Hyrum Reservoir fishing
Hyrum Reservoir was last stocked on May 12, 2026 with 2,100 brown trout (3.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Cache County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 161,027 fish here, the most of 13 stocked waters in Cache County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: trout move shallow as it cools while largemouth and bluegill go deeper. Rainbows take dough bait or worms from shore, or trolled gear to 40 feet. Bass hit spinnerbaits, tubes, grubs and crankbaits. Bluegill take a worm on a No. 8 or 10 hook near brush; perch school at 6 to 30 feet.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Hyrum Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| May 12, 2026 | Brown trout | 2,100 | 3.4 in. |
| April 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 350 | 15.3 in. |
| March 18, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 648 | 8.1 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 5,580 | 9.9 in. |
| Oct. 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,349 | 11.1 in. |
| Oct. 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,018 | 10.7 in. |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 10.7 in. |
| Oct. 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,999 | 10.7 in. |
| Sept. 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,550 | 10.2 in. |
| Sept. 26, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,550 | 10.2 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 Hyrum Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 9 records, first on March 10, last on Oct. 22.
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.
Hyrum Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 31, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 410 stockings here in 25 different years, 1,743,067 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 76% (122,293 fish), wiper 23% (36,634 fish) and brown trout 1% (2,100 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: September (25% of records) and November (20% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 6.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 0.3 to 15.3 in.). The yearly average was 6.6 in. in 2021 and 8.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 161,027, the most of 13 stocked waters in Cache County and 34th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Wellsville Reservoir, 3.8 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Hyrum Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 8,678 | 8.4 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 9 | 31,480 | 8.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Wiper |
| 2024 | 9 | 54,405 | 4.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Wiper |
| 2023 | 11 | 41,750 | 5.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 9,202 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 3 | 15,512 | 6.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 31,488 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 13 | 107,708 | 6.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2018 | 18 | 105,271 | 7.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2017 | 15 | 86,671 | 7.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2016 | 16 | 88,834 | 7.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2015 | 8 | 163,139 | 6.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2014 | 31 | 98,842 | 8.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2013 | 38 | 77,595 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Tiger trout, Trout (mixed) |
| 2012 | 35 | 186,332 | 6.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2011 | 25 | 114,557 | 7.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 28 | 103,251 | 6.6 in. | Cutthroat trout, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 23 | 70,019 | 8.2 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout, Trout (mixed) |
| 2008 | 8 | 45,133 | 5.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2007 | 14 | 48,680 | 6.4 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 16 | 85,708 | 5.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2005 | 26 | 59,142 | 7.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 16 | 59,338 | 6.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 16 | 22,511 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 21 | 27,821 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (28)
| July 31, 2025 | Wiper | 3,734 | 2.0 in. |
| April 25, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 5,700 | 3.2 in. |
| March 10, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 5,580 | 10.3 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,707 | 10.5 in. |
| Nov. 5, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 10.6 in. |
| Nov. 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 3,332 | 10.6 in. |
| Nov. 4, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,666 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 7,200 | 10.4 in. |
| June 12, 2024 | Wiper | 17,500 | 0.3 in. |
| June 12, 2024 | Wiper | 15,400 | 0.3 in. |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 600 | 11.3 in. |
| April 17, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 11.6 in. |
| Nov. 15, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,936 | 10.1 in. |
| Nov. 13, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 819 | 10.6 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,984 | 10.5 in. |
| Nov. 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 12,474 | 1.6 in. |
| Oct. 27, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,734 | 11.9 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,734 | 11.9 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,734 | 11.9 in. |
| May 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 737 | 11.2 in. |
| May 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,399 | 11.3 in. |
| May 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,264 | 11.2 in. |
| April 26, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 13,935 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 5,202 | 11.4 in. |
| April 18, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 9.3 in. |
| Oct. 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 10.8 in. |
| June 7, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 8,512 | 4.3 in. |
| May 25, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 4,000 | 8.6 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Hyrum 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
- Facilities
- Drinking water, Covered picnic area, Restrooms, Fire rings, Fish cleaning station, Gray water disposal, Showers
- Other activities
- Swimming, Waterskiing
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Pump-out
- Camping
- Camp host, Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Docks
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Hyrum Reservoir questions
When is Hyrum Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hyrum Reservoir was stocked in mid to late April (4 of the last 5 years), early to mid 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 May 12, 2026.
What fish are in Hyrum Reservoir?
DWR lists brown trout, rainbow trout and yellow perch as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, wiper and brown trout.
What are the fishing limits at Hyrum 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.