Little Reservoir fishing
Little Reservoir was last stocked on April 15, 2026 with 2,015 rainbow trout (9.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Beaver County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 26,955 fish here, the 4th most of 17 stocked waters in Beaver County.
Little Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| April 15, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,015 | 9.8 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 Little Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 7 records, first on April 17, last on July 29.
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.
Little Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 22, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 153 stockings here in 25 different years, 178,606 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 64% (17,125 fish), tiger trout 32% (8,511 fish) and brown trout 5% (1,319 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (33% of records) and July (27% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.6 to 20.9 in.). The yearly average was 8.9 in. in 2021 and 9.4 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 26,955, the 4th most of 17 stocked waters in Beaver County and 195th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Beaver River, Upper, 0.4 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Little Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2,015 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 7 | 5,301 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2024 | 8 | 5,284 | 8.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2023 | 8 | 5,281 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2022 | 7 | 5,531 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2021 | 6 | 3,543 | 8.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2020 | 7 | 8,263 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2019 | 8 | 7,334 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2018 | 9 | 9,167 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout, Brown trout |
| 2017 | 7 | 7,947 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 8,042 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 8,256 | 10.5 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 6 | 8,226 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2013 | 6 | 8,197 | 9.2 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 6 | 8,200 | 10.1 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 6 | 8,264 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2010 | 6 | 9,527 | 9.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 7 | 9,568 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2008 | 5 | 8,946 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 8 | 9,520 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2006 | 5 | 5,474 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 5 | 5,970 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2004 | 4 | 6,998 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 6 | 8,563 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2002 | 4 | 5,189 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (36)
| July 29, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 588 | 10.1 in. |
| July 7, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 795 | 9.7 in. |
| July 2, 2025 | Tiger trout | 480 | 9.5 in. |
| June 11, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 725 | 9.4 in. |
| June 10, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1,555 | 10.2 in. |
| May 14, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 8.8 in. |
| April 17, 2025 | Brown trout | 258 | 2.7 in. |
| July 29, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 909 | 9.0 in. |
| July 8, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 561 | 8.5 in. |
| June 26, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 506 | 8.5 in. |
| June 14, 2024 | Tiger trout | 857 | 8.7 in. |
| June 14, 2024 | Tiger trout | 1,150 | 8.7 in. |
| June 11, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 525 | 7.8 in. |
| May 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 503 | 7.7 in. |
| April 18, 2024 | Brown trout | 273 | 2.6 in. |
| Aug. 9, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 516 | 10.9 in. |
| July 27, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.7 in. |
| June 28, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 10.3 in. |
| June 21, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 502 | 10.3 in. |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 504 | 9.9 in. |
| May 30, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 500 | 9.5 in. |
| May 24, 2023 | Tiger trout | 2,000 | 8.7 in. |
| May 23, 2023 | Brown trout | 256 | 3.5 in. |
| July 21, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 997 | 10.4 in. |
| July 14, 2022 | Tiger trout | 2,209 | 9.0 in. |
| July 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 506 | 10.4 in. |
| June 23, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 501 | 10.2 in. |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 508 | 10.0 in. |
| May 26, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 552 | 20.9 in. |
| April 18, 2022 | Brown trout | 258 | 3.0 in. |
| June 29, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 584 | 10.3 in. |
| June 23, 2021 | Tiger trout | 260 | 2.7 in. |
| June 17, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 920 | 10.3 in. |
| June 3, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 505 | 9.9 in. |
| May 26, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | 9.5 in. |
| April 27, 2021 | Brown trout | 274 | 3.9 in. |
Fishing rules
- No fishing from a boat that has a motor.
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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Little Reservoir questions
When is Little Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Little Reservoir was stocked in mid April (3 of the last 5 years), late May to early June (5 of the last 5 years), mid to late June (5 of the last 5 years), early July (3 of the last 5 years) and late July (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 15, 2026.
What fish are in Little Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, tiger trout and brown trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Little 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. 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.