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.
Recent stockings at Duck Fork Reservoir
- Sept. 8, 20262,512 cutthroat trout, 1.7 in. average
- June 24, 20261,960 tiger trout, 3.7 in. average
- Oct. 27, 20252,508 cutthroat trout, 2.3 in. average
- July 29, 20252,160 tiger trout, 3.8 in. average
- Aug. 22, 20241,288 cutthroat trout, 7.8 in. average
- Oct. 17, 20231,518 tiger trout, 5.9 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Duck Fork Reservoir facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 8, 2026 (63 days ago): 2,512 cutthroat trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 2 (4,472 fish): 2,512 cutthroat trout and 1,960 tiger trout
- County
- Sanpete County
- Size
- 47 Acres
- DWR program
- Blue Ribbon Fishery
- Stocked since 2021
- cutthroat trout and tiger trout
- Likely catch (DWR)
- cutthroat trout and tiger trout
- Average size stocked
- 4.5 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 23rd most fish of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- DUCK FK RES
- Nearest water
- Ferron Reservoir, 1.9 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: tiger trout turn aggressive ahead of winter and can be caught on streamers and mouse-pattern flies, spinners and Rapalas, or marabou and tube jigs. DWR singles out mouse patterns for the evening, when they can be very effective. The reservoir also holds Colorado River cutthroat trout, a native fish DWR says anglers can pursue from watercraft or the shore. DWR calls the reservoir an ideal spot for anglers working on the Utah Cutthroat Slam.
This report is more than 60 days old. Conditions have likely changed.
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. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
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 239th of 1,076 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.
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. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
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 Nov. 10, 2025 (8)
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2,508 | 2.3 in. |
| 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.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check 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 Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.