoop Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 14, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 1,000 | 2.1 in. |
| July 28, 2026 | Tiger trout | 500 | 11.1 in. |
| July 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 7,992 | 4.8 in. |
| June 15, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,503 | 10.0 in. |
| June 15, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,096 | 10.0 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 Hoop Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 5 records, first on June 2, last on July 8.
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.
Hoop Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 21, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 88 stockings here in 25 different years, 338,329 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 73% (68,715 fish), arctic grayling 24% (22,757 fish) and tiger trout 3% (3,158 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (43% of records) and May (31% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 5.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.1 to 12.3 in.). The yearly average was 4.6 in. in 2021 and 5.3 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 94,630, the 5th most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 65th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Lake GR-160, 3.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Hoop Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 12,091 | 6.0 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 5 | 11,109 | 5.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 11,223 | 6.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 10,561 | 6.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 14,140 | 4.4 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 7 | 35,506 | 4.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 11,457 | 6.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 13,657 | 6.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 4 | 14,976 | 5.1 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 11,510 | 5.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 11,551 | 5.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 20,671 | 4.8 in. | Tiger trout, Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 15,490 | 4.4 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 29,290 | 4.7 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 11,500 | 5.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 11,503 | 6.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 11,399 | 7.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 9,711 | 5.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 9,036 | 4.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 9,419 | 3.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 3 | 11,918 | 3.7 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 8,813 | 3.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 9,002 | 5.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 9,006 | 5.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 2 | 13,790 | 3.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (22)
| July 8, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 8,006 | 3.1 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 680 | 11.4 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 760 | 11.0 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Tiger trout | 504 | 10.1 in. |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,159 | 11.0 in. |
| June 17, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 7,975 | 4.4 in. |
| June 17, 2024 | Tiger trout | 600 | 9.4 in. |
| June 17, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 408 | 12.3 in. |
| May 28, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,240 | 12.1 in. |
| June 20, 2023 | Tiger trout | 540 | 9.4 in. |
| June 20, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 7,333 | 3.9 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,688 | 11.6 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Tiger trout | 504 | 8.9 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,610 | 9.5 in. |
| May 17, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 11,026 | 3.0 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 20,746 | 3.6 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 1,011 | 2.6 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,298 | 9.3 in. |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,583 | 9.6 in. |
| May 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 7,998 | 3.9 in. |
| May 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,360 | 9.0 in. |
| May 18, 2021 | Tiger trout | 510 | 9.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Hoop 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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Hoop Lake questions
When is Hoop Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hoop Lake was stocked in late May (3 of the last 5 years) and early to mid June (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 14, 2026.
What fish are in Hoop Lake?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, tiger trout and arctic grayling.
What are the fishing limits at Hoop 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.