Hobbs Reservoir fishing
Hobbs Reservoir was last stocked on May 26, 2026 with 5,000 brown trout (2.9 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a reservoir in Davis County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 41,874 fish here, the 5th most of 13 stocked waters in Davis County.
Hobbs Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| May 26, 2026 | Brown trout | 5,000 | 2.9 in. |
| April 14, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 699 | 9.2 in. |
| April 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 17.1 in. |
| Oct. 21, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 12.5 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 Hobbs Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 3 records, first on April 24, last on Oct. 21.
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.
Hobbs Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: Aug. 12, 2011. Since then DWR has logged 56 stockings here in 16 different years, 196,849 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: brown trout 60% (25,061 fish), rainbow trout 23% (9,501 fish), bluegill 11% (4,745 fish), largemouth bass 4% (1,608 fish), lake trout 2% (659 fish) and cutthroat trout 1% (300 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: April (18% of records) and June (18% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 4.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.1 to 21.4 in.). The yearly average was 9.2 in. in 2021 and 5.0 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 41,874, the 5th most of 13 stocked waters in Davis County and 128th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Holmes Creek Reservoir, 2.1 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Hobbs Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5,999 | 4.3 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 3 | 6,847 | 5.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2024 | 7 | 7,460 | 6.1 in. | Lake trout, Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2023 | 6 | 11,933 | 4.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2022 | 5 | 8,035 | 4.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Brown trout |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,600 | 9.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 1 | 1,000 | 11.0 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2019 | 5 | 15,580 | 6.1 in. | Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, Brown trout |
| 2018 | 2 | 15,255 | 4.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2017 | 2 | 14,506 | 2.9 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2016 | 2 | 15,139 | 3.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Brown trout |
| 2015 | 2 | 15,446 | 4.7 in. | Brown trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 26,032 | 4.9 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2013 | 6 | 22,965 | 5.4 in. | Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 13,138 | 3.3 in. | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 3 | 15,914 | 5.2 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (22)
| May 14, 2025 | Brown trout | 5,048 | 2.8 in. |
| April 24, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 899 | 9.8 in. |
| Nov. 21, 2024 | Lake trout | 145 | 21.4 in. |
| Nov. 20, 2024 | Lake trout | 162 | 21.4 in. |
| Nov. 13, 2024 | Lake trout | 176 | 20.3 in. |
| Nov. 13, 2024 | Lake trout | 176 | 20.3 in. |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 901 | 11.6 in. |
| June 2, 2024 | Brown trout | 5,000 | 2.5 in. |
| May 1, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 9.5 in. |
| Nov. 1, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 901 | 11.9 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2023 | Largemouth bass | 525 | 2.5 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2023 | Bluegill | 4,284 | 2.8 in. |
| May 24, 2023 | Cutthroat trout | 300 | 17.9 in. |
| May 24, 2023 | Brown trout | 5,023 | 2.1 in. |
| April 24, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 9.4 in. |
| Oct. 17, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 902 | 11.6 in. |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | Bluegill | 461 | 3.4 in. |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | Largemouth bass | 1,083 | 2.6 in. |
| May 16, 2022 | Brown trout | 4,990 | 2.3 in. |
| March 28, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 599 | 9.5 in. |
| Oct. 29, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 700 | 7.8 in. |
| Oct. 4, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 900 | 10.4 in. |
Fishing rules
- Trout limit: 2, each under 15 inches.
- All trout over 15 inches must be released right away.
- Artificial flies and lures only.
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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Hobbs Reservoir questions
When is Hobbs Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Hobbs Reservoir was stocked in late April to early May (3 of the last 5 years), mid to late May (3 of the last 5 years), late September to early October (3 of the last 5 years) and late October (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated May 26, 2026.
What fish are in Hobbs Reservoir?
DWR lists brown trout and rainbow trout as likely catches and cutthroat trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and cutthroat trout.
Are there special fishing rules at Hobbs 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.