Quail Creek Reservoir fishing
Quail Creek Reservoir was last stocked on Oct. 26, 2026 with 29,118 rainbow trout (7.4 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Washington County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 191,955 fish here, the 2nd most of 17 stocked waters in Washington County.
Recent stockings at Quail Creek Reservoir
- Oct. 26, 202629,118 rainbow trout, 7.4 in. average
- Feb. 19, 20265,050 rainbow trout, 5.0 in. average
- Feb. 9, 202635,880 rainbow trout, 4.5 in. average
- Nov. 5, 20259,308 rainbow trout, 12.1 in. average
- Oct. 21, 20256,825 rainbow trout, 10.3 in. average
- Oct. 20, 202513,545 rainbow trout, 10.3 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Quail Creek Reservoir facts
- Last stocked
- Oct. 26, 2026 (15 days ago): 29,118 rainbow trout
- Stockings in 2026
- 6 (70,048 fish): 70,048 rainbow trout
- County
- Washington County
- DWR program
- Blue Ribbon Fishery
- Stocked since 2021
- rainbow trout
- Likely catch (DWR)
- bluegill, largemouth bass and rainbow trout
- Average size stocked
- 8.8 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 2nd most fish of 17 stocked waters in Washington County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- QUAIL CR RES
- Nearest water
- Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond), 0.9 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Quail Creek Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,438 | 9.9 in. |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 21,930 | 6.6 in. |
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 5,750 | 9.9 in. |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 5,050 | 5.0 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 17,940 | 4.5 in. |
| Feb. 9, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 17,940 | 4.5 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.
Quail Creek Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Jan. 29, 2003. Since then DWR has logged 175 stockings here in 24 different years, 776,405 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (191,955 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: November (53% of records) and October (16% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 8.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 4.5 to 12.1 in.). The yearly average was 10.2 in. in 2021 and 10.9 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 191,955, the 2nd most of 17 stocked waters in Washington County and 30th of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Stratton Pond (Grandpa's Pond), 0.9 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
When is Quail Creek Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on Oct. 20, last on Nov. 5.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Quail Creek Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 70,048 | 5.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 29,678 | 10.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 22,193 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 4 | 20,057 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 3 | 20,016 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 29,963 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 8 | 39,980 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 29,295 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 3 | 31,615 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 30,107 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 35,124 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 37,840 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 25,014 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 25,028 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 2 | 25,707 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 2 | 27,900 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 35,347 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 5 | 39,891 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 6 | 16,530 | 11.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 21 | 37,315 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 19 | 29,064 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 18 | 21,693 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 26 | 38,726 | 8.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 21 | 58,274 | 7.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (16)
| Nov. 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,680 | 12.1 in. |
| Nov. 5, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 4,628 | 12.1 in. |
| Oct. 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 6,825 | 10.3 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 13,545 | 10.3 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 8,030 | 10.7 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 11,183 | 10.2 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,980 | 10.7 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,505 | 11.1 in. |
| Nov. 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 3,009 | 11.1 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,463 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 30, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 14,080 | 10.6 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 14,496 | 10.2 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 3,565 | 10.3 in. |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,955 | 10.3 in. |
| Nov. 4, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 14,805 | 10.2 in. |
| Nov. 3, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 15,158 | 10.2 in. |
Fishing rules
- Smallmouth bass: no limit, and none may be released; every smallmouth caught must be killed right away.
- Largemouth bass limit: 6, any size.
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
- Other activities
- Mountain biking, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Covered picnic area, Drinking water, Fire rings, Fish cleaning station, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Showers
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Camping
- Camp host, Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Fishing piers, Limited wheelchair access, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Docks
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Quail Creek Reservoir questions
When is Quail Creek Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Quail Creek Reservoir was stocked in late October to early November (5 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Oct. 26, 2026.
What fish are in Quail Creek Reservoir?
DWR lists bluegill, largemouth bass and rainbow trout as likely catches and black bullhead, black crappie, green sunfish and smallmouth bass as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Quail Creek 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.