Hamilton Reservoir fishing
Hamilton Reservoir was last stocked on Aug. 11, 2026 with 252 brook trout and 101 tiger trout (3.3 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Sevier County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 2,164 fish here, the 30th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County.
Hamilton Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Brook trout | 252 | 3.2 in. |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Tiger trout | 101 | 3.4 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 Hamilton Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 2 records, first on Aug. 4.
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.
Hamilton Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 23, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 34 stockings here in 25 different years, 7,227 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brook trout 70% (1,524 fish) and tiger trout 30% (640 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (56% of records) and August (41% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.3 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 3.0 to 4.5 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 2,164, the 30th most of 39 stocked waters in Sevier County and 607th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Farnsworth Lake, 0.7 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Hamilton Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 353 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout |
| 2025 | 2 | 358 | 3.5 in. | Tiger trout, Brook trout |
| 2024 | 2 | 358 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout |
| 2023 | 2 | 354 | 3.3 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout |
| 2022 | 2 | 360 | 3.2 in. | Tiger trout, Brook trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 381 | 3.5 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout |
| 2020 | 2 | 357 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 2 | 356 | 3.1 in. | Brook trout, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 362 | 3.6 in. | Tiger trout, Brook trout |
| 2017 | 1 | 259 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2016 | 1 | 272 | 3.1 in. | Brook trout |
| 2015 | 1 | 261 | 2.8 in. | Brook trout |
| 2014 | 1 | 249 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2013 | 1 | 251 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2012 | 1 | 247 | 2.6 in. | Brook trout |
| 2011 | 1 | 253 | 4.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2010 | 1 | 307 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2009 | 1 | 260 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2008 | 1 | 261 | 3.4 in. | Brook trout |
| 2007 | 1 | 267 | 4.7 in. | Brook trout |
| 2006 | 1 | 248 | 3.2 in. | Brook trout |
| 2005 | 1 | 249 | 3.0 in. | Brook trout |
| 2004 | 1 | 105 | 2.5 in. | Brook trout |
| 2003 | 1 | 250 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
| 2002 | 1 | 249 | 2.9 in. | Brook trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (10)
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Tiger trout | 105 | 3.4 in. |
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Brook trout | 253 | 3.6 in. |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | Brook trout | 255 | 3.3 in. |
| Aug. 12, 2024 | Tiger trout | 103 | 3.5 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | Brook trout | 251 | 3.2 in. |
| Aug. 8, 2023 | Tiger trout | 103 | 3.3 in. |
| July 28, 2022 | Tiger trout | 103 | 3.2 in. |
| July 28, 2022 | Brook trout | 257 | 3.2 in. |
| July 27, 2021 | Brook trout | 256 | 3.0 in. |
| July 20, 2021 | Tiger trout | 125 | 4.5 in. |
Fishing rules
The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists no water-specific rules for Hamilton 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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Hamilton Reservoir questions
When is Hamilton Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hamilton Reservoir was stocked in late July to early August (4 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Aug. 11, 2026.
What fish are in Hamilton Reservoir?
Since 2021 DWR has stocked brook trout and tiger trout.
What are the fishing limits at Hamilton 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.