Laketown Reservoir fishing

Laketown Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 4, 2026 with 500 rainbow trout (12.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Rich County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Community Fishing water. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 11,949 fish here, the 5th most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County.

Rich County Community pond

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedSept. 4, 202667 days ago, rainbow trout

Fish stocked in 20261,7493 records

Records since 202113History back to 2007

Size4 surface acresas listed by DWR

Recent stockings at Laketown Reservoir

Sept. 4, 2026500 rainbow trout, 12.1 in. average
July 27, 2026749 rainbow trout, 11.7 in. average
April 28, 2026500 rainbow trout, 11.7 in. average
Aug. 29, 20251,000 rainbow trout, 9.0 in. average
April 29, 20251,000 rainbow trout, 10.0 in. average
Aug. 29, 20241,000 rainbow trout, 12.6 in. average

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

Laketown Reservoir facts

Last stocked: Sept. 4, 2026 (67 days ago): 500 rainbow trout
Stockings in 2026: 3 (1,749 fish): 1,749 rainbow trout
County: Rich County
Size: 4 surface acres
DWR program: Community Fishing water
Stocked since 2021: rainbow trout and cutthroat trout
Average size stocked: 10.7 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 5th most fish of 8 stocked waters in Rich County since 2021
Name in DWR report: LAKETOWN RES
Nearest water: Little Creek Reservoir, 9.6 mi
Rules: Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

Laketown Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months

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

Sept. 4, 2026	Rainbow trout	500	12.1 in.
July 27, 2026	Rainbow trout	749	11.7 in.
April 28, 2026	Rainbow trout	500	11.7 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.

Laketown Reservoir stocking profile

First record in the DWR report: May 22, 2007. Since then DWR has logged 52 stockings here in 20 different years, 36,444 fish in all.
Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 98% (11,749 fish) and cutthroat trout 2% (200 fish).
Busiest months in the record: July (19% of records) and April (19% of records).
Stocked fish averaged 10.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 8.0 to 17.9 in.).
Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 11,949, the 5th most of 8 stocked waters in Rich County and 300th of 1,076 statewide.
Nearest other water with a page: Little Creek Reservoir, 9.6 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 Laketown Reservoir stocked?

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

late Aprilstocked in 4 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

late August to early Septemberstocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly rainbow trout.

2025 stocking: 2 records, first on April 29, last on Aug. 29.

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.

Laketown Reservoir stocking history by year

Laketown 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	3	1,749	11.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2025	2	2,000	9.5 in.	Rainbow trout
2024	2	2,000	12.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2023	1	1,999	11.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2022	2	2,001	9.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2021	3	2,200	9.5 in.	Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2020	2	2,000	8.8 in.	Rainbow trout
2019	5	2,300	11.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2018	2	2,000	8.2 in.	Rainbow trout
2017	5	2,421	10.6 in.	Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2016	3	2,004	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout, Trout (mixed)
2015	4	2,187	11.9 in.	Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2014	3	2,327	11.0 in.	Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout
2013	2	1,998	8.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2012	2	1,565	9.7 in.	Rainbow trout
2011	3	1,530	11.0 in.	Rainbow trout
2010	2	1,001	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2009	2	999	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2008	2	1,058	10.1 in.	Rainbow trout
2007	2	1,105	9.4 in.	Rainbow trout

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

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

Aug. 29, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.0 in.
April 29, 2025	Rainbow trout	1,000	10.0 in.
Aug. 29, 2024	Rainbow trout	1,000	12.6 in.
April 23, 2024	Rainbow trout	1,000	11.4 in.
Nov. 6, 2023	Rainbow trout	1,999	11.7 in.
Sept. 26, 2022	Rainbow trout	1,001	9.8 in.
April 28, 2022	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.7 in.
Sept. 1, 2021	Rainbow trout	1,000	9.4 in.
May 4, 2021	Cutthroat trout	200	17.9 in.
April 30, 2021	Rainbow trout	1,000	8.0 in.

Fishing rules

Community fishing waters (statewide rule for these ponds)2026 guidebook, p. 31

Daily limit: 2 fish; common carp are not counted.
Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
Anglers are asked to release all largemouth bass voluntarily.
Open only while the community park is open to the public.
Spanish Oaks Reservoir and Manila Creek Pond: closed Dec. 1 until 6 a.m. on the last Saturday of February.

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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Laketown Reservoir questions

When is Laketown Reservoir stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Laketown Reservoir was stocked in late April (4 of the last 5 years) and late August to early September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 4, 2026.

What fish are in Laketown Reservoir?

Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.

Are there special fishing rules at Laketown 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.