Pelican Lake fishing
Pelican Lake was last stocked on June 24, 2026 with 500 wiper (8.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Uintah County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 36,656 fish here, the 8th most of 54 stocked waters in Uintah County.
Latest fishing report
Summer outlook: the lake reached only about 80% capacity in 2026, is falling with irrigation, and wind has muddied the edges. Fish deeper water early and late and look for clear water. Target bass along weed lines where bluegill move in and out of cover.
This report is more than 60 days old. Conditions have likely changed.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated June 30, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Pelican Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| June 24, 2026 | Wiper | 500 | 8.9 in. |
| June 11, 2026 | Tiger muskie | 735 | 6.3 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 Pelican Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on April 23, last on June 23.
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.
Pelican Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Sept. 13, 2011. Since then DWR has logged 37 stockings here in 12 different years, 73,806 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger muskie 76% (27,736 fish), largemouth bass 15% (5,630 fish), wiper 6% (2,163 fish) and bluegill 3% (1,127 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (16% of records) and March (16% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.4 to 29.2 in.). The yearly average was 4.2 in. in 2021 and 6.7 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 36,656, the 8th most of 54 stocked waters in Uintah County and 142nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Brough Reservoir, 4.5 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Pelican Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,235 | 7.4 in. | Wiper, Tiger muskie |
| 2025 | 3 | 1,415 | 6.7 in. | Tiger muskie, Wiper |
| 2024 | 3 | 10,025 | 2.7 in. | Wiper, Bluegill, Tiger muskie |
| 2023 | 3 | 6,557 | 5.5 in. | Largemouth bass, Tiger muskie, Wiper |
| 2022 | 4 | 12,822 | 1.5 in. | Bluegill, Tiger muskie |
| 2021 | 8 | 4,602 | 4.2 in. | Largemouth bass, Tiger muskie |
| 2020 | 4 | 22,268 | 2.2 in. | Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Tiger muskie |
| 2019 | 3 | 754 | 9.7 in. | Largemouth bass, Bluegill |
| 2018 | 4 | 2,132 | 8.4 in. | Bluegill, Largemouth bass |
| 2015 | 1 | 4,996 | 3.1 in. | Channel catfish |
| 2013 | 1 | 4,999 | 3.9 in. | Channel catfish |
| 2011 | 1 | 2,001 | 4.0 in. | Channel catfish |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (21)
| June 23, 2025 | Tiger muskie | 1,000 | 6.3 in. |
| April 23, 2025 | Wiper | 235 | 7.4 in. |
| April 23, 2025 | Wiper | 180 | 8.1 in. |
| July 10, 2024 | Wiper | 748 | 8.6 in. |
| May 29, 2024 | Bluegill | 307 | 7.4 in. |
| April 16, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 8,970 | 2.0 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2023 | Largemouth bass | 3,600 | 2.8 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2023 | Tiger muskie | 2,457 | 8.8 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Wiper | 500 | 8.7 in. |
| Sept. 27, 2022 | Bluegill | 50 | 8.7 in. |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | Bluegill | 770 | 3.6 in. |
| July 8, 2022 | Tiger muskie | 2 | 29.2 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Tiger muskie | 12,000 | 1.4 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2021 | Largemouth bass | 2,030 | 3.3 in. |
| July 15, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 2,434 | 4.1 in. |
| March 25, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 14 | 18.4 in. |
| March 22, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 16 | 18.4 in. |
| March 18, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 22 | 18.4 in. |
| March 17, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 16 | 18.4 in. |
| March 16, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 24 | 18.4 in. |
| March 15, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 46 | 18.4 in. |
Fishing rules
- Bluegill limit: 15, no more than 5 over 8 inches.
- Bullhead limit: 50.
- Common carp: no limit, and none may be released; every carp caught must be killed right away.
- Ice fishing: up to six lines allowed; anyone running more than two lines must put their name on each line, pole or tip-up and may tend only their own lines.
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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Pelican Lake questions
When is Pelican Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Pelican Lake was stocked in late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years) and late September to early October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 24, 2026.
What fish are in Pelican Lake?
DWR lists bluegill and largemouth bass as likely catches and black bullhead and tiger muskie as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger muskie, wiper, bluegill and largemouth bass.
Are there special fishing rules at Pelican Lake?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
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.