Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) fishing
Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) was last stocked on June 29, 2026 with 806 rainbow trout (10.7 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Tooele County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 21,197 fish here, the 4th most of 8 stocked waters in Tooele County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: community pond trout stocking usually resumes in late September once water quality improves and continues into late November, with good to great fishing. Trout stay deep in September, then feed at all depths as it cools. Spinners, spoons, minnow lures, marabou or tube jigs, dry-dropper rigs, nymphs, woolly buggers, nightcrawlers and dough bait all work.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 16, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) stocking report, last 12 months
| June 29, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 806 | 10.7 in. |
| June 17, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 700 | 11.5 in. |
| May 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 702 | 10.3 in. |
| April 28, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 10.1 in. |
| Nov. 6, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 3,024 | 3.5 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 Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 5 records, first on May 13, last on Nov. 6.
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.
Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: April 25, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 137 stockings here in 25 different years, 92,846 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: rainbow trout 86% (18,173 fish) and cutthroat trout 14% (3,024 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: May (39% of records) and June (29% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 9.2 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.5 to 11.5 in.). The yearly average was 9.9 in. in 2021 and 6.7 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 21,197, the 4th most of 8 stocked waters in Tooele County and 219th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Ophir Creek, 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.
Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3,008 | 10.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 5 | 6,029 | 6.7 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 3 | 3,002 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 3,003 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2022 | 4 | 3,002 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 4 | 3,153 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 5 | 3,506 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 3,498 | 9.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2018 | 5 | 3,524 | 10.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2017 | 7 | 3,658 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 7 | 4,504 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 6 | 3,502 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 5 | 3,520 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 3,518 | 8.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 7 | 5,114 | 10.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Trout (mixed) |
| 2011 | 8 | 3,542 | 10.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 8 | 4,004 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2009 | 5 | 4,502 | 10.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2008 | 7 | 4,017 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 7 | 4,023 | 9.6 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2006 | 3 | 2,606 | 9.7 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 6 | 3,106 | 10.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 6 | 3,999 | 9.8 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2003 | 7 | 3,501 | 9.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 7 | 4,005 | 9.1 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (17)
| June 30, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 10.3 in. |
| June 19, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 702 | 10.0 in. |
| May 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 701 | 9.8 in. |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 802 | 9.7 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 10.2 in. |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 701 | 9.8 in. |
| May 3, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 801 | 9.8 in. |
| July 3, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,501 | 10.4 in. |
| June 2, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 1,502 | 9.9 in. |
| July 6, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 800 | 9.4 in. |
| June 22, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 700 | 10.4 in. |
| May 17, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 701 | 10.1 in. |
| May 5, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 801 | 10.2 in. |
| June 29, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 802 | 10.4 in. |
| June 22, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 702 | 10.1 in. |
| May 26, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 846 | 9.7 in. |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 803 | 9.4 in. |
Fishing rules
Sections: Located at Deseret Chemical Depot, a U.S. Army facility.
- Open for fishing in daylight only, from the first Saturday of May through Oct. 31; the gate is locked from dusk to dawn.
- An on-post fishing permit is required, available at the Outdoor Recreation Shop (Building 1011) or the TEAD Physical Fitness Center (Building 1002).
- Fishing from shore only.
- Facility closed Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 to April 30.
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.
Email me when Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) is stocked
Email me when Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) shows up in the DWR stocking report. Alerts start once we switch on email; your choices are saved now.
"Was stocked" alerts come from new rows in the DWR stocking report. "Often stocked around now" heads-ups come from past stocking records only. DWR does not publish stocking schedules, so a heads-up is never a promise. We store your email only for these alerts; ask us to delete it at [email protected]. Privacy.
Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) questions
When is Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir) was stocked in early May (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late May (4 of the last 5 years) and late June to early July (5 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated June 29, 2026.
What fish are in Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow Reservoir)?
DWR lists rainbow trout as likely catches. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Deseret Reservoir (Rainbow 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 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.