Barker Reservoir fishing
Barker Reservoir was last stocked on July 13, 2026 with 498 brook trout (2.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 9,020 fish here, the 16th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.
Barker Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| July 13, 2026 | Brook trout | 498 | 2.9 in. |
| June 16, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,012 | 10.5 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 Barker Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 23, last on July 7.
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.
Barker Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 28, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 56 stockings here in 25 different years, 50,475 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 67% (6,021 fish) and brook trout 33% (2,999 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (39% of records) and June (36% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 7.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.6 to 10.5 in.). The yearly average was 7.5 in. in 2021 and 8.0 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 9,020, the 16th most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 338th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Lower Barker Reservoir, 0.3 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Barker Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1,510 | 8.0 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 1,498 | 8.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 1,501 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 1,504 | 7.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 1,506 | 7.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,501 | 7.5 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 2,097 | 8.1 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,799 | 8.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 1,998 | 8.3 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 2,012 | 7.7 in. | Splake, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 2,042 | 7.3 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 1,824 | 7.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 2,032 | 6.7 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 2,024 | 6.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 1,997 | 8.5 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 2,008 | 8.3 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 2,515 | 8.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 2,505 | 8.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 2 | 2,512 | 8.4 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 3 | 3,003 | 7.3 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 3 | 2,176 | 6.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 3 | 3,162 | 9.1 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 1,743 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 2,000 | 8.2 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 2,006 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| July 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.5 in. |
| June 23, 2025 | Brook trout | 497 | 3.0 in. |
| July 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,002 | 9.7 in. |
| June 25, 2024 | Brook trout | 499 | 2.6 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Brook trout | 503 | 2.6 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.2 in. |
| July 7, 2022 | Brook trout | 501 | 3.0 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,005 | 10.2 in. |
| July 6, 2021 | Brook trout | 501 | 2.8 in. |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.9 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Barker Reservoir under that name, so statewide rules apply unless DWR posts a change. Some waters are covered by a group entry (for example a drainage or its tributaries).
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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Barker Reservoir questions
When is Barker Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Barker Reservoir was stocked in late June to early July (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 13, 2026.
What fish are in Barker Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout and rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Barker Reservoir?
The 2026 guidebook lists no water-specific rules under this name, so statewide limits apply unless DWR posts a change. See our statewide limits page and check the guidebook.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. 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.