Sheep Creek Lake fishing
Sheep Creek Lake was last stocked on June 22, 2026 with 3,472 cutthroat trout (4.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 82-acre lake in Daggett County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 23,784 fish here, the 6th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County.
Sheep Creek Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| June 22, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 3,472 | 4.8 in. |
| Oct. 2, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 4,347 | 5.6 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 Sheep Creek Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on Oct. 2.
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.
Sheep Creek Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 27, 2003. Since then DWR has logged 29 stockings here in 21 different years, 71,492 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 100% (23,784 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (62% of records) and October (10% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 5.0 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 4.4 to 6.0 in.). The yearly average was 4.4 in. in 2021 and 5.6 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 23,784, the 6th most of 38 stocked waters in Daggett County and 209th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Long Park Reservoir, North Slope, 1.4 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Sheep Creek Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3,472 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2025 | 1 | 4,347 | 5.6 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 4,009 | 4.6 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 1 | 4,026 | 4.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 1 | 3,430 | 6.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 4,500 | 4.4 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 4,070 | 4.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 3,708 | 6.3 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2018 | 1 | 2,800 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 1,503 | 4.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 8,086 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 5,190 | 5.6 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 4,279 | 5.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 4,000 | 4.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 498 | 3.2 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 616 | 5.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 3,253 | 5.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 1,655 | 6.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 3,081 | 5.6 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 1,000 | 3.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 3,969 | 5.5 in. | Cutthroat trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (4)
| June 20, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 4,009 | 4.6 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 4,026 | 4.5 in. |
| Sept. 13, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 3,430 | 6.0 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 4,500 | 4.4 in. |
Fishing rules
- Trout limit: 2, and only 1 may be a cutthroat trout over 22 inches.
- All cutthroat trout 22 inches or shorter must be released right away.
- Closed near the spawning trap and in posted parts of the lake and canal during spring spawning operations.
- Artificial flies and lures only.
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
- Other activities
- Wildlife watching
- Boating
- Hand launch
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Sheep Creek Lake questions
When is Sheep Creek Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Sheep Creek Lake was stocked in early to mid June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 22, 2026.
What fish are in Sheep Creek Lake?
DWR lists cutthroat trout as likely catches and brook trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Sheep Creek 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.