Ferron Reservoir fishing
Ferron Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 8, 2026 with 1,999 cutthroat trout (1.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 40-acre reservoir in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 28,705 fish here, the 15th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: summer weeds should die back as it cools, and trout then feed heavily. Rainbow and brook trout should bite fair to good on flies, lures and bait.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Ferron Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 8, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 1,999 | 1.7 in. |
| July 21, 2026 | Brook trout | 1,514 | 3.1 in. |
| May 27, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,999 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 2,052 | 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 Ferron Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on July 15, 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.
Ferron Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 24, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 101 stockings here in 24 different years, 164,810 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 42% (11,997 fish), brook trout 34% (9,661 fish) and cutthroat trout 25% (7,047 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (46% of records) and June (34% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 6.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.7 to 11.2 in.). The yearly average was 7.3 in. in 2021 and 5.5 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 28,705, the 15th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 188th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Duck Fork 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.
Ferron Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5,512 | 5.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 6,074 | 5.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 4,524 | 7.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 4,579 | 6.8 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 4,504 | 7.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 3,512 | 7.3 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 4 | 4,567 | 7.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 4,007 | 8.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 3,707 | 7.3 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 3,505 | 7.1 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 4 | 7,084 | 5.4 in. | Cutthroat trout, Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 3 | 3,881 | 7.7 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 3 | 4,533 | 8.2 in. | Brook trout, Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 3,504 | 6.4 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 4 | 17,184 | 4.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout |
| 2010 | 8 | 12,498 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 10 | 12,504 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 7 | 14,996 | 7.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 7 | 14,964 | 6.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 7 | 16,604 | 7.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 2,666 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 3 | 3,011 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 2,008 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 4,882 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (17)
| July 23, 2025 | Brook trout | 2,032 | 3.5 in. |
| July 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 630 | 10.3 in. |
| July 15, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,360 | 11.1 in. |
| Aug. 22, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 999 | 7.8 in. |
| July 31, 2024 | Brook trout | 1,525 | 3.2 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| Aug. 15, 2023 | Brook trout | 1,571 | 3.5 in. |
| July 12, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,010 | 9.4 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 998 | 6.7 in. |
| June 29, 2022 | Cutthroat trout | 999 | 6.9 in. |
| June 28, 2022 | Brook trout | 1,507 | 2.9 in. |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 11.2 in. |
| June 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 11.2 in. |
| June 22, 2021 | Brook trout | 1,512 | 2.7 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Ferron 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.
Access and facilities
- Facilities
- Drinking water, Fire rings, Picnic tables
- Other activities
- OHV or 4WD trails
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Restrooms
- Boating
- Boat ramp
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Ferron Reservoir questions
When is Ferron Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Ferron Reservoir was stocked in late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 8, 2026.
What fish are in Ferron Reservoir?
DWR lists brook trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, brook trout and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Ferron 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.