Johnson Reservoir fishing
Johnson Reservoir was last stocked on May 20, 2024 with 1,010 tiger muskie (4.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 700-acre reservoir in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 9,228 fish here, the 18th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Johnson Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated May 20, 2024.
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 Johnson Reservoir stocked?
Stocked in 2 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.
Johnson Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 8, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 22 stockings here in 14 different years, 38,876 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger muskie 100% (9,228 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (27% of records) and June (27% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.1 to 4.1 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 9,228, the 18th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 332nd of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Ranger Lake, 1.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Johnson Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 4,513 | 3.5 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2021 | 2 | 4,715 | 1.8 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2020 | 2 | 900 | 1.2 in. | Tiger muskie, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 7,915 | 3.6 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2017 | 1 | 3,480 | 1.5 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2016 | 1 | 3,504 | 1.6 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,000 | 2.1 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 1,000 | 3.6 in. | Largemouth bass |
| 2011 | 1 | 320 | 5.5 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2006 | 1 | 1,998 | 4.2 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2005 | 1 | 1,998 | 2.0 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2004 | 1 | 5,379 | 8.3 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2003 | 1 | 1,980 | 4.2 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2002 | 1 | 174 | 4.0 in. | Tiger muskie |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (6)
| May 20, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 1,010 | 4.0 in. |
| May 13, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 1,169 | 3.7 in. |
| May 13, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 1,166 | 3.1 in. |
| May 13, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 1,168 | 3.2 in. |
| July 13, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 1,215 | 4.1 in. |
| April 20, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 3,500 | 1.1 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Johnson 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
- Other activities
- Hiking, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Restrooms, Trails/shoreline paths, Drinking water, Fire rings, Picnic tables
- 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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Johnson Reservoir questions
When was Johnson Reservoir last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 20, 2024: 1,010 tiger muskie.
What fish are in Johnson Reservoir?
DWR lists tiger muskie and yellow perch as likely catches and sucker as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger muskie.
What are the fishing limits at Johnson 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.