Jesson Lake (GR-1) fishing
Jesson Lake (GR-1) was last stocked on July 15, 2026 with 1,903 cutthroat trout (2.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Summit County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 6,896 fish here, the 32nd most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County.
Jesson Lake (GR-1) stocking report, last 12 months
| July 15, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 1,903 | 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 Jesson Lake (GR-1) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 4 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on June 30.
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.
Jesson Lake (GR-1) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 28, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 13 stockings here in 12 different years, 25,580 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 82% (5,630 fish) and tiger trout 18% (1,266 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (54% of records) and June (23% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 3.6 in.). The yearly average was 3.3 in. in 2021 and 2.7 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 6,896, the 32nd most of 181 stocked waters in Summit County and 389th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Tamarack Lake (GR-2), 0.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Jesson Lake (GR-1) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1,903 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 1,904 | 2.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 634 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,823 | 1.7 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 632 | 3.3 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 1,906 | 2.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 2,815 | 2.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 2,706 | 3.2 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 2,842 | 1.4 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 2,804 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 2,804 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 2,807 | 2.3 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (4)
| June 30, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 1,904 | 2.7 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Tiger trout | 634 | 3.6 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 1,823 | 1.7 in. |
| July 1, 2021 | Tiger trout | 632 | 3.3 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Jesson Lake (GR-1) 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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Jesson Lake (GR-1) questions
When is Jesson Lake (GR-1) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Jesson Lake (GR-1) was stocked in late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 15, 2026.
What fish are in Jesson Lake (GR-1)?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout and tiger trout.
What are the fishing limits at Jesson Lake (GR-1)?
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.