East Fork Sevier River (Garfield County) fishing

East Fork Sevier River was last stocked on May 6, 2026 with 8,098 brown trout (3.3 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a river or stream in Garfield County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 110,589 fish here, the 3rd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County.

Garfield County

Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026.

Last stockedMay 6, 2026188 days ago, brown trout

Fish stocked in 20268,0982 records

Records since 202124History back to 2002

Stocked species2brown trout and cutthroat trout

Recent stockings at East Fork Sevier River

May 6, 20268,098 brown trout, 3.3 in. average
Sept. 18, 202510,200 cutthroat trout, 2.1 in. average
Sept. 4, 202512,006 cutthroat trout, 1.9 in. average
April 23, 20258,000 brown trout, 2.9 in. average
Sept. 18, 20248,059 cutthroat trout, 1.6 in. average
May 1, 20248,300 brown trout, 3.2 in. average

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

East Fork Sevier River facts

Last stocked: May 6, 2026 (188 days ago): 8,098 brown trout
Stockings in 2026: 2 (8,098 fish): 8,098 brown trout
County: Garfield County
Stocked since 2021: brown trout and cutthroat trout
Average size stocked: 2.6 in. (2021 to 2026)
County rank: 3rd most fish of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County since 2021
Name in DWR report: SEVIER R, E FK
Nearest water: East Fork Sevier River (Black Canyon), 0.4 mi
Rules: Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook

East Fork Sevier River stocking report, last 12 months

East Fork Sevier River: DWR stocking records since Nov. 10, 2025, newest first.

May 6, 2026	Brown trout	5,052	3.3 in.
May 6, 2026	Brown trout	3,046	3.3 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.

East Fork Sevier River stocking profile

First record in the DWR report: May 14, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 107 stockings here in 25 different years, 502,106 fish in all.
Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: cutthroat trout 55% (60,685 fish) and brown trout 45% (49,904 fish).
Busiest months in the record: September (37% of records) and June (22% of records).
Stocked fish averaged 2.6 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.6 to 4.2 in.). The yearly average was 3.1 in. in 2021 and 2.2 in. in 2025.
Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 110,589, the 3rd most of 65 stocked waters in Garfield County and 58th of 1,076 statewide.
Nearest other water with a page: East Fork Sevier River (Black Canyon), 0.4 mi away.
Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River (Black Canyon) in Garfield County, 0.4 mi away.
Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River (Kingston Canyon) in Piute County, 11 mi away.
Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River in Piute County, 13.7 mi away. DWR lists them as separate waters (DWR water ids VIAA510-05 and VIAA510-02).
Other water with this name: East Fork Sevier River (Upper) in Kane County, 42.6 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 East Fork Sevier River stocked?

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

early to mid Maystocked in 3 of the last 5 years, mostly brown trout.

mid Septemberstocked in 4 of the last 5 years, mostly cutthroat trout.

2025 stocking: 6 records, first on April 23, last on Sept. 18.

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.

East Fork Sevier River stocking history by year

East Fork Sevier River: 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	2	8,098	3.3 in.	Brown trout
2025	6	30,206	2.2 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2024	4	16,359	2.4 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2023	4	18,328	2.3 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2022	4	18,450	2.9 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2021	4	19,148	3.1 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2020	5	30,150	2.5 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2019	5	25,904	2.8 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout
2018	5	24,167	2.8 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2017	4	19,582	2.6 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2016	4	18,221	3.1 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2015	4	18,569	2.9 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2014	4	18,389	2.9 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2013	4	18,514	3.1 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2012	4	19,271	2.7 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2011	4	18,162	2.9 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2010	4	29,347	2.8 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2009	5	27,457	3.0 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2008	4	15,500	3.0 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2007	4	16,168	2.7 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2006	2	5,025	5.2 in.	Brown trout
2005	4	19,963	3.5 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2004	4	14,090	3.8 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout
2003	8	27,907	4.1 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout
2002	5	25,131	2.5 in.	Cutthroat trout, Brown trout

All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (22)

East Fork Sevier River: DWR stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025.

Sept. 18, 2025	Cutthroat trout	5,100	2.1 in.
Sept. 18, 2025	Cutthroat trout	5,100	2.1 in.
Sept. 4, 2025	Cutthroat trout	6,003	1.9 in.
Sept. 4, 2025	Cutthroat trout	6,003	1.9 in.
April 23, 2025	Brown trout	3,000	2.8 in.
April 23, 2025	Brown trout	5,000	3.0 in.
Sept. 18, 2024	Cutthroat trout	4,029	1.6 in.
Sept. 18, 2024	Cutthroat trout	4,030	1.6 in.
May 1, 2024	Brown trout	5,146	3.2 in.
May 1, 2024	Brown trout	3,154	3.2 in.
Sept. 14, 2023	Cutthroat trout	5,076	2.0 in.
Sept. 14, 2023	Cutthroat trout	5,076	2.0 in.
April 17, 2023	Brown trout	5,110	2.6 in.
April 17, 2023	Brown trout	3,066	2.6 in.
Sept. 13, 2022	Cutthroat trout	5,085	2.0 in.
Sept. 13, 2022	Cutthroat trout	5,085	2.0 in.
May 19, 2022	Brown trout	3,271	4.0 in.
May 19, 2022	Brown trout	5,009	4.0 in.
Sept. 3, 2021	Cutthroat trout	5,049	2.1 in.
Sept. 3, 2021	Cutthroat trout	5,049	2.1 in.
May 11, 2021	Brown trout	3,620	4.2 in.
May 11, 2021	Brown trout	5,430	4.2 in.

Fishing rules

East Fork Sevier River, Garfield and Piute counties2026 guidebook, p. 32

Sections: (a) Feeder canal from the diversion near Antimony down the channel to Otter Creek Reservoir; (b) BLM boundary (about four miles south of Antimony) upstream to the Deer Creek confluence.

(a) Feeder canal: closed Jan. 1 until 6 a.m. on the second Saturday of July.
(b) BLM boundary to Deer Creek: artificial flies and lures only.

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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East Fork Sevier River questions

When is East Fork Sevier River stocked?

DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show East Fork Sevier River was stocked in early to mid May (3 of the last 5 years) and mid September (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 6, 2026.

What fish are in East Fork Sevier River?

Since 2021 DWR has stocked brown trout and cutthroat trout.

Are there special fishing rules at East Fork Sevier River?

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. 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.