Cleveland Reservoir fishing
Cleveland Reservoir was last stocked on May 4, 2026 with 3,013 rainbow trout (9.8 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 185-acre reservoir in Emery County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 19,210 fish here, the 10th most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: crowds thin after Labor Day, and leftover rainbows get more active as the water cools and pressure drops. Expect good to excellent fishing on common baits, lures and flies.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Cleveland Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| May 4, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3,013 | 9.8 in. |
| April 21, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 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 Cleveland Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 4 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on June 9.
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.
Cleveland Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 20, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 71 stockings here in 24 different years, 115,895 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 100% (19,210 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (59% of records) and July (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 10.4 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 9.6 to 11.9 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 19,210, the 10th most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County and 230th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Huntington (Mammoth) Reservoir, 1.8 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Cleveland Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4,012 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 4,004 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 4 | 3,994 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 3 | 4,800 | 10.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 2,400 | 11.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 3 | 4,020 | 10.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 5,000 | 10.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 5,014 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 4,421 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 3 | 5,045 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 5,015 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 2 | 5,018 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 3 | 4,992 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 5,003 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 5,000 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 3 | 5,000 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 5,007 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 5,002 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 4 | 9,075 | 7.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 7 | 10,004 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 2 | 4,004 | 9.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 2 | 4,064 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 4 | 4,000 | 10.5 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 2,001 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (11)
| June 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,002 | 9.6 in. |
| June 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,002 | 9.6 in. |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 998 | 10.6 in. |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 998 | 10.6 in. |
| May 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.4 in. |
| May 30, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 999 | 10.4 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,600 | 10.8 in. |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,600 | 10.8 in. |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,600 | 10.8 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,200 | 11.9 in. |
| Oct. 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 1,200 | 11.9 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Cleveland 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.
Access and facilities
- Facilities
- Fire rings
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
- Accessible
- Restrooms
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Cleveland Reservoir questions
When is Cleveland Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Cleveland Reservoir was stocked in early June (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 4, 2026.
What fish are in Cleveland Reservoir?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout.
What are the fishing limits at Cleveland 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. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. 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.