Garfield County · lake · 5 acres
Bess Lake
1 stocking on record · Utah DWR
Bess Lake is a lake in Garfield County, Utah, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Jul 14, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Utah DWR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
63°
42°
11 mph
9%
Fri
Overcast
70°
49°
11 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
73°
54°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 14 | Brook Trout | 247 | 2.77" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Ridge Lake0.2 mistocked Jul 14, 2026
- Stink Flats0.9 mi
- East Boulder Lakes1.4 mi
- Cub Lake1.9 mistocked Jul 13, 2026
- Honeymoon Lake2.0 mistocked Jul 13, 2026
- Fish Creek Reservoir2.1 mi
- Crater Lake2.2 mistocked Jul 14, 2026
- Curler Lake2.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official UT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bess Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bess Lake?+
Bess Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Garfield County, Utah, most recently on Jul 14, 2026 by Utah DWR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bess Lake?+
Yes — Utah requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bess Lake?+
Bess Lake is a lake in Garfield County, Utah. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Utah DWR · updated Jul 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.