Monroe Mountain Lakes fishing
Monroe Mountain Lakes is a lake in Piute and Sevier counties, Utah. This DWR fishing area covers 7 stocked waters listed below.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: rainbows stocked in spring give fair to good fishing at Box Creek and the lakes at the north end, though Box Creek fish are small new tigers and rainbows after the Monroe Fire drained both reservoirs in 2025. Barney Lake should fish well, and Manning Meadow, open until Jan. 1, should be excellent for cutthroat to 20 inches.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 18, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Stocked waters in Monroe Mountain Lakes
| Water | County | Last stocked | Species | Years stocked, 2021 to 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annabella Reservoir | Sevier | April 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Barney Lake | Sevier | Sept. 14, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6 |
| Big Lake | Sevier | April 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Deep Lake | Sevier | April 30, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
| Lower Box Creek Reservoir | Piute | July 28, 2026 | Tiger trout | 6 |
| Manning Meadow Reservoir | Piute | Sept. 14, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 6 |
| Upper Box Creek Reservoir | Piute | April 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 6 |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Monroe Mountain Lakes 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.
Access and facilities
- Boating
- Hand launch
- Other activities
- Hiking, Mountain biking, OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping
- Facilities
- Restrooms
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Monroe Mountain Lakes questions
What fish are in Monroe Mountain Lakes?
DWR lists cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout as likely catches and brook trout and splake as possible.
What are the fishing limits at Monroe Mountain Lakes?
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. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.