Newton Reservoir fishing
Newton Reservoir was last stocked on April 29, 2026 with 999 tiger muskie (2.5 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Cache County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 14,965 fish here, the 6th most of 13 stocked waters in Cache County.
Recent stockings at Newton Reservoir
- April 29, 2026999 tiger muskie, 2.5 in. average
- May 13, 20252,000 tiger muskie, 2.9 in. average
- June 27, 20242,000 tiger muskie, 6.3 in. average
- April 17, 20245,000 tiger muskie, 2.1 in. average
- May 10, 20231,966 tiger muskie, 2.3 in. average
- May 25, 20222,000 tiger muskie, 1.4 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Newton Reservoir facts
- Last stocked
- April 29, 2026 (195 days ago): 999 tiger muskie
- Stockings in 2026
- 1 (999 fish): 999 tiger muskie
- County
- Cache County
- Size
- 290 surface acres
- Stocked since 2021
- tiger muskie
- Likely catch (DWR)
- black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch
- Average size stocked
- 2.8 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 6th most fish of 13 stocked waters in Cache County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- NEWTON RES
- Nearest water
- Cutler Reservoir, 5.3 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: for largemouth bass, try casting buzzbaits, stickbaits, topwater lures, spinnerbaits or twister tail grubs along the shore, or along the outer edges of weedbeds and of sunken trees and brush. For bluegill and other sunfish, try a worm beneath a bobber on a No. 6 or No. 8 hook, near submerged brush or water plants. For yellow perch and crappie, work a worm along the outer edge of weedy or brushy areas, dropped to the bottom or hung beneath a bobber; if the water is low, fish the worm along the bottom where it is deeper.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 17, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Newton Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| April 29, 2026 | Tiger muskie | 999 | 2.5 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.
Newton Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 16, 2004. Since then DWR has logged 16 stockings here in 14 different years, 31,071 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: tiger muskie 100% (14,965 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (38% of records) and April (31% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 2.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.4 to 6.3 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 14,965, the 6th most of 13 stocked waters in Cache County and 272nd of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Cutler Reservoir, 5.3 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 Newton Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
Stocking dates moved around from year to year, so no single window repeats in 3 or more of the last 5 years.
2025 stocking: 1 record, first on May 13.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Newton Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 999 | 2.5 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2025 | 1 | 2,000 | 2.9 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2024 | 2 | 7,000 | 3.3 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,966 | 2.3 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2022 | 1 | 2,000 | 1.4 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2021 | 1 | 1,000 | 3.3 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2020 | 1 | 2,736 | 1.2 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2019 | 1 | 6,240 | 1.8 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2017 | 1 | 2,001 | 1.6 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,000 | 2.1 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2012 | 2 | 131 | 1.8 in. | Tiger muskie |
| 2011 | 1 | 3,000 | 4.0 in. | Channel catfish |
| 2006 | 1 | 500 | 1.4 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 498 | 18.3 in. | Tiger muskie |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (6)
| May 13, 2025 | Tiger muskie | 2,000 | 2.9 in. |
| June 27, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 2,000 | 6.3 in. |
| April 17, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 5,000 | 2.1 in. |
| May 10, 2023 | Tiger muskie | 1,966 | 2.3 in. |
| May 25, 2022 | Tiger muskie | 2,000 | 1.4 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Tiger muskie | 1,000 | 3.3 in. |
Fishing rules
- Tiger muskie may not be kept; release every one right away.
- Whole fish may not be used as bait; cut baitfish pieces must be one inch or smaller in every dimension, one piece per hook.
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.
Access and facilities
- Facilities
- Restrooms
- Boating
- Boat ramp
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Newton Reservoir questions
When was Newton Reservoir last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated April 29, 2026: 999 tiger muskie.
What fish are in Newton Reservoir?
DWR lists black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch as likely catches and channel catfish and tiger muskie as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked tiger muskie.
Are there special fishing rules at Newton 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 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.