Gunlock Reservoir fishing
Gunlock Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 19, 2018 with 4,001 black crappie (2.6 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Washington County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery.
Recent stockings at Gunlock Reservoir
- Sept. 19, 20184,001 black crappie, 2.6 in. average
- July 23, 20184,000 black crappie, 2.9 in. average
- May 3, 2017201 black crappie, 9.4 in. average
- Sept. 22, 201620,000 bluegill, 2.9 in. average
- Aug. 16, 20162,500 largemouth bass, 1.8 in. average
- June 30, 2016227 bluegill, 9.1 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Gunlock Reservoir facts
- Last stocked
- Sept. 19, 2018 (2,974 days ago): 4,001 black crappie
- Stockings in 2026
- None recorded yet in 2026
- County
- Washington County
- DWR program
- Blue Ribbon Fishery
- Likely catch (DWR)
- black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass
- Name in DWR report
- GUNLOCK RES
- Nearest water
- Upper Sand Cove Reservoir, 5.2 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Gunlock Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated Sept. 19, 2018.
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.
Gunlock Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: March 14, 2009. Since then DWR has logged 14 stockings here in 4 different years, 31,687 fish in all.
- Busiest months in the record: April (29% of records) and May (21% of records).
- Nearest other water with a page: Upper Sand Cove Reservoir, 5.2 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 Gunlock Reservoir stocked?
Stocked in 0 of the last 5 years (2021 to 2025). We show a pattern only when a water was stocked in at least 3 of the last 5 years, so this page shows the stocking history only.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. How we read stocking patterns.
Gunlock Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 8,001 | 2.8 in. | Black crappie |
| 2017 | 1 | 201 | 9.4 in. | Black crappie |
| 2016 | 7 | 23,085 | 3.1 in. | Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Black crappie |
| 2009 | 3 | 400 | 10.1 in. | Largemouth bass, Bluegill |
Fishing rules
- Black crappie limit: 100.
- Smallmouth bass: no limit, and none may be released; every smallmouth caught must be killed right away.
- Largemouth bass limit: 6, any size.
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
- Other activities
- Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Fire rings, Picnic tables, Restrooms
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Gunlock Reservoir questions
When was Gunlock Reservoir last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 19, 2018: 4,001 black crappie.
What fish are in Gunlock Reservoir?
DWR lists black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass as likely catches and black bullhead and green sunfish as possible.
Are there special fishing rules at Gunlock 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.