Holmes Creek Reservoir fishing
Holmes Creek Reservoir was last stocked on April 13, 2026 with 1,501 rainbow trout (9.6 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 35-acre reservoir in Davis County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 32,104 fish here, the 7th most of 13 stocked waters in Davis County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: community pond trout stocking runs early September to mid October with good to great catch rates. Rainbows take nightcrawler under a bobber, dough bait, spinners, spoons, jigs and streamers. Largemouth hit spinnerbaits, tube jigs, grubs and crankbaits; bluegill and sunfish take a worm on a No. 8 or 10 hook near brush or weeds.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Holmes Creek Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| April 13, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,501 | 9.6 in. |
| March 24, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 9.5 in. |
| Sept. 25, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,502 | 8.9 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 Holmes Creek Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on March 5, last on Sept. 25.
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.
Holmes Creek Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 30, 2006. Since then DWR has logged 80 stockings here in 21 different years, 164,233 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (32,104 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (28% of records) and March (22% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.9 to 10.2 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 32,104, the 7th most of 13 stocked waters in Davis County and 164th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Andy Adams Reservoir, 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.
Holmes Creek Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2,500 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 6,004 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 4,499 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 5,102 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 6,998 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 7,001 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 5,207 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 3 | 5,202 | 11.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 7,500 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 7,499 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 7,502 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 3 | 7,500 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 10,500 | 8.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 10,496 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 4 | 10,498 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 7 | 16,527 | 7.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2010 | 3 | 5,501 | 11.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 2 | 5,091 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 4 | 7,597 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 9 | 21,480 | 5.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
| 2006 | 5 | 4,029 | 13.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Channel catfish |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (17)
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 9.7 in. |
| March 25, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,001 | 9.5 in. |
| March 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 9.4 in. |
| May 17, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.8 in. |
| March 12, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,999 | 9.5 in. |
| Feb. 27, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.2 in. |
| Feb. 27, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 10.2 in. |
| Oct. 16, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,501 | 9.5 in. |
| May 23, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,501 | 9.4 in. |
| April 25, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,100 | 9.4 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,500 | 9.2 in. |
| May 10, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,499 | 9.5 in. |
| April 4, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 10.0 in. |
| March 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,499 | 9.5 in. |
| Sept. 1, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,499 | 9.4 in. |
| April 6, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,251 | 9.6 in. |
| March 22, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,251 | 9.6 in. |
Fishing rules
- Largemouth bass limit: 6, no more than 1 over 12 inches.
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.
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Holmes Creek Reservoir questions
When is Holmes Creek Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Holmes Creek Reservoir was stocked in late March (3 of the last 5 years) and early to mid May (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 13, 2026.
What fish are in Holmes Creek Reservoir?
DWR lists black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass and rainbow trout as likely catches and walleye and white bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Holmes Creek 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 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.