Hobbs Reservoir fishing

Hobbs Reservoir was last stocked on Oct. 20, 2026 with 401 rainbow trout (11.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Davis County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 42,576 fish here, the 5th most of 13 stocked waters in Davis County.

Davis County

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedOct. 20, 202621 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20266,7015 records

Records since 202128History back to 2011

Size65 surface acresas listed by DWR

Recent stockings at Hobbs Reservoir

Oct. 20, 2026401 rainbow trout, 11.8 in. average
Oct. 14, 2026301 rainbow trout, 10.8 in. average
May 26, 20265,000 brown trout, 2.9 in. average
April 14, 2026699 rainbow trout, 9.2 in. average
April 10, 2026300 rainbow trout, 17.1 in. average
Oct. 21, 2025900 rainbow trout, 12.5 in. average

Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.

Hobbs Reservoir facts

Last stocked: Oct. 20, 2026 (21 days ago): 401 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 5 (6,701 fish): 5,000 brown trout and 1,701 rainbow trout
County: Davis County
Size: 65 surface acres
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and cutthroat trout
Likely catch (DWR): brown trout and rainbow trout
Average size stocked: 4.9 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 5th most fish of 13 stocked waters in Davis County since 2021
Name in DWR report: HOBBS RESERVOIR
Nearest water: Holmes Creek Reservoir, 2.1 mi
Rules: Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

Hobbs Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months

Hobbs Reservoir: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

Oct. 20, 2026	Rainbow trout	401	11.8 in.
Oct. 14, 2026	Rainbow trout	301	10.8 in.
May 26, 2026	Brown trout	5,000	2.9 in.
April 14, 2026	Rainbow trout	699	9.2 in.
April 10, 2026	Rainbow trout	300	17.1 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.

Hobbs Reservoir stocking profile

First record in the DWR report: Aug. 12, 2011. Since then DWR has logged 58 stockings here in 16 different years, 197,551 fish in all.
Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brown trout 59% (25,061 fish), rainbow trout 24% (10,203 fish), bluegill 11% (4,745 fish), largemouth bass 4% (1,608 fish), lake trout 2% (659 fish) and cutthroat trout 1% (300 fish).
Busiest months in the record: April (17% of records) and June (17% of records).
Stocked fish averaged 4.9 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.1 to 21.4 in.). The yearly average was 9.2 in. in 2021 and 5.0 in. in 2025.
Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 42,576, the 5th most of 13 stocked waters in Davis County and 129th of 1,076 statewide.
Nearest other water with a page: Holmes Creek Reservoir, 2.1 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 Hobbs Reservoir stocked?

Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.

late April to early Maystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

mid to late Maystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly brown trout and cutthroat trout.

late September to early Octoberstocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly bluegill and largemouth bass.

late Octoberstocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 3 records, first on April 24, last on Oct. 21.

Years with a stocking in each third of the month, 2021 to 2025:012345

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.

Hobbs Reservoir stocking history by year

Hobbs Reservoir: DWR stocking records per year. Fish counts are totals of all records that year; average length is weighted by the number of fish.
Year	Records	Fish	Avg. length	Species
2026	5	6,701	5.1 in.	Rainbow trout, Brown trout
2025	3	6,847	5.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Brown trout
2024	7	7,460	6.1 in.	Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout
2023	6	11,933	4.1 in.	Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2022	5	8,035	4.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Brown trout
2021	2	1,600	9.2 in.	Rainbow trout
2020	1	1,000	11.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2019	5	15,580	6.1 in.	Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2018	2	15,255	4.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Brown trout
2017	2	14,506	2.9 in.	Brown trout, Rainbow trout
2016	2	15,139	3.2 in.	Rainbow trout, Brown trout
2015	2	15,446	4.7 in.	Brown trout, Rainbow trout
2014	4	26,032	4.9 in.	Rainbow trout
2013	6	22,965	5.4 in.	Rainbow trout
2012	3	13,138	3.3 in.	Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout
2011	3	15,914	5.2 in.	Rainbow trout

All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (23)

Hobbs Reservoir: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

Oct. 21, 2025	Rainbow trout	900	12.5 in.
May 14, 2025	Brown trout	5,048	2.8 in.
April 24, 2025	Rainbow trout	899	9.8 in.
Nov. 21, 2024	Lake trout	145	21.4 in.
Nov. 20, 2024	Lake trout	162	21.4 in.
Nov. 13, 2024	Lake trout	176	20.3 in.
Nov. 13, 2024	Lake trout	176	20.3 in.
Oct. 23, 2024	Rainbow trout	901	11.6 in.
June 2, 2024	Brown trout	5,000	2.5 in.
May 1, 2024	Rainbow trout	900	9.5 in.
Nov. 1, 2023	Rainbow trout	901	11.9 in.
Sept. 21, 2023	Largemouth bass	525	2.5 in.
Sept. 21, 2023	Bluegill	4,284	2.8 in.
May 24, 2023	Cutthroat trout	300	17.9 in.
May 24, 2023	Brown trout	5,023	2.1 in.
April 24, 2023	Rainbow trout	900	9.4 in.
Oct. 17, 2022	Rainbow trout	902	11.6 in.
Sept. 22, 2022	Bluegill	461	3.4 in.
Sept. 22, 2022	Largemouth bass	1,083	2.6 in.
May 16, 2022	Brown trout	4,990	2.3 in.
March 28, 2022	Rainbow trout	599	9.5 in.
Oct. 29, 2021	Rainbow trout	700	7.8 in.
Oct. 4, 2021	Rainbow trout	900	10.4 in.

Fishing rules

Hobbs Reservoir, Davis County2026 guidebook, p. 34

Trout limit: 2, each under 15 inches.
All trout over 15 inches must be released right away.
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.

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Hobbs Reservoir questions

When is Hobbs Reservoir stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hobbs Reservoir was stocked in late April to early May (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late May (3 of the last 5 years), late September to early October (3 of the last 5 years) and late October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Oct. 20, 2026.

What fish are in Hobbs Reservoir?

DWR lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and cutthroat trout.

Are there special fishing rules at Hobbs Reservoir?

Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.

Sources

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.