Gunlock Reservoir fishing
Gunlock Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 19, 2018 with 4,001 black crappie (2.6 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.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: all species fish better as water cools and boat traffic fades. Bass get more active in daylight late September into October, bluegill school at 20 to 40 feet near cove mouths and points, and crappie suspend over deep water mid-reservoir. Check Utah State Parks for boat ramp hours.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Aug. 25, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Gunlock Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
No stocking recorded in the last 12 months. The most recent record is dated Sept. 19, 2018.
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 Gunlock Reservoir stocked?
Stocked in 0 of the last 5 years (2021 to 2025). We show a pattern only when a water was stocked in at least 3 of the last 5 years, so this page shows the stocking history only.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. How we read stocking patterns.
Gunlock Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: March 14, 2009. Since then DWR has logged 14 stockings here in 4 different years, 31,687 fish in all.
- Busiest months in the record: April (29% of records) and May (21% of records).
- Nearest other water with a page: Upper Sand Cove Reservoir, 5.2 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Gunlock Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 8,001 | 2.8 in. | Black crappie |
| 2017 | 1 | 201 | 9.4 in. | Black crappie |
| 2016 | 7 | 23,085 | 3.1 in. | Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Black crappie |
| 2009 | 3 | 400 | 10.1 in. | Largemouth bass, Bluegill |
Fishing rules
- Black crappie limit: 100.
- Smallmouth bass: no limit, and none may be released; every smallmouth caught must be killed right away.
- Largemouth bass limit: 6, any size.
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
- Other activities
- Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife watching
- Facilities
- Fire rings, Picnic tables, Restrooms
- Boating
- Boat ramp, Hand launch
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Gunlock Reservoir questions
When was Gunlock Reservoir last stocked?
The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 19, 2018: 4,001 black crappie.
What fish are in Gunlock Reservoir?
DWR lists black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass as likely catches and black bullhead and green sunfish as possible.
Are there special fishing rules at Gunlock 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.