Duck Fork Reservoir fishing
Duck Fork Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 8, 2026 with 2,512 cutthroat trout (1.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 47-acre reservoir in Sanpete County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 18,097 fish here, the 23rd most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: tiger trout feed hard before winter and take streamers, mouse flies (especially in the evening), spinners, Rapalas, marabou jigs and tubes. Native Colorado River cutthroat can be fished from shore or watercraft and count toward the Utah Cutthroat Slam.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Duck Fork Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 8, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 2,512 | 1.7 in. |
| June 24, 2026 | Tiger trout | 1,960 | 3.7 in. |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2,508 | 2.3 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 Duck Fork Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on July 29, last on Oct. 27.
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.
Duck Fork Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Sept. 22, 2003. Since then DWR has logged 39 stockings here in 24 different years, 92,430 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 60% (10,929 fish) and tiger trout 40% (7,168 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: August (33% of records) and July (31% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 4.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 7.8 in.). The yearly average was 2.0 in. in 2021 and 3.0 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 18,097, the 23rd most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 235th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Ferron Reservoir, 1.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Duck Fork Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4,472 | 2.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 4,668 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2024 | 1 | 1,288 | 7.8 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 3,841 | 6.4 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 2,811 | 6.9 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2021 | 1 | 1,017 | 2.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 2,813 | 6.6 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2019 | 1 | 1,281 | 8.0 in. | Cutthroat trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 2,831 | 6.1 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 1,502 | 5.0 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 5,604 | 4.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 2,820 | 6.0 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 3,035 | 6.1 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 1,479 | 4.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 2,755 | 5.7 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2011 | 3 | 7,508 | 7.0 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2010 | 2 | 10,690 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 12,744 | 2.9 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 2,516 | 4.2 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 2,500 | 4.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 2,500 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 2,520 | 4.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 5,035 | 5.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 4,200 | 4.7 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (7)
| July 29, 2025 | Tiger trout | 2,160 | 3.8 in. |
| Aug. 22, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 1,288 | 7.8 in. |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | Tiger trout | 1,518 | 5.9 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 2,323 | 6.7 in. |
| Oct. 17, 2022 | Tiger trout | 1,530 | 6.8 in. |
| June 29, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 1,281 | 6.9 in. |
| Sept. 28, 2021 | Cutthroat trout | 1,017 | 2.0 in. |
Fishing rules
- Tiger trout limit: 2.
- Cutthroat trout, and any trout with cutthroat markings, may not be kept.
- Artificial flies and lures only.
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.
Access and facilities
- Camping
- Backpacking, Primitive tent camping
- Accessible
- Fishing piers, Restrooms, Trails/shoreline paths
- Other activities
- Hiking, Mountain biking, OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching, Cycling
- Facilities
- Restrooms
- Boating
- Hand launch
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Duck Fork Reservoir questions
When is Duck Fork Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Duck Fork Reservoir was stocked in mid to late October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 8, 2026.
What fish are in Duck Fork Reservoir?
DWR lists cutthroat trout and tiger trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked cutthroat trout and tiger trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Duck Fork Reservoir?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
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.