Tidwell Reservoir fishing
Tidwell Reservoir was last stocked on Aug. 4, 2026 with 76 brook trout (3.1 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 2,348 fish here, the 29th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Tidwell Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 4, 2026 | Brook trout | 76 | 3.1 in. |
| May 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 312 | 3.7 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 Tidwell Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on July 1, 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.
Tidwell Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: June 2, 2003. Since then DWR has logged 31 stockings here in 19 different years, 5,590 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 76% (1,795 fish) and brook trout 24% (553 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (42% of records) and July (32% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.5 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.5 to 4.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 2,348, the 29th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 597th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Blind Lake (Thousand Lake Mountain), 3.3 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Tidwell Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 388 | 3.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 454 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 412 | 3.7 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 412 | 4.4 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 403 | 3.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 279 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 292 | 3.1 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 289 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 313 | 4.5 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 258 | 3.1 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 212 | 4.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 319 | 3.5 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 310 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 210 | 3.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 209 | 3.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 218 | 4.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 208 | 3.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 204 | 5.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 200 | 5.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| July 29, 2025 | Brook trout | 110 | 3.6 in. |
| July 1, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 344 | 2.8 in. |
| July 22, 2024 | Brook trout | 109 | 2.8 in. |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 303 | 4.0 in. |
| July 25, 2023 | Brook trout | 103 | 2.9 in. |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 309 | 4.9 in. |
| July 26, 2022 | Brook trout | 101 | 3.2 in. |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 302 | 3.7 in. |
| Aug. 3, 2021 | Brook trout | 54 | 3.0 in. |
| June 28, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 225 | 2.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Tidwell 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.
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Tidwell Reservoir questions
When is Tidwell Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Tidwell Reservoir was stocked in early June (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 Aug. 4, 2026.
What fish are in Tidwell Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout and rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Tidwell 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. 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.