Forsyth Reservoir fishing
Forsyth Reservoir was last stocked on Oct. 28, 2025 with 5,606 cutthroat trout and 1,098 tiger trout (4.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 64,300 fish here, the 5th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Forsyth Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Oct. 28, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 5,606 | 3.8 in. |
| Oct. 28, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1,098 | 10.4 in. |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Tiger trout | 805 | 4.6 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 Forsyth Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 5 records, first on July 30, last on Oct. 28.
In past years, stocking here had usually started by this time of year (4 of the last 5 years). No stocking has been recorded here yet in 2026.
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.
Forsyth Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 9, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 66 stockings here in 24 different years, 344,251 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger trout 64% (41,375 fish), splake 24% (15,127 fish) and cutthroat trout 12% (7,798 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (30% of records) and August (23% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.2 to 11.1 in.). The yearly average was 6.6 in. in 2021 and 3.9 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 64,300, the 5th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 92nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Mill Meadow Reservoir, 2.3 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Forsyth Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 19,641 | 3.9 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2024 | 4 | 17,511 | 2.8 in. | Cutthroat trout, Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 15,517 | 4.4 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2022 | 3 | 9,131 | 3.9 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2021 | 1 | 2,500 | 6.6 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 4 | 21,972 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout, Cutthroat trout, Splake |
| 2019 | 2 | 15,048 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 16,057 | 2.6 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2017 | 2 | 12,532 | 3.5 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 4 | 27,141 | 3.0 in. | Cutthroat trout, Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 29,343 | 4.5 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2014 | 2 | 10,612 | 5.7 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 12,161 | 3.9 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2012 | 1 | 8,800 | 5.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 12,052 | 4.7 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2010 | 2 | 12,004 | 3.7 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 10,071 | 3.7 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2008 | 2 | 11,996 | 4.5 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2007 | 2 | 12,063 | 4.2 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2006 | 4 | 14,701 | 4.6 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 13,227 | 4.2 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 4 | 20,647 | 4.1 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 2 | 10,354 | 4.6 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2002 | 1 | 9,170 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (14)
| July 30, 2025 | Splake | 4,100 | 3.4 in. |
| July 30, 2025 | Tiger trout | 8,032 | 3.4 in. |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | Cutthroat trout | 2,192 | 2.2 in. |
| July 9, 2024 | Splake | 4,005 | 2.6 in. |
| July 9, 2024 | Tiger trout | 8,003 | 2.8 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Tiger trout | 3,311 | 3.2 in. |
| Aug. 10, 2023 | Tiger trout | 2,501 | 4.5 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | Tiger trout | 5,508 | 3.3 in. |
| July 13, 2023 | Tiger trout | 1,502 | 11.1 in. |
| July 5, 2023 | Splake | 6,006 | 3.6 in. |
| Oct. 6, 2022 | Tiger trout | 1,980 | 6.4 in. |
| Aug. 1, 2022 | Tiger trout | 6,135 | 3.2 in. |
| July 1, 2022 | Splake | 1,016 | 3.6 in. |
| Nov. 23, 2021 | Tiger trout | 2,500 | 6.6 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Forsyth 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
- Other activities
- Hiking, OHV or 4WD trails, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Restrooms
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Forsyth Reservoir questions
When is Forsyth Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Forsyth Reservoir was stocked in early July (3 of the last 5 years) and late July to early August (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Oct. 28, 2025.
What fish are in Forsyth Reservoir?
DWR lists splake and tiger trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger trout, splake and cutthroat trout.
What are the fishing limits at Forsyth 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.