Big Elk Reservoir — Mirror Lake Hwy

Today’s report

Big Elk Reservoir — Mirror Lake Hwy is a fair bet today. The DWR last stocked tiger trout (brown × brook hybrid) (650 fish) on July 24. Today's forecast: sunny, 52°F.

• calm, fishable weather

Current conditions

Stocking

Last stocked Jul 24, 2026 — tiger trout (brown × brook hybrid) (650 fish).

Best time to fish Big Elk Reservoir — Mirror Lake Hwy

The DWR has stocked Big Elk Reservoir — Mirror Lake Hwy 5 times over the last 4 seasons, and 100% of those plants landed in June, July — the freshest fish and the easiest bite usually follow within a week or two of a stocking.

Species

Location

Nearby waters (within ~25 mi):

Regulations

No water-specific rules listed for this water in the current Utah Fishing Guidebook — statewide general rules and daily limits apply (trout limit 4, combined). Verify in the current guidebook before you fish.

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