Around here
Around U- 79
- China Meadows Trailhead Campground9.4 mi · Federal campground · Forest Service · Good for fishing · 16 sites · RVs to 25 ft
- China Meadows Campground9.8 mi · Federal campground · Forest Service · Good for fishing · 9 sites · RVs to 25 ft · 1 pull-through
- Marsh Lake Campground10.8 mi · Federal campground · Forest Service · Good for fishing · 45 sites · RVs to 70+ ft · 1 pull-through
- Bridger Lake Campground11.5 mi · Federal campground · Forest Service · Good for fishing · 29 sites · RVs to 70+ ft · 1 pull-through
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
U- 79 is a lake in Utah. State records show it stocked 7 times between 2002 and 2022. The most-stocked species are brook trout and colorado river cutthroat trout. 4,829 brook trout have gone in across 6 releases.
Stocking history
7 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Brook trout | 798 | 3.7" | — |
| Jul 9, 2017 | Brook trout · Brook Trout, Triploid | 822 | 2.5" | — |
| Oct 7, 2013 | Colorado River cutthroat trout · Cutthroat, S. Slope, Sheep L. | 566 | 1.4" | — |
| Jul 9, 2012 | Brook trout · Brook Trout, Triploid | 803 | 2.3" | — |
| Jul 16, 2007 | Brook trout · Brook Trout, Owhi | 801 | 2.6" | — |
| Jul 1, 2007 | Brook trout · Brook Trout, Unk Str | 800 | 3.0" | — |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Brook trout · Brook Trout, Owhi | 805 | 2.3" | — |
Stocking records for U- 79 published by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Utah stocking report.


