Birch Creek Reservoir fishing
Birch Creek Reservoir was last stocked on June 22, 2026 with 20,518 rainbow trout and 500 tiger trout (4.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Rich County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 135,879 fish here, the 2nd most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: both rainbow and tiger trout were stocked again in 2026, with tigers to 20 inches and rainbows near 18. Rainbows take nightcrawler under a bobber, dough bait, spinners, spoons and streamers. Tigers and cutthroat mostly hit lures such as spinners, spoons, marabou jigs and streamers.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Birch Creek Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| June 22, 2026 | Tiger trout | 500 | 10.5 in. |
| June 22, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 20,016 | 4.1 in. |
| June 22, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 9.8 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 Birch Creek Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on June 16.
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.
Birch Creek Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 30, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 57 stockings here in 25 different years, 855,981 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 76% (102,777 fish) and tiger trout 24% (33,102 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (61% of records) and July (16% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.9 to 11.6 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 135,879, the 2nd most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County and 47th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Woodruff Reservoir, 2.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Birch Creek Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 21,018 | 4.4 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 21,018 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 21,132 | 4.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 21,060 | 4.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 11,092 | 4.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 40,559 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 4 | 46,480 | 3.2 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 50,251 | 2.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 50,076 | 3.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 50,400 | 2.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 29,928 | 3.0 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 49,941 | 4.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 60,105 | 2.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 20,128 | 2.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 50,019 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 3 | 60,134 | 4.0 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 30,303 | 3.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 42,469 | 3.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 30,033 | 3.2 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 2 | 30,432 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2006 | 2 | 29,993 | 4.2 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 30,160 | 3.0 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 29,982 | 3.7 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 19,968 | 3.9 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 9,300 | 4.0 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (17)
| June 16, 2025 | Tiger trout | 500 | 10.3 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 10.8 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 10,009 | 3.4 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 10,009 | 3.4 in. |
| June 10, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 20,090 | 3.9 in. |
| June 10, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 538 | 10.5 in. |
| June 10, 2024 | Tiger trout | 504 | 9.6 in. |
| June 19, 2023 | Tiger trout | 510 | 9.4 in. |
| June 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 528 | 11.6 in. |
| June 19, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 20,022 | 3.8 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 10,070 | 3.6 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Tiger trout | 512 | 9.2 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 510 | 9.4 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Tiger trout | 17,993 | 2.9 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 9,983 | 4.4 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Tiger trout | 505 | 9.4 in. |
| June 8, 2021 | Tiger trout | 12,078 | 3.0 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Birch Creek 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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Birch Creek Reservoir questions
When is Birch Creek Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Birch Creek Reservoir was stocked in early June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 22, 2026.
What fish are in Birch Creek Reservoir?
DWR lists cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and tiger trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and tiger trout.
What are the fishing limits at Birch Creek 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. 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.