Gooseberry Reservoir fishing
Gooseberry Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 10, 2026 with 3,003 arctic grayling (1.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 57-acre reservoir in Sanpete County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 36,181 fish here, the 7th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: rainbow trout are plentiful and fishing should be good to excellent, improving as water temperatures fall. Common baits, lures and flies all work.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Gooseberry Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 10, 2026 | Arctic grayling | 3,003 | 1.8 in. |
| July 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 998 | 10.3 in. |
| June 16, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,997 | 9.8 in. |
| May 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 10.0 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 Gooseberry Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on June 9, last on Sept. 23.
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.
Gooseberry Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 22, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 136 stockings here in 25 different years, 164,227 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 88% (31,673 fish) and arctic grayling 12% (4,508 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (38% of records) and July (28% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.8 to 11.5 in.). The yearly average was 7.6 in. in 2021 and 10.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 36,181, the 7th most of 71 stocked waters in Sanpete County and 143rd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Benches Pond, 3.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Gooseberry Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 8,998 | 7.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 6,052 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 5 | 6,001 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 5 | 5,018 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 5 | 6,008 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 4,104 | 7.6 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 7 | 7,490 | 9.2 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 6 | 7,505 | 11.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 6 | 9,056 | 9.5 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 4 | 6,788 | 8.8 in. | Arctic grayling, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 6 | 6,254 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 7,515 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 6 | 7,602 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 5 | 7,541 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 6 | 7,506 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 6 | 7,500 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 6 | 7,504 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 8 | 7,500 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 5 | 5,001 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 8 | 5,006 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 5 | 5,001 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 5 | 5,002 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 6 | 6,423 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 6 | 6,431 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 4 | 5,421 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (22)
| Sept. 23, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,050 | 11.5 in. |
| July 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 11.1 in. |
| June 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 9.7 in. |
| June 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,002 | 9.6 in. |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| July 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.8 in. |
| June 19, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,397 | 10.6 in. |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,302 | 10.6 in. |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,302 | 10.6 in. |
| July 26, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.0 in. |
| July 10, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,410 | 9.4 in. |
| June 14, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,334 | 10.8 in. |
| June 14, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 674 | 10.8 in. |
| June 14, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 600 | 10.8 in. |
| Sept. 15, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.3 in. |
| Sept. 14, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,001 | 10.3 in. |
| July 13, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 9.1 in. |
| June 21, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 11.2 in. |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,007 | 11.0 in. |
| Sept. 23, 2021 | Arctic grayling | 1,505 | 2.6 in. |
| July 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.1 in. |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,600 | 10.8 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Gooseberry 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
- Boating
- Hand launch
- Other activities
- OHV or 4WD trails
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Restrooms
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Gooseberry Reservoir questions
When is Gooseberry Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Gooseberry Reservoir was stocked in early June (4 of the last 5 years), mid to late June (4 of the last 5 years), early July (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid to late September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 10, 2026.
What fish are in Gooseberry Reservoir?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches and arctic grayling and cutthroat trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
What are the fishing limits at Gooseberry 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.